Haridwar has launched the ‘Ganga Sarathi’ electric golf cart service to provide convenient and environment-friendly transport around Har Ki Pauri, where vehicle movement has been restricted under a designated 0 zone.
Haridwar Municipal Corporation Commissioner Nandan Kumar said the service will charge ₹25 per person. It is intended to help devotees reach the main pilgrarea, where many hotels and dharamshalas serve visitors.
Route and 0-zone area
The 0 zone covers the central area around Har Ki Pauri. It includes Upper Road between Office and Har Ki Pauri, as well as the Bhimgoda area beyond the ghat.
For now, Ganga Sarathi will operate from Office to Har Ki Pauri and continue towards the Bhimgoda barrier. The service is expected to make movement easier for visitors travelling through the busy pilgrarea.
Kumar said the electric carts were introduced with the 2027 Kumbh Mela in mind. The service therefore combines an immediate transport facility for devotees with a longer-term focus on managing visitor movement in Haridwar’s busiest religious zone.
Why the service matters
Har Ki Pauri attracts a large number of devotees, while hotels and dharamshalas are located along the surrounding roads. With the area designated as a 0 zone, visitors need a practical way to cover the distance between nearby access points and the pilgrsite.
The electric golf carts are intended to meet that need while offering an environment-friendly alternative for short-distance travel. The announced fare is ₹25 per person.
Conclusion
Ganga Sarathi now provides ₹25 electric-cart rides between Office, Har Ki Pauri and the Bhimgoda barrier, supporting visitor movement through Haridwar’s 0 zone and contributing to preparations for the 2027 Kumbh Mela.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Ganga Sarathi?
Ganga Sarathi is an electric golf cart service launched in Haridwar for devotees and other visitors travelling around Har Ki Pauri.
Q. What is the fare?
The fare is ₹25 per person.
Q. Which route will the service cover?
For now, the carts will run from Office to Har Ki Pauri and onward to the Bhimgoda barrier.
Q. Which area has been declared a 0 zone?
The area around Har Ki Pauri, including Upper Road from Office to Har Ki Pauri and the Bhimgoda area beyond it, has been declared a 0 zone.
Q. Why was the service introduced?
It was introduced to provide convenient and environment-friendly transport for devotees visiting the area.
Q. Is the service linked to the 2027 Kumbh Mela?
Yes. Haridwar Municipal Corporation Commissioner Nandan Kumar said the service was introduced keeping the 2027 Kumbh Mela in mind.
