1-Day Haridwar Itinerary

1 Day Itinerary

Planning a 1-day trip to Haridwar? This itinerary covers some of the city's most popular attractions without trying to squeeze everything into one trip. You'll explore Har Ki Pauri, Maya Devi Temple, Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple. The plan works well for first-time visitors and can be adjusted based on your interests and travel pace.

◷1 days

📍Haridwar, Uttarakhand

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Har Ki Pauri

Haridwar's holiest ghat, where the Ganga is believed to leave the mountains and enter the plains — site of the city's famous evening Ganga Aarti.

Open 24 hours; Ganga Aarti roughly 6:00-7:00 PM (summer) / 5:00-6:00 PM (winter) — timing shifts with sunset Free View on map

Maya Devi Temple

An ancient Shakti Peeth temple in the heart of the city, considered Haridwar's presiding deity temple and one of its oldest shrines.

Approx. 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Free View on map

Mansa Devi Temple

A hilltop Shakti temple reached by ropeway or a steep trek, offering panoramic views over Haridwar and the Ganga.

Generally 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM (extended hours Friday-Saturday at some points in the year); ropeway roughly 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Temple entry free; ropeway approx. ₹150-250 one-way per adult (combo tickets with Chandi Devi available, pricing varies by season and promotion — confirm current rates before publishing) View on map

Chandi Devi Temple

A Shakti Peeth temple on Neel Parvat across the Ganga, reached by ropeway, and part of Haridwar's three-temple pilgrimage circuit.

Darshan roughly 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM; ropeway approx. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Temple entry free; ropeway approx. ₹150-250 one-way per adult (combo tickets with Mansa Devi available — pricing varies, confirm current rates before publishing) View on map

Stays in Haridwar

Stay options to consider after you finish planning your day-wise itinerary.

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Trip overview

Duration1 days

DestinationHaridwar, Uttarakhand

Best time to visitOctober to March is the most comfortable window, with daytime temperatures around 18–23°C and cooler, foggier mornings — ideal for temple visits and the Ganga…

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