Family-Friendly Day Trip in Haridwar: Temples & Ganga Aarti

Day 1: Temple Hopping & Evening Rituals

Haridwar, India

12:00AM

Arrival in Haridwar

Arrive in Haridwar under the starry sky, ready for a new adventure.
Check into a local budget hotel for a few hours of rest.
Varies; approx. INR1000 for budget accommodation., 6 hours

6:00AM

Breakfast at Hoshiyar Puri

Start your day with a delightful breakfast of traditional North Indian dishes like parathas and chai at Hoshiyar Puri.
A quick 15-minute walk from your hotel to the restaurant.
INR400, 1 hour

7:00AM

Visit Mansa Devi Temple

Take the cable car or hike to Mansa Devi Temple for breathtaking views over the Ganges and the lush green landscape.
A 15-minute rickshaw ride from the restaurant to the cable car station, then a short cable car ride to the temple.
INR100 (per person for the cable car), 2 hours

9:00AM

Explore Chandi Devi Temple

Next, visit Chandi Devi Temple, another sacred site offering splendid scenery, accessible by a short hike or cable car ride.
A short 15-minute hike or cable car ride from Mansa Devi; the temple is on the opposite hill.
INR100 (per person for the cable car), 1.5 hours

10:30AM

Visit Bharat Mata Mandir

Make your way to Bharat Mata Mandir, a unique temple dedicated to Mother India featuring impressive frescoes and a peaceful ambiance.
A rickshaw ride from Chandi Devi Temple takes about 20 minutes.
Free, 1 hour

11:30AM

Lunch at Chotiwala Restaurant

Enjoy a delicious vegetarian lunch at Chotiwala, famous for its wide array of local Indian dishes that your family will love.
A 10-minute rickshaw ride from Bharat Mata Mandir.
INR500, 1 hour

12:30PM

Relax and Explore Local Markets

Stroll through nearby local markets, gathering a sense of local life and perhaps purchasing some handicrafts and souvenirs.
The markets are just a short 5-minute walk from the restaurant.
Free unless purchasing items, 1 hour

1:30PM

Leisure Break at the Ganges River

Take some time to relax by the riverbanks, allowing the kids to play while you admire the scenic beauty of the Ganges.
A 5-minute walk from the market will get you to the river.
Free, 1 hour

2:30PM

Prepare for Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri

Make your way to Har Ki Pauri to secure a good spot for the evening Ganga Aarti, an event that fills the atmosphere with spiritual energy.
A short 15-minute walk from the riverbank.
Free, 1 hour

5:00PM

Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri

Witness the enchanting Ganga Aarti, where the flames dance in unison to the chants, illuminating the river and filling the air with devotion.
Just wait at your chosen spot along the ghat; the ceremony begins around sunset.
Free, 1 hour

6:00PM

Dinner at Anjali Restaurant

Finish your day with a delightful dinner at Anjali Restaurant, offering a variety of vegetarian options in a family-friendly setting.
It's a quick 5-minute walk from Har Ki Pauri.
INR600, 1 hour

7:00PM

Evening stroll by the Ganges

Wrap up your day with a peaceful evening stroll by the Ganges, reflecting on the beautiful moments spent in Haridwar.
Just step back into the riverbank area near Har Ki Pauri.
Free, 1 hour
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