4-day Haridwar itinerary

Planning a 4-day trip to Haridwar? This itinerary covers some of the city's most popular attractions without trying to squeeze everything into one trip. You'll explore Har Ki Pauri, Maya Devi Temple, Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple and Vaishno Devi Temple, Haridwar, and more. The plan works well for first-time visitors and can be adjusted based on your interests and travel pace.

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Har Ki Pauri

Haridwar's holiest ghat, where the Ganga is believed to leave the mountains and enter the plains — site of the city's famous 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

An ancient Shakti Peeth temple in the heart of the city, considered Haridwar's presiding deity temple and one of its oldest shrines.

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

A hilltop Shakti temple reached by ropeway or a steep trek, offering panoramic views over Haridwar and the Ganga.

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
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Chandi Devi Temple

A Shakti Peeth temple on Neel Parvat across the Ganga, reached by ropeway, and part of Haridwar's three-temple pilgrimage circuit.

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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Vaishno Devi Temple, Haridwar

A scaled replica of the famous Jammu shrine, built with tunnels and cave-like passages leading to the sanctum, near Sapt Rishi Ashram.

Open through the day, approx. 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Free View on map
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Sapt Rishi Ashram & Sapt Sarovar

A peaceful stretch where the Ganga splits into seven channels, named for the seven sages said to have meditated here.

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

An eight-storey temple dedicated to Mother India rather than a single deity, with each floor honouring a different theme in Indian history and culture.

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
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Daksha Mahadev Temple

An ancient Shiva temple in Kankhal linked to the mythological self-immolation of the goddess Sati, one of the oldest religious sites in Haridwar.

Approx. 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Free View on map
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Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary (Rajaji National Park)

The main safari zone of Rajaji Tiger Reserve near Haridwar, with elephants, leopards and rich birdlife across dense Sal forest along the Ganga.

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, Ayurveda and wellness campus founded by Swami Ramdev, with a research centre, Ayurvedic hospital and college open to visitors.

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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Trip overview

Duration4 days / 3 nights
DestinationHaridwar, Uttarakhand
Best time to visitOctober to March is the most comfortable window, with daytime temperatures around 18–23°C and cooler, foggier mornings — ideal for temple visits and the Ganga…

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