Haridwar is the land of ghats and Vishnu Ghat is among the most serene and tranquil ghats of the city. Situated quite close to Hari ki Pauri, this ghat is comparatively less crowded and is visited mostly by Vaishnavites for the Vishnu Ghat is named after Lord Vishnu. Being one of the cleanest ghats in Haridwar, people often come to this ghat to take a dip in the holy River Ganga and absolve their sins.

Vishnu Ghat is also visited by people who sit on the banks of River Ganga and just soak in the tranquil atmosphere. The street hawkers selling some local snacks and water nearby along with little trinkets make it an outing of sorts for the tourists. Since Vishnu Ghat is just 1.7 km from Har ki Pauri, the two ghats can also be visited together.