Set on the banks of the holy River Ganges, the Haveli Hari Ganga is a former royal residence with exquisite courtyards, interiors and marble flooring. Built in 1913 the property was the personal residence of Maharaja of Pilibhit and now serves as a hideaway for visitors to Hardiwar, the 'Gateway to the Gods'. Rooms are furnished with period furniture and ornate decorations, many of which boast balconies overlooking the maelstrom of the ghats and to the picturesque hills beyond. The hotel has a very good vegetarian restaurant onsite as well as a rooftop cafe, from which you can take in the ambience of the city while enjoying a cup of chai or coffee.