Being situated next to the foothills of the Himalayas, Haridwar offers all those who visit the opportunity to combine the religious with secular activity. There are ample opportunities for taking off in any direction for activities such as trekking, wildlife or ecological tours, rafting, bird watching or fishing. Being the gateway to Garhwal, the ‘Devbhoomi’, Haridwar becomes the ideal vantage point for making a choice not only of which of the other pilgrimages to visit but also what else to do.

It is within easy reach of famous tourist resorts like Mussoorie and Dhanolti, and holy town like Rishikesh, for which places day trips can be arranged. In every aspect, Hardwar stands out in the quality and range of facilities available in the neighbouring region.

Le Grand Hotel offers the perfect base for all those looking forward to a too peaceful and enjoyable holiday in serene surroundings.

Places around Haridwar....

Dehradun
Dehradun has  grown into an attractive tourist destination   appreciated as much for its beautiful  setting  as  for  its  mild  climate and leisure   opportunities.  Dehradun,one  of   the most  important   towns   of  the  state of Uttaranchal   and   serves   as  the   gateway  to Mussoorie. Surrounded by lush green   forests and hills,Dehra Dun  has  always  been a favourite with  the  tourists. DehraDun  is located at an altitude  of  2200  feet  above  sealevel.It is endowed with a pleasent, moderate climate & is well connected with other important places.

Rishikesh
Rishikesh is situated amidst a calm environment, impressive water front, dense forest & hills. Virtually a town of saints, sages and scholars, Rishikesh is a large  religious  centre  located on  the right bank of river Ganga. First  is  the area around the  spot  where  the  famous Lakshman Jhula bridge  spans  the  river, then comes  Muni-ki-Reti  ('Sands of the Sages') where the wise spent  time  in devotion, meditation and Yoga.

Mussoorie offers for sale wooden objects, Garhwal textiles, woollens and richly embroidered Garhwali dresses. The main shopping areas are the Mall, Kulri Bazar and Landour  Bazar.

Chardham Yatra
Char Dham is referred to the four Hindu religious sites in Uttarakhand state of India. These are Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath. Nestled in the lap of majestic Himalayas, these four sites are the epicenter of religious activity in north India. Traditionally, the Chardham yatra is undertaken from the west to the east. Thus, the yatra starts from Yamunotri, then proceeding to Gangotri and finally to Kedarnath and Badrinath.

Piran Kalier 
On the outskirts of Roorkee is the Dargah of Hazrat Makhdum Allauddin Ali Ahmed 'Sabir'. It is a must for any visitor to visit this place. The place is known as Piran Kalier and is located 23 kms South of Haridwar. This Dargah is famed for its mystical powers and is visited in large numbers both by Hindus and Muslims. In fact this place is an living example of Hindu-Muslim unity. During the Rabeeull month of Islamic calender, an Urs is celebrated from the first day of sighting the moon to the sixteenth day. 

Rajaji National Park / Chila Wildlife Sanctuary
The Rajaji National Park, spread over an area of 240 sq km, houses the Chila wildlife Sanctuary and is situated at a distance of 10 km from Haridwar. Situated on the banks of River Ganges, the sanctuary is a haven for a large number of animals. This biodiversity park boasts of nearly 23 mammals and about 315 fauna species. The river in the park houses large number of fishes and fauna in the water. At Chila you can have the pleasure of spotting leopard, tigers, jungle cat, herd of elephants, wild boar, stags, spotted deer, sloth bear, langur, monkeys, woodpecker, king cobra etc. During the monsoons the park remains closed and otherwise it is open after sunrise and closed after dusk.

At Chilla is located in the Rajaji National park a popular destination for nature and adventure lovers. The pristine scenic beauty and rich biodiversity of the park has been attracting wildlife lovers from India and abroad The park has 23 species of mammals and about 315 avifauna species.

Corbett national park
This is one of the best wild life sanctuaries, commemorating the celebrated hunter Jim Corbett. It spreads over 526 sq km. of forested area. The wildlife here of consists of (618m) Tigers, Panthers, Wild bear, Sloth bear, Elephant, Deer, Python and Crocodiles among others. An astonishing number (585) of bird species has been spotted in the park, wildlife viewing can be done from watch towers, photography and angling permitted.