Two-Day Itinerary for Haridwar in May 2023

  1. Day 1: Har Ki Pauri
    10 minutes (2.1 km) from Haridwar Junction Railway Station

    Har Ki Pauri is a famous ghat located on the banks of the Ganges River. It is believed that a dip in the holy water of the Ganges at Har Ki Pauri can wash away one's sins. The ghat is the site of the Kumbh Mela, a Hindu festival that is celebrated every 12 years and is attended by millions of people from all over the world. Spend a few hours here enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and watching the nightly Ganga Aarti ceremony.

  2. Day 1: Chandi Devi Temple
    20 minutes (4.5 km) from Har Ki Pauri

    Chandi Devi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Chandi, a form of the Hindu goddess Durga. The temple is situated atop the Neel Parvat on the eastern summit of the Sivalik Hills. To reach the temple, one needs to take a cable car ride from the base of the hill. From the top, you can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and the Ganges River. The trek to the temple is not very difficult and takes around an hour.

  3. Day 2: Mansa Devi Temple
    15 minutes (3.8 km) from Har Ki Pauri

    Mansa Devi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi, another form of the Hindu goddess Durga. The temple is situated on the Bilwa Parvat on the Sivalik Hills. To reach the temple, one can either take a cable car ride or trek up the hill. The temple is famous for its Siddhpeeth, which is believed to grant the wishes of devotees.

  4. Day 2: Daksheswara Mahadev Temple
    20 minutes (4.7 km) from Mansa Devi Temple

    Daksheswara Mahadev Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is located on the banks of the Ganges River and is believed to be the site of the Daksha Yagna, a Hindu mythological story. The temple has a beautiful architecture and is a must-visit for anyone interested in Hindu mythology and history.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Har Ki Pauri (2 hours, free)
  • Chandi Devi Temple (2 hours, cable car ride: INR 360)
  • Mansa Devi Temple (2 hours, cable car ride: INR 180)
  • Daksheswara Mahadev Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 540
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