📍 Bhupatwala Neighbourhood
🐾 ₹500/day Pet Charge
🛕 Har Ki Pauri Nearby Landmark
Ganga Serenity is a pet-friendly hotel in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, tucked into the Bhupatwala area close to the banks of the Ganga. Reviewers specifically call out the cleanliness and proximity to Har Ki Pauri , one of the holiest ghats in India , making this a practical base for pet parents who want to explore the city without leaving their dog behind at home. The hotel accepts pets with an additional charge of ₹500 per day, and comes with free Wi-Fi, free parking, and air-conditioning as standard.
✓ Verified by the Pet Friendly Places team
Ganga Serenity has been confirmed as a pet-accepting property with an additional charge of ₹500 per day for pets. Always call ahead on 070787 98210 to confirm availability for your dog's size and breed before booking , hotel policies can change seasonally.
The Setting
Bhupatwala is a quieter residential stretch on the outskirts of Haridwar's busy pilgrim belt, sitting behind the well-known Rasoi Dhaba on the lane leading into Satyam Vihar Colony. This positioning gives you easy access to Har Ki Pauri and the Ganga ghats without being right in the middle of the most congested areas of the city. For pet parents, that distinction matters more than it might first appear. Haridwar during peak hours , particularly in the evenings when the Ganga Aarti draws thousands to the main ghat , is a city of dense crowds, ringing bells, and incense smoke. The narrow stone lanes leading directly to Har Ki Pauri can be genuinely overwhelming for dogs that are even mildly sensitive to sound and crowd pressure.
Being a lane or two removed from that zone means your morning walk with your dog has a real chance of being calm rather than chaotic. The lanes around Bhupatwala and the stretch of riverbank near Motichur, which lies further upstream, are considerably quieter , especially before 8 AM, when pilgrims have not yet gathered in full numbers. Early risers travelling with dogs will find this part of Haridwar genuinely walkable. The Ganga herself, this close to the foothills, is fast-moving and cold, and the ghats in this neighbourhood are less manicured than Har Ki Pauri , which means fewer steps to navigate and more flat ground for a dog to stand comfortably.
Google reviewers highlight good location and very satisfying service, and multiple mentions of staff politeness suggest the team here is accommodating , a quality that tends to extend to travelling pet parents in ways that are hard to quantify but easy to feel on arrival. Vegetarian meals are available on-site, which is standard for Haridwar given it is a strictly vegetarian city. The hotel also offers laundry service and a paid breakfast option, useful for longer stays when you are not rushing back to Delhi on Sunday evening.
Pet Policy at Ganga Serenity
The property charges ₹500 per day for each pet accompanying a guest. By the standards of North India hotel pet charges , which can range anywhere from zero to ₹2,000 or more per night at larger properties , this is a relatively accessible figure. It puts Ganga Serenity within reach of travellers who want a comfortable, city-adjacent stay without paying a premium simply for the privilege of bringing their dog along. There is no evidence from current sources of a non-refundable pet deposit on top of this charge, but that is worth confirming directly when you call.
Beyond the per-day charge, the specifics , weight limits, breed restrictions, whether your pet stays in the room with you or in a designated area , have not been confirmed at the time of this listing. This is not unusual for smaller hotels in pilgrimage cities, where pet policies are often handled on a case-by-case basis by the front desk rather than codified on the booking page. Always call the property directly on 070787 98210 before making your reservation to confirm the current pet policy, including whether your specific breed is welcome and what the in-room arrangement looks like. If you are travelling with a large or giant breed dog, be especially specific when you call , staff may be accommodating but only for dogs up to a certain size.
Free parking is available at the property, which is a genuine convenience when travelling with a dog. If you are driving from Delhi NCR or Dehradun, you will almost certainly arrive by car , with a boot containing a crate, a bag of kibble, a water bowl, and at least one item of pet bedding that did not fit neatly into anything. Not having to pay for parking or circle the lanes near the ghats looking for a spot is a small but real relief. The air-conditioned rooms will be appreciated during Haridwar's warm months , the city sits at a low elevation and summers can push into the mid-30s Celsius, which is uncomfortable for thick-coated dogs in particular.
Travelling to Haridwar with a Dog , What to Know
Haridwar is one of the seven sacred cities of Hinduism and one of the four rotating sites of the Kumbh Mela. The city is entirely vegetarian and strictly non-alcoholic , this applies uniformly across hotels, restaurants, and shops. For travellers, that means no meat to supplement your dog's meal from local eateries, so pack your dog's food in full. The city's sacred status also means that the main ghats, particularly Har Ki Pauri, are managed as religious public spaces. Practically speaking, this means dense foot traffic at dawn and dusk, amplified religious music during aarti, and a general sensory intensity that not every dog handles well.
The smarter approach for pet parents is to time your ghat visits for mid-morning , after the early aarti crowd has dispersed but before the afternoon pilgrim rush begins. If you want to experience the evening Ganga Aarti, consider leaving your dog in the room rather than bringing them into that environment. The riverbank stretches near Bhupatwala and upstream toward Motichur offer far quieter alternatives for dog walks, particularly at first light. These stretches have fewer stone steps, less foot traffic, and the sound of the river is consistently calming , for both dogs and their owners.
Haridwar is roughly 200 km from Delhi, making it a realistic weekend destination for pet parents based in the Delhi NCR. The road journey via NH58 typically takes around 4–5 hours depending on traffic , with a sensible stop at Meerut or Muzaffarnagar for a leg stretch and water break for your dog. Dehradun is approximately 55 km further up the road, making Haridwar a natural midpoint for a longer trip into Uttarakhand. Haridwar Railway Station is well-connected and sits less than 3 km from Bhupatwala, though train travel with pets in India requires advance planning including a confirmed guard's van booking and a health certificate from your veterinarian.
What We Haven't Confirmed Yet
The following details were not available at the time of verification and are worth confirming directly with the hotel before you book:
Whether pets are permitted inside the guest rooms or only in common and outdoor areas
Any weight or breed restrictions that apply to the pet policy
Whether the ₹500/day charge applies per pet or per booking
Whether any refundable security deposit is required for pet guests
Availability of outdoor space or a garden area for your dog to use during the stay
The nearest veterinary clinic to the Bhupatwala neighbourhood
