Haridwar Family Packages

5 Best Tourist Places to Visit with Haridwar Family Packages

1. Har Ki Pauri

What’s Special: Religious site

Nearby Attractions: Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple, Kankhal, Maya Devi Temple

Timings: Throughout the day

Transportation Options: Bus, taxi, auto-rickshaw, rickshaw

Har Ki Pauri is the most popular ghat in Haridwar and remains the prime attraction for devotees heading to Haridwar. Whether you wish to take dips in the Ganges or attend the aarti Har ki Pauri is the prime site for it. The Kumbh and Ardh Kumbh Mela are the religious fairs organized at Har Ki Pauri on a rotation basis. You can attend the Ganga aarti every morning or evening.

2. Mansa Devi Temple

What’s Special: Religious site

Nearby Attractions: Har Ki Pauri, Chandi Devi Temple, Kankhal, Maya Devi Temple

Timings: 08:00 am to 05:00 pm

Transportation Options: Bus, taxi, auto-rickshaw, rickshaw

Mansa Devi Temple is a Hindu temple in Haridwar and you can take a ropeway journey to reach here. The temple is named after the Goddess Mansa who is the form of Shakti that emerged from Rishi Kashyap. It is a Siddhpeeth and completes a circuit when combined with the Chandi Devi Temple and Maya Devi. The temple offers panoramic views of the Haridwar city.

3. Chandi Devi Temple

What’s Special: Religious site

Nearby Attractions: Har Ki Pauri, Mansa Devi Temple, Kankhal, Maya Devi Temple

Timings: 07:00 am to 07:00 pm

Transportation Options: Bus, taxi, auto-rickshaw, rickshaw

The Chandi Devi Temple is another significant temple in the region and is dedicated to the goddess Chandi Devi. You can take a ropeway journey to reach Chandi Devi temple as well, otherwise, trek to the top of the mountain to indulge in religious rituals and capture views of the surrounding region. The temple offers a 360-degree view of Haridwar and is a popular site among devotees.

4. Anandamayi Ashram

What’s Special: Religious site

Nearby Attractions: Har Ki Pauri, Mansa Devi Temple, Kankhal, Maya Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple

Timings: 06:00 am to 06:00 pm

Transportation Options: Bus, taxi, auto-rickshaw, rickshaw

The ashram is dedicated to Ma Anandamayi, the famous spiritual personality and the serene ambience of the site is worth planning a visit. It is in proximity to the Ghats and can be easily reached from other places in the city. Gayatri Yajnashala, Ati Rudra Yajnashala, Rudraksha Tree, and Sankaracharya Hall are the prominent sites in the ashram complex.

5. Shanti Kunj

What’s Special: Religious site

Nearby Attractions: Har Ki Pauri, Mansa Devi Temple, Kankhal, Maya Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple, Anandamayi Ashram

Timings: 06:00 am to 06:00 pm

Transportation Options: Bus, taxi, auto-rickshaw, rickshaw

If you wish to spend some time amid serenity then Shanti Kunj is an ideal place for you. The ashram is the perfect place that offers teachings about values in life. The ashram is the headquarter of the All World Gayatri Pariwar and was established in 1971 by Pt. Sriram Sharma Acharya. The religious site is nearly 4.3 km from Har ki Pauri and serves to be an epicenter of spiritual and moral regeneration.

Best Time to Visit Haridwar

Your best time to explore Haridwar depends upon the purpose of visit. The following are the details regarding the best time to plan your visit to Haridwar:

Summer Season (March-May)

If you wish to capture the vibe of Ramanavami, Kanwar Mela and the Maha Kumbh Mela then you must plan a visit during summer. The days are hot and evenings are comparatively pleasant. However, this is not a good time to go sightseeing.

Monsoon Season (July-September)

Monsoon in Haridwar comes up with moderate rainfall, however this increases the humidity level. There are lesser news of landslides here but you can expect heavy flow at the ghats and sightseeing also becomes a bit difficult during this time.

Winter Season (October-February)

Winter is referred to be the best season to plan a trip to Haridwar. The weather remains cool here between October to February. The weather is ideal for sightseeing, exploration, and the city is comparatively less crowded with tourists during this time.

How to Reach Haridwar?

By Air

Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport to Haridwar and is around 52 km away. You can hire a taxi from the airport to reach your destination which takes nearly two hours. You can also prefer taking a flight to Delhi Airport which is about 200 km away from Haridwar and continue the remaining journey either by rail or road.

By Rail

The Haridwar Junction Railway Station is well connected by train and welcomes trains from Delhi, Dehradun, Rishikesh, and other cities. The station is well connected to the city and is at a walkable distance from Har ki Pauri.

By Road

Going to Haridwar by road is one of the best way to reach if your travel distance is not more than 200-300 km. Travellers from Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand prefer taking a road trip to Haridwar. You can either take a bus or hire a taxi or even self drive a car to reach here.