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Family-Friendly 3-Day Itinerary for Haridwar in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Har Ki Pauri
    5 minutes (0.5 miles) from Haridwar Railway Station

    In the morning, head to Har Ki Pauri, one of the most famous ghats in Haridwar. Here you can witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti. In the afternoon, take a dip in the holy Ganges and visit the nearby Chandi Devi temple. In the evening, you can explore the local markets and indulge in some delicious street food.

  2. Day 2: Rajaji National Park
    1 hour 30 minutes (35 miles) from Har Ki Pauri

    Spend the morning at Rajaji National Park, a wildlife sanctuary that is home to tigers, elephants, leopards, and many other animals. Go on a safari and explore the beauty of the park. In the afternoon, visit the Patanjali Yogpeeth for some Ayurvedic treatments and yoga classes. In the evening, return to Haridwar and enjoy the evening aarti at Mansa Devi Temple.

  3. Day 3: Maya Devi Temple and Daksheswara Mahadev Temple
    15 minutes (3.5 miles) from Rajaji National Park

    Start your day by visiting the Maya Devi Temple, one of the most important temples in Haridwar. In the afternoon, head to the Daksheswara Mahadev Temple, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the evening, enjoy a cable car ride to the hilltop temple of Mansa Devi and take in the stunning views of the city from the top.

Recommendations

Other local attractions worth considering are the Shantikunj Ashram, Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar, and the Swami Vivekananda Park. If you have time, consider taking a day trip to Rishikesh to experience the adventure sports and the famous Beatles Ashram. To maximize your fun, try to plan your itinerary based on the opening and closing times of the places you want to visit and book in advance to avoid the queues.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Har Ki Pauri (2 hours, free)
  • Chandi Devi Temple (2 hours, Rs. 200)
  • Rajaji National Park (4-5 hours, Rs. 500-1000)
  • Patanjali Yogpeeth (3 hours, Rs. 1000)
  • Mansa Devi Temple (2 hours, cable car - Rs. 100, temple - free)
  • Maya Devi Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Daksheswara Mahadev Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 1800-2500

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