4-Day Haridwar Itinerary

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1

Har Ki Pauri

Haridwar's iconic Ganga ghat, Har Ki Pauri is the city's spiritual heart and the most celebrated setting for the daily evening Ganga Aarti.

Open 24 hours; Ganga Aarti roughly 6:00-7:00 PM (summer) / 5:00-6:00 PM (winter) — timing shifts with sunset Free View on map

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Maya Devi Temple

One of Haridwar's most important ancient Shakti shrines, Maya Devi Temple is closely tied to the city's old name Mayapuri and its identity as a sacred pilgrimage centre.

Approx. 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Free View on map

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Mansa Devi Temple

A major Shakti shrine atop Bilwa Parvat, Mansa Devi Temple combines wish-fulfilling devotion, hill views and one of Haridwar's popular ropeway experiences.

Generally 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM (extended hours Friday-Saturday at some points in the year); ropeway roughly 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Temple entry free; ropeway approx. ₹150-250 one-way per adult (combo tickets with Chandi Devi available, pricing varies by season and promotion — confirm current rates before publishing) View on map

4

Chandi Devi Temple

Perched on Neel Parvat, Chandi Devi Temple is a major Haridwar Siddha Peeth known for its hilltop setting, Shakti traditions and scenic ropeway approach.

Darshan roughly 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM; ropeway approx. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Temple entry free; ropeway approx. ₹150-250 one-way per adult (combo tickets with Mansa Devi available — pricing varies, confirm current rates before publishing) View on map

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2

1

Vaishno Devi Temple, Haridwar

A cave-style devotional temple inspired by the Vaishno Devi tradition, offering a compact pilgrimage experience within Haridwar without the Himalayan journey to Katra.

Open through the day, approx. 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Free View on map

2

Sapt Rishi Ashram & Sapt Sarovar

A peaceful ashram and sacred Ganga-side area where tradition says the river divided into seven streams so seven sages could meditate undisturbed.

Open through the day, best visited in daylight hours Free View on map

3

Bharat Mata Mandir

A distinctive multi-storey temple dedicated to Mother India, Bharat Mata Mandir presents saints, freedom figures and India's cultural diversity through themed floors.

Generally open through the day, approx. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Free (small nominal charge, around ₹2, for lift access to upper floors) View on map

4

Daksha Mahadev Temple

A major Shiva temple in Kankhal, Daksha Mahadev is rooted in the Sati-Daksha yajna tradition and is one of Haridwar's most important Shravan pilgrimage sites.

Approx. 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Free View on map

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3

1

Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary (Rajaji National Park)

The Chilla range of Rajaji National Park offers Haridwar's strongest wildlife experience, with elephant habitat, Shivalik forests, river landscapes and rich birdlife.

Safaris typically run in two slots, early morning and late afternoon; closed mid-June to mid-November for monsoon/breeding season (exact dates vary by year) Safari and entry fees vary by vehicle type and visitor category (Indian/foreign) — typically a few hundred rupees for entry plus jeep hire; confirm current rates with the forest department or a local operator before booking View on map

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Patanjali Yogpeeth

A large yoga and Ayurveda institution near Haridwar, Patanjali Yogpeeth represents the city's modern wellness identity through research, treatment and yoga-related activity.

Approx. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (campus hours; specific facility access may vary) Free to walk the grounds; consultations and treatments at the hospital are separately priced View on map

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Daksheswar Mahadev Temple

4

Shantikunj

Headquarters of the All World Gayatri Pariwar, Shantikunj is a large spiritual and educational campus known for Gayatri worship, disciplined ashram life and social-spiritual programmes.

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