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Things to do in Haridwar
10 sights, walks and activities, 7 of them free.
- Things to do
- 10
- Free
- 7
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Feb–Mar
- Ideal stay
- 1 nights
Things to do in Haridwar
Mansa Devi + Chandi Devi ropeway combo
₹350–₹450 per person3 hours
A hilltop temple to the goddess Mansa Devi on the Bilwa Parvat, with views over Haridwar and the Ganga.
Representative photo · Photo by miheer tewari on Pexels
Rajaji Tiger Reserve jeep safari, Chilla zone
₹700–₹900 per person3 hours
Representative photo · Photo by Abhinav Goswami on Pexels
Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri
Free1–2 hours
The evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri, with large brass lamps, chanting and leaf boats of diyas on the river.
Photo: Ramesh Lalwani · CC BY 2.0
Daksheswar Mahadev, Kankhal
Free1 hour
An old Shiva temple in Kankhal on the site of King Daksha's sacrifice from the Sati legend.
Photo: World8115 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Shantikunj (Gayatri Pariwar)
Free1–2 hours
The large campus of the Gayatri Pariwar movement, with an eternal flame, meditation halls and gardens.
Photo: Skasturee · CC BY-SA 3.0
Good to know
- The aarti starts at sunset — about 17:30 in winter and 19:00 in summer.
- Around Dussehra–Diwali the Upper Ganga Canal is usually closed for maintenance for about three weeks, so Har Ki Pauri runs almost dry.
- Permits: None.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Haridwar?
Mansa Devi + Chandi Devi ropeway combo; Rajaji Tiger Reserve jeep safari, Chilla zone; Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri; Early-morning walk on the ghats; Maya Devi Temple; Daksheswar Mahadev, Kankhal.
What can you do for free in Haridwar?
Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri; Early-morning walk on the ghats; Maya Devi Temple; Daksheswar Mahadev, Kankhal; Bharat Mata Mandir; Shantikunj (Gayatri Pariwar).
What is the best time to visit Haridwar?
Oct–Dec, Feb–Mar. Avoid May–Aug.
How many days do you need in Haridwar?
1 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.