Start your day early at Har Ki Pauri Ghat, the most famous ghat of Haridwar. Take a holy dip in the Ganges, and witness the Ganga Aarti ceremony with a spectacular view of glowing diyas and chants.
Located near Chandi Devi temple, this iconic restaurant serves delicious breakfast dishes like chole bhature, puri sabzi and aloo paratha with lassi. This 94-year-old restaurant is one of the oldest in Haridwar and worth visiting for the historical feel and the authentic North Indian cuisine.
After breakfast, head to Mansa Devi Temple, located atop the Bilwa Parvat on the Shivalik hills. Take a rope Way or hike up the stairs to experience the breathtaking views of the city and adobe of the goddess Mansa Devi, a form of Shakti.
Next, visit Patanjali Yogpeeth, the world's largest Yoga institute, founded by Baba Ramdev in 2006. Take a tour of this sprawling institute and explore the Ayurveda and Naturopathy treatments, the herbal garden, and the Goshala, and learn about the benefits of Yoga and spirituality.
Stop by for lunch at Hoshiyar Puri, a popular eatery serving delicious and affordable vegetarian North Indian food. Try the thali and lassi, which is a speciality of the place.
Explore the vibrant Bara Bazaar, one of the oldest markets in Haridwar, located in the heart of the city. Shop for traditional handicrafts, jewellery, puja items and souvenirs. This is also a good place to sample some local street food, like jalebis and kachoris.
Visit Maya Devi Temple, a 11th-century temple dedicated to goddess Maya, one of the Shakti peeths. The temple architecture is influenced by North and South Indian style, and the place is historically significant as Mayadevi is regarded as one of the three main Goddesses of Haridwar.
End your day with a visit to Shantikunj Ashram, a spiritual, educational centre for social and political reform founded in the 1970s. Take a walk around the Ashram and witness the grandeur of Vedic tradition through the various exhibitions and parks filled with sculptures of ancient epics.
If you have more time, you can visit other places in Haridwar like Kankhal, Daksheswar temple, and Bhimgoda Kund. But if you have less time, you can skip Bara Bazaar and Shantikunj Ashram to cover more places. Remember to carry comfortable shoes, sunblock, and a water bottle as it can get hot during the day.