Family Fun Day in Haridwar

Day 1: Family Fun

Haridwar, India

6:00 AM

Morning Prayers at Har Ki Pauri

Start your day with the serene experience of witnessing the morning prayers at Har Ki Pauri, a sacred ghat on the banks of the Ganges River.
Har Ki Pauri is located in the heart of Haridwar, easily accessible by walking or a short auto-rickshaw ride from most hotels.
Free, 1 hour

8:00 AM

Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri

Experience the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony as the sun rises, where priests perform rituals with fire and chant prayers to the river goddess.
Stay at Har Ki Pauri for the Ganga Aarti ceremony.
Free, 1 hour

10:00 AM

Mansa Devi Temple

Take a scenic cable car ride to the hilltop Mansa Devi Temple, dedicated to the goddess Mansa Devi, and enjoy panoramic views of Haridwar.
From Har Ki Pauri, take a short auto-rickshaw ride to the cable car station for Mansa Devi Temple.
INR 200 per person for cable car ride, 2 hours

1:00 PM

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Recharge with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, savoring traditional North Indian cuisine.
Explore the nearby market areas for various dining options.
INR 500 for a family meal, 1 hour

2:30 PM

Chandi Devi Temple

Visit the Chandi Devi Temple, perched atop the Neel Parvat hill, and seek blessings from the goddess Chandi Devi.
Take an auto-rickshaw from the city center to the Chandi Devi Temple base, then trek or take the cable car to reach the temple.
INR 150 per person for cable car ride, 2 hours

5:00 PM

Explore Local Markets

Stroll through the vibrant markets of Haridwar, filled with souvenirs, spiritual items, and local handicrafts.
The markets are easily accessible on foot from the Chandi Devi Temple area.
Variable based on shopping, 1-2 hours

7:00 PM

Bharat Mata Mandir

End your day with a visit to the Bharat Mata Mandir, a unique temple dedicated to Mother India showcasing a relief map of the country.
Take a short auto-rickshaw ride from the market area to reach the temple.
Free, 1 hour
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