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UPCOMING EVENT
Khatu Shyam Lakhi Mela 2026
18 Feb - 04 March • Ringas Padyatra & Darshan Guide
Best time to visit: October, November, December, January, February, March.
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Last updated: 14 July 2025
Day 1: Haridwar - Ghats, Temples & Evening Aarti
Arrival in Haridwar & Hotel Check-in
Arrive at Haridwar Railway Station (HW) or Jolly Grant Airport (DED). Take a taxi/auto to your hotel.
Fare: ₹150-600 (Taxi/Auto to hotel)
Time: 20-45 min
Settle In
Har Ki Pauri
Visit the most sacred ghat in Haridwar. Take a holy dip in the Ganges and soak in the spiritual ambiance.
Travel: Walkable from most central hotels, or short auto-rickshaw ride
Time: 1-2 hours
Entry: Free
Holy Dip
Mansa Devi Temple (Ropeway)
Take a cable car ride up to Mansa Devi Temple, offering stunning views of Haridwar and the Ganges.
Travel: Short auto-rickshaw ride from Har Ki Pauri to ropeway station
Time: 1.5-2 hours
Entry: Ropeway ticket (approx. ₹100-150 round trip)
Hilltop Views
Chandi Devi Temple (Ropeway)
Visit another significant hilltop temple dedicated to Goddess Chandi, accessible by ropeway.
Travel: Short auto-rickshaw ride from Mansa Devi ropeway station
Time: 1.5-2 hours
Entry: Ropeway ticket (approx. ₹100-150 round trip)
Another Sacred Peak
Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri
Witness the spectacular evening Ganga Aarti ceremony at Har Ki Pauri, a truly spiritual and memorable experience.
Travel: Walkable from Chandi Devi ropeway station back to Har Ki Pauri
Time: 1-1.5 hours (Aarti starts around sunset)
Entry: Free
Divine Spectacle
Accommodation: Day 1
Check into your hotel/ashram in Haridwar. Consider areas near Har Ki Pauri for easy access to the ghats and main temples.
- Prices of hotels/guesthouses starting from ₹700-₹1800 per night.
Day 2: Haridwar - Temples & Local Culture
Maya Devi Temple
Visit one of the Shakti Peeths, dedicated to Goddess Maya Devi, the presiding deity of Haridwar.
Travel: Walkable from Har Ki Pauri area
Time: 1-1.5 hours
Entry: Free
Ancient Shrine
Daksh Mahadev Temple
Explore this ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Kankhal, a short distance from the city center.
Travel: Auto-rickshaw (approx. 4-5 km from Maya Devi Temple)
Time: 1-1.5 hours
Entry: Free
Sacred Site
Pawan Dham
Visit Pawan Dham, a modern temple complex known for its exquisite glasswork and beautiful idols.
Travel: Auto-rickshaw (approx. 3-4 km from Daksh Mahadev Temple)
Time: 1-1.5 hours
Entry: Free
Artistic Temple
Shanti Kunj Gayatri Parivar
Explore this spiritual and social organization, known for its yoga, meditation, and social welfare activities.
Travel: Auto-rickshaw (approx. 2-3 km from Pawan Dham)
Time: 1.5-2 hours
Entry: Free
Spiritual Center
Accommodation: Day 2
Overnight stay at your hotel/ashram in Haridwar.
Day 3: Haridwar - Nature, Meditation & Departure
Bharat Mata Mandir
Visit this unique multi-storey temple dedicated to Mother India, showcasing various deities and historical figures.
Travel: Auto-rickshaw (approx. 5-6 km from city center)
Time: 1.5-2 hours
Entry: Free
Patriotic Temple
Saptrishi Ashram & Sapta Sarovar
Visit this ashram believed to be the meditation spot of seven great sages, and the nearby Sapta Sarovar where the Ganges splits into seven streams.
Travel: Auto-rickshaw (approx. 2-3 km from Bharat Mata Mandir)
Time: 1.5-2 hours
Entry: Free
Peaceful Retreat
Local Market & Departure Prep
Spend some time exploring the local markets for souvenirs, religious items, and local sweets. Afterwards, prepare for your departure.
Travel: Walk/Auto from Saptrishi Ashram
Time: 1-2 hours for shopping, then travel time to station/airport
Cost: Varies
Last Minute Souvenirs
Departure from Haridwar
Head to Haridwar Railway Station or Jolly Grant Airport for your onward journey.
Travel: Taxi/Auto to Airport/Railway Station
Time: Flexible (allow sufficient time for travel)
Farewell Holy City
Accommodation: Day 3
Departure from Haridwar or onward travel.
