10-Day Itinerary for Haridwar

  1. Day 1: Explore Har Ki Pauri
    10 minutes (3.5 km) from Haridwar Junction

    Visit Haridwar's most famous ghat, take a holy dip, and enjoy the evening Ganga Aarti.

  2. Day 2: Explore Chandi Devi Temple
    15 minutes (4 km) from Har Ki Pauri

    Take the cable car or trek to the hilltop temple for stunning views and pious vibes.

  3. Day 3: Relax at Patanjali Yogpeeth
    45 minutes (15 km) from Chandi Devi Temple

    Indulge in yoga, meditation, and Ayurvedic treatments at Baba Ramdev's wellness center.

  4. Day 4: Visit Bharat Mata Mandir
    30 minutes (12 km) from Patanjali Yogpeeth

    Offer prayers to the Mother India statue and witness the unique architecture of the temple.

  5. Day 5: Explore Mansa Devi Temple
    20 minutes (7 km) from Bharat Mata Mandir

    Take the cable car or trek to this revered temple dedicated to the wish-fulfilling goddess.

  6. Day 6: Visit Piran Kaliyar Sharif
    30 minutes (20 km) from Mansa Devi Temple

    Pay your respects at the Sufi shrine of the saint Hazrat Alauddin Sabir Kaliyari and savour the Qawwali music.

  7. Day 7: Explore Rajaji National Park
    1 hour 15 minutes (52 km) from Piran Kaliyar Sharif

    Spot the diverse flora and fauna, including tigers, elephants, and leopards, on a jeep or elephant safari.

  8. Day 8: Take a dip in Kempty Falls
    2 hours (91 km) from Rajaji National Park

    Enjoy the scenic beauty and cool water of the cascading falls amidst the lush greenery.

  9. Day 9: Explore Rishikesh
    45 minutes (20 km) from Kempty Falls

    Visit the famous Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula bridges, and indulge in adventure activities like rafting and bungee jumping.

  10. Day 10: Experience the Beatles Ashram
    15 minutes (6 km) from Rishikesh

    Walk through the abandoned ashram where the Beatles meditated and composed songs, and witness the graffiti art.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Har Ki Pauri (2 hours, free)
  • Chandi Devi Temple (3 hours, 360 INR)
  • Patanjali Yogpeeth (4 hours, 1000 INR)
  • Bharat Mata Mandir (2 hours, free)
  • Mansa Devi Temple (3 hours, 200 INR)
  • Piran Kaliyar Sharif (2 hours, free)
  • Rajaji National Park (6 hours, 500 INR)
  • Kempty Falls (4 hours, 200 INR)
  • Rishikesh (6 hours, free)
  • Beatles Ashram (2 hours, 150 INR)
  • Total Estimated Costs (32 hours, 2410 INR)

Useful Tips:

Add a day trip to the Neer Garh Waterfall and explore the local markets in Haridwar. If you have more time, visit the Daksheswara Mahadev Temple and the Maya Devi Temple. If you have less time, skip Rajaji National Park or Rishikesh and spend more time in Haridwar.

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