Haridwar district, Uttarakhand, India

Places to visit near Laksar

Laksar is a town in Haridwar district, Uttarakhand, India, home to about 19,270 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 24 temples, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Crystal World (21 km), Swarn Jayanti Udyan (26 km) and Shree Daksheshwar Mahadev - Daksh Prajapati Temple (26 km).

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Laksar at a glance

Location
Haridwar district, Uttarakhand, India
Population
about 19,270
Coordinates
29.7587° N, 78.0415° E
Places within 50 km
103 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Haridwar, 30 km
Railway station
Laksar Jn (LRJ), 3 km
Airport
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED), 62 km

Top places to visit near Laksar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Laksar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Laksar

61 temples within 100 km of Laksar. The closest is Ancient Mahadev Temple, Khanpur (17 km); the best-known is Shree Daksheshwar Mahadev - Daksh Prajapati Temple (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Laksar

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Laksar. The closest is Patanjali Herbal Garden (21 km); the best-known is Rajaji Tiger Reserve (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Laksar

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Laksar. The closest is Haridwar Hills by ETH (21 km); the best-known is Har ki Pauri (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Laksar

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Laksar. The closest is Kapassa (30 km); the best-known is Shiv Murti (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Laksar

17 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Laksar. The closest is Jama Masjid (3 km); the best-known is Piran Kaliyar Road Dargah Sabir Pak (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Laksar

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Laksar. The closest is Waterfall of Kotsarai (24 km); the best-known is Patna Waterfall (63 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Laksar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Laksar
  2. 26 km Swarn Jayanti Udyan · garden, Haridwar
  3. 7 km Shree Daksheshwar Mahadev - Daksh Prajapati Temple · temple, Haridwar
  4. 5 km Shri Bilvkeshwar Mahadev Mandir Niranjani Akhada · temple, Haridwar
  5. 1 km Haridwar Ghat · ghat, Haridwar
  6. 3 km Shri Maa Chandi Devi Temple · temple, Haridwar
  7. 30 km Back to Laksar

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How to reach Laksar

  • By train: Laksar Jn (LRJ) — about 3 km from the centre
  • By air: Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED), Dehradun (Jauligrant) — about 62 km by road
  • By air: Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), Chandigarh — about 197 km by road
  • By road from Haridwar: about 30 km · directions
  • By road from Rishikesh: about 53 km · directions
  • By road from Dehradun: about 78 km · directions

All places near Laksar by distance

Within 15 km of Laksar

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Laksar by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2461Ancient Mahadev Temple, Khanpur (17 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1632Patanjali Herbal Garden (21 km)
Other attractions1120Crystal World (21 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints418Haridwar Hills by ETH (21 km)
Forts & heritage418Kapassa (30 km)
Mosques & dargahs1617Jama Masjid (3 km)
Waterfalls117Waterfall of Kotsarai (24 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs311Bhimgoda Barrage (32 km)
Museums510India's Celebrity Museum (21 km)
Jain sites610Shri 1008 Adinath Digambar Jain Mandir (24 km)
Parks79Officers Park (19 km)
Buddhist sites07Buddha Park (58 km)
Churches47Church (24 km)
Caves03Shree Mouni Baba Cave (58 km)
Treks02Trekup India (77 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves12Bairagi Camp River Front (29 km)
Ashrams11Pilot Baba Ashram (24 km)

Laksar: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Laksar?

Crystal World (attraction, about 21 km), Kaliyar Sharif Sabir Piya (attraction, about 26 km), Shree Daksheshwar Mahadev - Daksh Prajapati Temple (temple, about 26 km), Swarn Jayanti Udyan (garden, about 26 km), Shri Maa Chandi Devi Temple (temple, about 30 km), Haridwar Ghat (ghat, about 30 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Laksar?

103 places on Spotwander: 24 temples, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 other attractions, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest temple to Laksar?

Ancient Mahadev Temple, Khanpur, about 17 km by road; Jai Maa Santoshi Temple (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Laksar?

Patanjali Herbal Garden, about 21 km by road; An Khosla Lawn (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Laksar?

Haridwar Hills by ETH, about 21 km by road; Satnam Sakshi Ghat (27 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Laksar?

Start in Laksar, visit Swarn Jayanti Udyan, then Shree Daksheshwar Mahadev - Daksh Prajapati Temple, then Shri Bilvkeshwar Mahadev Mandir Niranjani Akhada, then Haridwar Ghat, then Shri Maa Chandi Devi Temple, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Laksar?

November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Laksar?

By train: Laksar Jn (LRJ), about 3 km away. By air: Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED), about 62 km by road. By road: 30 km from Haridwar.

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