Spiritual Exploration in Haridwar

Day 1: Spiritual Journey

Haridwar, India

7:00AM

Breakfast at a Local Cafe

Start your day with a traditional Indian breakfast at a local cafe, savouring dishes like Aloo Paratha or Poha.
Walk or take a short rickshaw ride to the Har Ki Pauri Ghat.
£5, 1 hour

8:30AM

Har Ki Pauri Ghat

Experience the serene ambiance of this sacred ghat on the banks of the Ganges River, where devotees take holy dips and offer prayers.
Take a leisurely walk to Mansa Devi Temple.
Free, 2 hours

11:00AM

Mansa Devi Temple

Visit this hilltop temple dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi, offering panoramic views of Haridwar and the Ganges River.
Take a taxi or rickshaw to Chandi Devi Temple.
£3, 1.5 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Relish a traditional North Indian thali or a refreshing lassi for lunch at a nearby local restaurant.
Walk or take a short ride to Chandi Devi Temple.
£8, 1 hour

2:30PM

Chandi Devi Temple

Explore this revered temple perched atop the Neel Parvat on the eastern summit of the Sivalik Hills.
Head towards Har Ki Pauri Ghat for the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony.
£2, 2 hours

5:30PM

Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri

Witness the mesmerising Ganga Aarti ceremony at dusk, where lamps are lit and prayers are offered to the river Ganges.
Conclude your day by heading back to your accommodation or exploring the local markets.
Free, 1 hour
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