Haridwar is one of the most popular cities in Uttarakhand and it offers many places, temples, and multiple activities for tourists and visitors like Markets, Mansa Devi Trek, Gaga Arti, etc. This destination is known as the land of God and is famous for the Ganga Arti and many other divine things. In this blog article, we are going to share Best Things To Do in Haridwar during your Haridwar Journey.
Famous Activities that everyone would like to enjoy at Haridwar
1. Take a Holy Bath at Har Ki Pauri Ghat
Haridwar offers many Ghats but Har Ki Pauri is famous for holy baths for devotees. We mention Har ki Pauri due to the popularity of this Ghatand it is beautifully designed by the Uttarakhand Government and the actual myth of the Har ki Pauri means Footstep of Lord Shiva. According to one another myth of the Hindu, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva appear here.
Timing: Always Open
Activity Duration: 1-2 Hours
Entry Fee: Free
2. Trek Mansa Devi Temple
Mansa Devi Temple is one of the most famous temples in Haridwar and it is dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi. If you are a lover of trekking then you should try trekking to reach Mansa Devi Temple the trekking distance is around 2 Km. You can also visit here by cable car, there are both options are available for the devotees.
Timing: 07:00AM- 08:00PM
Activity Duration: 1-2 Hours
Entry Fee: Free
3. Explore Market
Haridwar offers a beautiful market for Haridwar visitors and travelers. Here you will find foreigners as well as Indian travelers.
Note – While you shopping in the market, please always remember there are a lot of pocket pickers that can target your pocket, so please keep your eye on your Pocket.
Timing: 07:00AM- 08:00PM
Activity Duration: 1-2 Hours
Entry Fee: Free
4. Enjoy Delicious Food at Mashoor Chotiwala
If you feel hungry while you traveling & want some food, then Mashoor Chotiwala is the best option for you. This is a famous restaurant and every traveler visits here for a shelfy with Chotiwala and also enjoy the food of the restaurant. This restaurant serves the best food at a budget rate, here you can eat like Dal Makhani, Veg kofta, Sahi Paneer, etc.
Timing: 07:00AM – 09:00PM
Activity Duration: 1-2 Hours
Entry Fee: Free
5. Enjoy evening Ganga Arti
Har ki Pauri Ganga Arti is World famous Aarti especially at Har ki Puri. Here you can explore Ganga Arti every evening & it is organized by the local priest of Haridwar at the holy Ganga Ghat Har ki Pauri. When you watch this you feel more holistic & this is really wonderful as the name suggests.
Timing: 05:00PM- 07:00PM
Activity Duration: 1-2 Hours
Entry Fee: Free
Frequently Asked Questions?
This is a religious place for Hindus that offers many activities like many Ghats for holy baths, visiting temples, trekking Mansa Devi temples, and many more.
It is around 200km distance between Delhi and Haridwar
You can visit the whole year but in the month of June and July, because there are millions of people who visit here for the worship of the Ganga and Lord Shiva.
The Ganga Arti is hosted by the local priest at Har ki Pauri every evening.
