Gau Ghat in Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Gau Ghat is a holy Ghat located in Haridwar of Uttarakhand state. This ghat is situated on the banks of the holy river Ganga. It is said that mostly those people come to this ghat, who has sinned to kill cows. To get rid of this sin, they come in this ghat and the holy Ganga takes a dip in the river. Through the stairs built on the Ghats, the river Ganga can be reached. Safety barriers have also been put to up in this ghat to avoid the flow of the Ganges. A dip is to set in the Ganges by catching the barrier made of these iron. There are also many shops nearby the ghat, where the items related to worship are easily found. It is said that after Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi's death their ashes were immersed in this ghat. Gau Ghat is one of the major Ghats of Haridwar.
How To Reach Gau Ghat
By Air
The nearest airport to Haridwar is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, which is about 38 km from Haridwar.
By Rail
The nearest railway station of Haridwar is Haridwar, which comes under to the Northern Railway Zone of Indian Railways.
By Road
Gau Ghat is located about 2 km away from Haridwar bus stand.
Best Time To Visit
The journey of Gau Ghat can be done throughout the year, but the best time to visit here is between the months of October to March. Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable. During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to cold in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of rains.
