Day 1: Haridwar
Dip and morning aarti
Take a holy dip at Brahmakund holding the chains, then stay for the calm morning aarti.
Kachori in the bazaar
Eat kachori-sabzi or aloo puri in the lanes behind the ghat.
Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi
Ride the ropeways up to both hill temples. Go early; queues grow by late morning.
Kankhal
Visit Daksh Mahadev and the old lanes of Kankhal, or Bharat Mata Mandir on the Rishikesh road.
Ganga Aarti
Be on the steps of Har Ki Pauri 45-60 minutes before sunset. Float a diya after the aarti.
Day 2: Rishikesh
Drive to Rishikesh
About 22-25 km. Walk across the Ganga at Ram Jhula and see the ashrams.
Cafes or rafting
Rest in a riverside cafe, or go rafting in season (roughly October to June).
Triveni Ghat or Parmarth Niketan aarti
See Rishikesh's own Ganga Aarti before heading on.
Haridwar Itinerary: FAQs
How many days are enough for Haridwar?
One full day covers the ghat, both ropeway temples and the evening aarti. Two days let you add Rishikesh.
Should I see the morning or evening aarti?
The evening aarti is the famous one. The morning aarti is calmer and good if you dislike crowds.
