Spiritual Journey in Haridwar

Day 1: Spiritual Exploration

Haridwar, India

5:30 AM

Morning Aarti at Har Ki Pauri

Start your day with the mesmerizing morning Aarti ceremony at Har Ki Pauri, a spiritual experience that will fill your soul with peace and devotion.
Har Ki Pauri is a short walk from most hotels in Haridwar or can be easily reached by a local taxi or auto-rickshaw. It takes about 10 minutes to walk or 5 minutes by vehicle.
Free, 1 hour

7:30 AM

Visit Mansa Devi Temple

Head to the Mansa Devi Temple, perched on top of Bilwa Parvat, for breathtaking views of the city and a chance to seek blessings from the goddess of wishes.
Mansa Devi Temple can be reached by a cable car ride from the base of the hill. The cable car ride takes about 15 minutes.
Entrance Fee: INR 200, 2 hours

10:00 AM

Explore Chandi Devi Temple

Next, visit the Chandi Devi Temple, another significant spiritual site in Haridwar located atop Neel Parvat, offering panoramic views of the surroundings.
To reach Chandi Devi Temple, you can take a cable car ride from the base of the hill, similar to Mansa Devi Temple. The ride takes about 20 minutes.
Entrance Fee: INR 200, 2 hours

1:00 PM

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Enjoy a traditional North Indian meal at a local restaurant in Haridwar, savoring the flavors of the region.
There are several local restaurants near the temples where you can relish authentic Indian cuisine.
Cost varies, 1 hour

3:00 PM

Relax and Rest

Take some time to rest and relax at your accommodation or by the banks of the Ganges, soaking in the peaceful ambiance of Haridwar.
Return to your hotel or find a serene spot along the riverbank to unwind.
Free, 1-2 hours

6:00 PM

Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri

Conclude your day with the enchanting Ganga Aarti ceremony at Har Ki Pauri, where priests perform rituals with fire, lamps, and chants, creating a magical atmosphere by the river.
Har Ki Pauri is walking distance from most parts of the city. It takes about 10 minutes to walk to the ghat.
Free, 1 hour
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