Family-Friendly Day Trip in Haridwar: Temples & Local Flavors

Day 1: Temple Hopping & Local Delights

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 North Indian classics, including puri bhaji and sweet lassi at Hoshiyar Puri.
A quick 15-minute walk from your hotel to the restaurant.
INR400, 1 hour

7:00AM

Visit Mansa Devi Temple

Head to Mansa Devi Temple, where you can take a thrilling cable car ride or hike to enjoy panoramic views of the Ganges and Haridwar.
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

Continue to Chandi Devi Temple, another stunning attraction that can be reached by a cable car offering incredible views.
A short 15-minute hike or cable car ride from Mansa Devi; the temple sits 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 featuring a massive map of India made of marble and adorned with intricate fresco work.
A rickshaw ride from Chandi Devi Temple takes about 20 minutes.
Free, 1 hour

11:30AM

Lunch at Chotiwala Restaurant

Enjoy a vegetarian lunch at Chotiwala, where you can try local dishes like chole bhature and aloo gobi, while the kids will love the paneer tikka.
A 10-minute rickshaw ride from Bharat Mata Mandir.
INR500, 1 hour

12:30PM

Relax and Explore Local Markets

Stroll through nearby local markets, taking in the sights and sounds, while searching for handcrafted items such as brassware and wool products.
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 serene 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 stunning evening Ganga Aarti, a ritual filled with devotion and spirituality.
A short 15-minute walk from the riverbank.
Free, 1 hour

5:00PM

Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri

Witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti, where the flames dance to the rhythms of chanting, creating an unforgettable spiritual atmosphere.
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, where you can enjoy dishes like dal makhani and paneer butter masala 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 shared in Haridwar.
Just step back into the riverbank area near Har Ki Pauri.
Free, 1 hour
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