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5-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Haridwar

  1. Day 1: Har Ki Pauri
    10 minutes (3.3 kilometers) from Haridwar Bus Stand

    In the morning, start your day at Har Ki Pauri, one of the most famous ghats in Haridwar, and take a holy dip in the Ganges. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Mansa Devi Temple, accessible by cable car. In the evening, witness the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Har Ki Pauri.

  2. Day 2: Chandi Devi Temple and Daksheswara Mahadev Temple
    20 minutes (8.5 kilometers) from Har Ki Pauri

    In the morning, hike or take the cable car to Chandi Devi Temple, located atop Neel Parvat for panoramic views of the city. In the afternoon, visit Daksheswara Mahadev Temple, Haridwar's oldest temple, and one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu. In the evening, enjoy a stroll on the famous Moti Bazaar street for shopping and street food.

  3. Day 3: Rajaji National Park
    1 hour 10 minutes (24 kilometers) from Haridwar Bus Stand

    In the morning, take a tour of Rajaji National Park, a vast reserve with over 300 bird species, tigers, elephants, and leopards. In the afternoon, enjoy a picnic and trekking at the park. In the evening, return to Haridwar and head to the famous Maya Devi Temple.

  4. Day 4: Pawan Dham and Bhimgoda Kund
    15 minutes (2.5 kilometers) from Har Ki Pauri

    In the morning, visit Pawan Dham, a unique temple complex with intricate glasswork, mirror work, and colorful murals. In the afternoon, trek to Bhimgoda Kund, a natural kund with cool and crystal clear water. In the evening, visit the famous Bharat Mata Mandir, a unique temple dedicated to Mother India.

  5. Day 5: Sapt Rishi Ashram and Parmarth Niketan Ashram
    30 minutes (5.5 kilometers) from Har Ki Pauri

    In the morning, visit Sapt Rishi Ashram, where the Ganges divides into seven channels, and witness the confluence of the Ganges and the Yamuna rivers. In the afternoon, visit Parmarth Niketan Ashram, one of the most popular ashrams in Haridwar, for yoga, meditation, and spiritual talks. In the evening, enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges river.

Recommendations

You can also consider visiting the nearby city of Rishikesh, known as the Yoga Capital of the World. You can also take a day trip to the beautiful hill station of Mussoorie, a two-hour drive from Haridwar. To maximize your fun in Haridwar, we suggest you try the local street food, attend a cooking class, and participate in a cultural event. Finally, we suggest you be respectful of local customs and traditions while exploring these sacred places.

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