5 Best Things to do in Haridwar at Land of God
Haridwar is one of the most popular cities in Uttarakhand- India. It offers many places, temples, and multiple activities for tourists and visitors like Markets, Mansa Devi Trek, Gaga Arti, etc. This place is known as the land of God and famous for the Ganga Arti. Here, I am sharing the best things to do in Haridwar during your visit.
Best Activities at God’s Land – Haridwar
1. Take a Holy Bath at Har Ki Pauri Ghat
Haridwar offers many Ghat for a holy dip but I mention Har ki Pauri due to the popularity of this Ghat. Har ki Pauri Ghat 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
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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 the lover of trekking then you should try trekking to reach Mansa Devi Temple and 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 both.
Note – While you shopping in the market, please always remember there is a lot of pocket picker 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
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4. Eat 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 in the 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
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Frequently asked Qustions?
A. This is a religious place for Hindu that offers many activities like many Ghats for holy bath, visit temples, trek Mansa Devi temples and many more.
A. It around 200km distance between the Delhi and Haridwar.
A. You can visit the whole year but in the month of June and July, because there are millions of people visit here for the worship of the Ganga and Lord Shiva.
A. The Ganga Arti is host by the local priest at Har ki Pauri in every evening.
