Things to Do in Haridwar

The most famous ghat on the Ganges. Evening Ganga Aarti draws huge crowds. Steps lead to the holy river for a dip.

🕐 24 hours; aarti usually at dusk (around 6pm in summer, 5pm in winter)

💡 Arrive by 5pm to secure a spot on the upper steps for a clear view of the aarti. Leave valuables in your hotel.

An unusual multi-storey temple-museum dedicated to India as a mother. Each floor features different deities or themes. Eight storeys, no photography inside.

🕐 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM (closed on Mondays)

💡 Climb to the roof for a good panorama of Haridwar. The temple is off the main tourist track, so it's quiet early morning. Donations welcome but not pressured.

Hilltop temple dedicated to goddess Mansa. Accessible by cable car (paid) or a steep 3km walk. Offers sweeping views of Haridwar and the Ganges.

🕐 5:00 AM - 9:30 PM (ropeway operates 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM)

💡 Walking is free but tough in summer heat. Take the ropeway (₹100 return) for the view, not the queue—arrive before 8am to avoid a 30-minute wait.

A peaceful, older temple perched on Neel Parvat. Accessed by a 2.5km hike or cable car. Less crowded than Mansa Devi.

🕐 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM (ropeway 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)

💡 The 90-minute walk is shaded and offers good river views. Carry water. The ropeway (₹100 one way) is shorter but still scenic. Avoid after dark.

A quiet, forested stretch of the Ganges bank where seven sages once meditated. Small hermitages, shaded paths, and a serene ghat for sitting or wading.

🕐 Sunrise to sunset (open daily)

💡 Take a shared auto from Har Ki Pauri (₹50). Pack a picnic—there is one chai stall. Best visited in early morning for solitude. No loud music allowed.