Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar — the main ghat on the Ganga
monument · 1 min from Haridwar
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Two days in Haridwar — the ghat, Maya Devi, the hill temples and Kankhal
A two-day Haridwar plan: Har Ki Pauri, the Maya Devi and Mansa Devi temples on day one, then Kankhal and the Chandi Devi Temple on day two. Free, copyable plan.
Two days for Haridwar's five main sites. Day one takes Har Ki Pauri, the Maya Devi Temple and the Mansa Devi Temple, and you can return to the ghat for the aarti at sunset. Day two goes to Kankhal and the Daksheswara Mahadev Temple, then the Chandi Devi Temple. The one-day plan keeps to the ghat and the hill temples. See also when to visit and how to reach Haridwar.
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Who this is for
Anyone with a night in Haridwar who wants all the main sites at an easy pace, or who is pairing the city with Rishikesh.
Day by day
Day 1
Har Ki Pauri, Maya Devi and Mansa Devi
The ghat and the old temple in the morning, then the first hill temple, with the aarti to follow.
- 08:30Har Ki PauriThe main ghat on the Ganga, with the Brahmakund; a morning visit, before returning for the aarti at sunset.
- ↓ 3 min by road · 1 km10:30Maya Devi Temple, HaridwarThe old temple of the city's patron goddess, dated to the 11th century and counted among the Siddha pithas.
- ↓ 14 min by road · 7 km13:30Mansa Devi TempleThe hilltop shrine on the Bilwa Parvat, by foot or by ropeway, with the Ganga and the town below.
Day 2
Kankhal and Chandi Devi
The legend of Sati in the morning, then the second hill temple.
- 09:00Daksheswara Mahadev TempleThe Shiva temple at Kankhal tied to the legend of Daksha's sacrifice and Sati.
- ↓ 7 min by road · 5 km11:30Chandi Devi TempleThe temple on the Neel Parvat, by a 3 km walk of steps or by ropeway, with a view down the Ganga.
Getting there
Haridwar is reached from Delhi by car, bus or train, about 217 km by road. The railway station is about 4 minutes from Har Ki Pauri. See the hub guide for the full arrival table.
Where to stay
Stay in Haridwar both nights; the ghat is the centre of the city, and Kankhal is 9 minutes south of it.
Know before you go
- We have no verified opening times or fares for the ropeways or the temples, so ask locally before you queue.
- Wikipedia says alcohol and non-vegetarian food are not permitted in Haridwar, and leather goods are prohibited inside the Chandi Devi Temple.
- Both hill temples can be climbed on foot, but the Chandi Devi path is a 3 km walk of steps, so choose the ropeway if the heat is high.
Places on this route
Daksheswara Mahadev Temple, Kankhal — where the legend of Sati is placed
temple · 9 min from Haridwar
Chandi Devi Temple, Haridwar — the temple on the Neel Parvat
temple · 5 min from Haridwar
Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar — the hilltop shrine and its ropeway
temple · 11 min from Haridwar
Maya Devi Temple, Haridwar — the old shrine of the city's goddess
temple · 3 min from Haridwar
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Questions people ask
Is two days too long for Haridwar?
Not if you want all five main sites at an easy pace. One day covers the ghat and the hill temples, and the second day adds the old Maya Devi Temple and Kankhal. Most visitors stay one night, and many pair Haridwar with Rishikesh, which is 26 minutes north by road on our routing.
What are the Siddha pithas of Haridwar?
Wikipedia names three Siddha pithas in Haridwar, the Mansa Devi, Chandi Devi and Maya Devi temples, which are places of worship where desires are believed to be fulfilled. All three are on this plan, along with the ghat and the Kankhal temple tied to the legend of Sati.
How far is Kankhal from the ghat?
About 9 minutes by road on our routing, with the Daksheswara Mahadev Temple about 5 km from Har Ki Pauri. Wikipedia says Kankhal is about 4 km from Haridwar. We have not measured any walking legs, so ask locally for the way and allow extra time on festival days.