Haridwar

Har Ki Pauri and Ganga Aarti
The primary pilgrimage ghat of Haridwar, where the Ganges is believed to carry a footprint of Vishnu at the Brahmakund — the most sacred bathing pool at the ghat. The morning and evening Ganga Aarti takes place daily at ghat.

Timing: Open 24 hours. Morning Aarti — at sunrise. Evening Aarti — In summer 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM and in winter 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Mansa Devi Temple
A Shakti Peetha on Bilwa Parvat, one of the five Panch Tirthas of the city. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi and is known for the practice of tying a red thread (mannat) on the grill outside the sanctum as a vow, and returning to untie it when the wish is fulfilled. Accessible by ropeway or a 3 km uphill trek.

Timing: Open daily, 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee for temple. Ropeway combo ticket (Mansa Devi + Chandi Devi) — ₹439. Shuttle bus between both ropeway bases — ₹95
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Chandi Devi Temple
A Siddh Peetha on Neel Parvat, built in the 8th century by Adi Shankaracharya. Dedicated to Goddess Chandi, it forms part of the Siddh Peeth trio of Haridwar along with Mansa Devi and Maya Devi — visiting all three is the standard pilgrimage circuit. Accessible by ropeway or by a 3 km uphill trek.

Timing: Open daily, 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee for temple. Ropeway ticket shared with Mansa Devi (ABOVE)
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Maya Devi Temple
One of the oldest temples in Haridwar, a Shakti Peetha where the heart and navel of Goddess Sati fell. The temple gives the city its ancient name Mayapuri. It is more intimate and less crowded than the hill temples. The inner sanctum contains idols of Goddess Maya, Goddess Kali, and Goddess Kamakhya.

Timing: Open daily, 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple
A significant Shaiva temple, one of the Panch Tirthas of Haridwar. The temple stands on the site where, according to Hindu mythology, King Daksha Prajapati conducted a fire ritual to which he did not invite Shiva, leading to Sati's self-immolation — the mythological origin of the Shakti Peethas across the subcontinent.

Timing: Open daily, 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Rajaji National Park (Chilla Range)
A national park and tiger reserve. The Chilla Range, directly adjacent to Haridwar, is the most accessible section and the entry point for Haridwar-based visitors. The park is home to Asian elephants, tigers, leopards, gharial crocodiles in the Ganges, and over 300 species of birds.

Timing: Open 15 Nov – 15 June
Entry Fee: ₹600 and Vehicle – ₹500
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Haridwar is well connected by rail and road. Whether arriving or departing, use the station codes, airport, and bus terminal information below.

Haridwar — Stations, Airport & Bus Stands

Rail Station: Haridwar Junction (HW)
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED) — 39 km from Haridwar
Bus Terminal: Haridwar ISBT

By Train
Search "Haridwar" as your origin (if departing) or destination (if arriving). Haridwar Junction (HW) is the primary station. Choose a train based on journey duration, departure time, and class availability.

By Flight
Search by city name across IndiGo and Air India. Fly into Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED). From the airport, take a bus or hire a taxi to Haridwar.

By Bus
Buses (AC or non-AC) operate from the bus terminal — head to the counter and ask for your destination. Or, use app-based platforms such as redBus to search and book buses on your route. Both state-run (UTC) and private operators are listed — prefer buses with ratings of 4★ or higher.

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