This is not just a city it is that corner of the earth where faith history and divinity breathe together. Every morning the first light of the sun falls on the waves of the Ganga and every evening a lamp is lit against the darkness. Today I am taking you on such a journey where every step holds a new story.
Somewhere it is a place of penance for sages somewhere it is about saints’ talks and somewhere it is about deep devotion of devotees. This is Haridwar where Ganga is not just a river but a mother a life and also a door to salvation. Today we are going towards the same holy city which is called the Gateway to God that means Hari ka Dwar. On an amazing journey of Haridwar.
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Main Aspects For Visiting to Haridwar
In this article we will try to give you complete information about Haridwar travel. Like how can you come to Haridwar what kind of arrangements will be there for staying and eating in Haridwar and at what times the Aarti takes place in Haridwar.
Along with this we will also tell you how you can go to Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi temples through ropeway or you can also go on foot. We will also try to take you to more places in Haridwar. Along with this we will also tell you which time will be best to visit Haridwar and how much cost will come to complete this journey.
Importance of Haridwar
Haridwar is an ancient and holy city located in the state of Uttarakhand which holds a very important place in Hinduism. This city is situated on the banks of river Ganga and is considered as the gateway to God. Haridwar is especially known for Har Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti Kumbh Mela and attainment of salvation. It is believed that taking a dip in the Ganga here washes away all the sins of a person and brings peace to the soul and there are many religious pilgrimage sites here.
Haridwar is considered one of the Sapta Puri which means seven holy cities of Hinduism that grant liberation. People come to Haridwar not only for worship but also for mental peace yoga practice and spiritual awareness
How to Reach Haridwar
If you want to come through flight then you have to reach Delhi or Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport. After that you can come from Delhi to Haridwar by bus.
- you can easily reach Haridwar from Dehradun by booking a shared taxi or through bus. you can start your trip from Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT by bus.
- After reaching Haridwar first we go to Har Ki Pauri Ghat. You can cover this distance on foot or you can also reach Har Ki Pauri Ghat by e rickshaw. The weather of Haridwar is quite good.
- The view is amazing. You can see in front that people are bathing at the Ghat.
Har Ki Pauri and Kumbh Mela
Har Ki Pauri is the most sacred ghat of Haridwar where Ganga Aarti is performed every evening. And here the Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years which is considered the largest religious fair in the world. In front you can see Mansa Devi Temple. This is the path for going to Mansa Devi Temple on foot. This is the ticket counter for ropeway tickets of Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple. You can buy tickets from here.
Ropeway and Ticket Prices
If you come here on any day you can first visit Mansa Devi Ji and then you can get vehicle from here to go to Chandi Devi Temple. The price is included in it so you do not need to worry. If you want to go only to Mansa Devi through ropeway then ticket costs ₹200. If you want combined ticket you can also take it. Best option is to buy tickets from outside as crowd is more inside. Ropeway option is good to save time and cover more places in one day.
Mansa Devi Temple
Mansa Devi Temple is known as the holy abode of Goddess Mansa Devi who is a form of Shakti. Goddess Mansa Devi appeared from the mind of Lord Shiva. She is considered sister of Nag Vasuki the serpent and also said to be daughter of Lord Shiva in human form. This temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas that is why devotees from all over the world come here. If you go on weekdays you can get darshan within half an hour. On weekends or festivals you may find more crowd. Cameras are not allowed inside the temple.
Chandi Devi Temple
After visiting Mansa Devi you can go to Chandi Devi Temple by tempo and then ropeway. The tempo drivers charge ₹50 per person. After ropeway you have to climb a few stairs to reach the temple. At the entrance there are counters for prasad and shoe keeping. Chandi Devi Temple is located on Neel Parvat in Haridwar and is one of the famous religious places. According to legend when demon kings Shumbha and Nishumbha started troubling gods Goddess Chandika Devi appeared here from the power of Goddess Parvati. She killed both demons here and rested for some time so this temple became very famous.
Exploring More Temples
After this you can rented a scooter for ₹300 and petrol cost ₹100 so the trip cost will bd about ₹400. From scooter we went to Bharat Mata Temple which was inaugurated in 1983. The temple has eight floors and you can go by stairs or lift for ₹5. Each floor has something different. Then we went to Vaishno Devi Temple in Haridwar which is built like a cave. Visitors pass through the cave and see different deities. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to visit this temple. After that we visited Swami Vivekananda Park where there is a huge statue of Lord Shiva. From there we went to Pawan Dham Sheesh Mahal which is decorated with mirrors and Kalash Temple.
Evening Ganga Aarti Experience
Then you can be returned to Har Ki Pauri Ghat where the evening Ganga Aarti was about to start. It was a wonderful experience to attend the Aarti. After the Aarti we sat at the ghat for some time which was very peaceful. If you also attend the Aarti stay for some time after it as it feels very good. After that we went for dinner and returned to our hotel.
Morning Aarti and Sunrise
Next day early morning we went to Har Ki Pauri Ghat for morning Aarti. The morning Aarti started at 5:15 AM. After the Aarti I sat at the ghat for some time. Watching the sunrise was a beautiful experience. People were bathing in the river and the calm atmosphere made it special.
Best Time to Visit Haridwar
If you want to know the best time to visit Haridwar you can come any day of the year. But on weekends or festivals you may find more crowd. The best time is between February to April or October to November. The weather remains cool and pleasant.
Trip Cost
If we talk about the cost to complete this Haridwar trip it will be around ₹2000 per person. If you are coming alone then within ₹2000 you can visit temples and cover major places. If you do not take hotel and complete the trip in one day it will cost even less.
Overview Table
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Haridwar Uttarakhand India |
| Famous for | Har Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti Kumbh Mela Mansa Devi Chandi Devi temples |
| Best time to visit | February to April or October to November |
| Travel options | Bus Train Flight via Delhi or Dehradun |
| Ropeway ticket | Around ₹200 per person for Mansa Devi only combined tickets also available |
| Local transport | E rickshaw Auto Tempo Scooter rental ₹300 approx |
| Food cost | Normal thali ₹100 to ₹150 |
| Accommodation | Hotels available cost varies budget friendly options |
| Major temples | Mansa Devi Chandi Devi Bharat Mata Vaishno Devi Kalash Temple Pawan Dham |
| Trip cost | Around ₹2000 per person for full trip |
FAQs
Q1. Where is Haridwar located
Haridwar is a state in Uttarakhand located on the banks of river Ganga.
Q2. Why is Haridwar famous
It is known by the Har Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti Kumbh Mela and such temples as Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi.
Q3. How to reach Haridwar
By bus train or by flight via Delhi or Dehradun Joylly Grant Airport.
Q4. When is the most ideal season to visit Haridwar?
The best time is in the months of February to April or October to November.
Q5. What would be the price of ropeway ticket to Mansa Devi?
Ropeway ticket costs around ₹200 per person for Mansa Devi. Chandi Devi also can be combined with a ticket.
Q6. Is Haridwar pilgrims alone?
No individuals visit here just to worship but also to have peace yoga and spiritual awareness.
Q7. Food cost in Haridwar?
The usual thali is priced between 100 and 150.
Q8. Is it possible to hire scooters in Haridwar?
Yes scooters can be rented at about 300 plus petrol prices.
Q9. What is Har Ki Pauri known for
It is the holiest ghat on which evening and morning Ganga Aarti are conducted.
Q10. How much budget will be required in Haridwar trip?
Approximately 2000 per head is sufficient to make one round trip with food local transport and temple visits.