Things to do in Haridwar on a day trip from Rishikesh include visiting Har Ki Pauri on the Ganges and making time for Mansa Devi Temple. Hotel Raj Palace, a hotel in Rishikesh, gives you a starting point for planning the outing around Haridwar’s riverfront, temple access and return transport.
- Start at: Har Ki Pauri, a historic religious ghat on the Ganges.
- Add: Mansa Devi Temple, atop Bilwa Parvat.
- Getting there: Haridwar Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Har Ki Pauri.
- Temple access: Mansa Devi Temple can be reached by trekking or by ropeway.
Why Add Haridwar to a Rishikesh Trip?
Haridwar gives you a chance to visit a major riverside religious site and temples in a single outing from Rishikesh. Har Ki Pauri sits on the banks of the Ganges; the Haridwar district administration says King Vikramaditya built the ghat.
For a simple plan, make Har Ki Pauri the anchor stop, then decide whether to add Mansa Devi Temple or another sacred site. Maya Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple are also sacred sites around Haridwar.
If you are planning dates around Rishikesh’s seasons and events, what to know about the best time to visit Rishikesh can help with that part of the trip.
Plan Around Har Ki Pauri and the Riverfront
Give Har Ki Pauri the first place in your plan if the Ganges riverfront is your priority. The ghat’s religious and historic role makes it a natural starting point before continuing to temples elsewhere in Haridwar.
Haridwar Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Har Ki Pauri, and Haridwar is connected by rail to major destinations in India. Har Ki Pauri is 15 km from the district headquarters, so it helps to keep the ghat and onward transport in mind when arranging your day.
Allow Time for Temples and Local Areas
Mansa Devi Temple sits atop Bilwa Parvat and offers two ways to reach it: trekking or the Mansa Devi Udan Khatola ropeway. You can pair the temple with Har Ki Pauri, then consider Maya Devi Temple or Chandi Devi Temple as additional sacred sites around Haridwar.
In summer, Mansa Devi Temple hours are 5:00 AM–10:00 PM; in winter, they are 4:00 AM–9:00 PM. The daily bhog is from 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM. Check the official site before you go.
How Do You Get from Rishikesh to Haridwar?
You can plan the Rishikesh-to-Haridwar leg by bus or rail, but confirm the current service details before setting out. Uttarakhand Transport Corporation provides services between Rishikesh and Haridwar, and its route register includes routes via AIIMS Rishikesh and via Chilla.
For route choices and the distinctions between train, bus and road travel, use how to get from Rishikesh to Haridwar as a planning reference. Haridwar Railway Station is also the nearest railway station to Har Ki Pauri.
Check Aarti, Access and Return Transport
Keep your return journey in view while you plan the riverfront and temple stops. Bus services run between Rishikesh and Haridwar, but confirm the departure time for your journey before you travel.
If you are arriving by air, the Haridwar district administration gives Jolly Grant Dehradun Airport as 72 km from Har Ki Pauri and says taxis are available there. For Mansa Devi Temple, check its current hours and access details before you go; seasonal hours differ.
FAQs
What is Har Ki Pauri?
Har Ki Pauri is a historic religious ghat on the banks of the Ganges in Haridwar. The district administration says it was built by King Vikramaditya.
How can you reach Mansa Devi Temple?
You can trek to Mansa Devi Temple or use the Mansa Devi Udan Khatola ropeway. The temple is atop Bilwa Parvat.
Which railway station is nearest to Har Ki Pauri?
Haridwar Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Har Ki Pauri.
Are there other temples to visit in Haridwar?
Maya Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple are also sacred sites around Haridwar.