Har Ki Pauri is Haridwar’s best-known ghat on the Ganges, and a day here can pair its riverfront with Maya Devi Temple and another temple in the city. Start with Maya Devi Temple, continue to Har Ki Pauri, then choose a further temple before making time for the ghat’s daily aarti.
- Route: Maya Devi Temple, Har Ki Pauri, then another temple or riverside stop.
- From the hotel: Har Ki Pauri is about a 22-minute walk or a 7-minute drive from Brinjal Hotels, Haridwar.
- Aarti: A daily ritual takes place at Har Ki Pauri.
- Temple options: Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi are among the other named temples in Haridwar.
Start with Maya Devi Temple
Maya Devi Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Maya, the deity of Haridwar. Beginning here gives your day a temple visit before you head to the riverfront.
Keep the first stop focused, then continue to Har Ki Pauri.
Visit Har Ki Pauri and the ghats
Har Ki Pauri is the best-known ghat on the banks of the Ganges in Haridwar, and it is also known as Brahmakund. Take time along the riverbanks before choosing whether to add another temple or stay in the area for the daily aarti.
The aarti draws crowds along the riverbanks. If you want practical pointers on the ritual and visiting the ghat, read what to know about Har Ki Pauri aarti and ghat etiquette.
Choose another temple or riverside stop
Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple offer two further temple options for a Haridwar day. Maya Devi, Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi are identified together as a trio of sanctums in the city.
Mansa Devi Temple
Mansa Devi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi and sits at Bilwa Parvat. You can reach it by trekking or by the Mansa Devi Udan Khatola ropeway. Haridwar Railway Station is the nearest railway station to the temple, and Haridwar has rail connections to major destinations in India.
Temple hours vary by season, so check the official site before you go. The Haridwar district says Jolly Grant Airport is 72 km from Haridwar and that taxis are available there.
Chandi Devi Temple
Chandi Devi Temple stands on Neel Parvat, on the other bank of the Ganga. It was constructed in 1929 by Kashmir king Suchat Singh.
Other temples named among Haridwar’s important sites include Pawan Dham, Bhooma Niketan, Vaishnav Devi Temple, Bharat Mata Mandir and Doodhadhari Temple. Choose one as an additional stop rather than trying to fit every named site into the same day.
For a market-side addition to the route, you can visit Moti Bazaar and Haridwar’s old-city market streets.
Plan around the daily aarti
Har Ki Pauri’s aarti takes place daily and draws crowds to the riverbanks. Build your visit around the ritual by leaving time at the ghat, rather than treating it as a quick stop between temples.
The aarti is a natural point to end the route.
FAQs
What is Har Ki Pauri known for?
Har Ki Pauri is Haridwar’s best-known ghat on the Ganges and is also known as Brahmakund. A daily aarti takes place there.
Which temples can you visit on a one-day Haridwar route?
Maya Devi Temple, Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple are named options. Mansa Devi is at Bilwa Parvat, while Chandi Devi stands on Neel Parvat on the opposite bank of the Ganga.
How can you reach Mansa Devi Temple?
You can reach Mansa Devi Temple by trekking or by the Mansa Devi Udan Khatola ropeway.
Does Har Ki Pauri have a daily aarti?
Yes. The daily aarti takes place at Har Ki Pauri and attracts crowds along the riverbanks.