Two days let Haridwar breathe — the first built entirely around Har Ki Pauri’s two aartis, the second reaching for the hill temples and the Rishikesh evening. Checked 02 October 2026.
Day 1 — Haridwar
| Time | Plan | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Morning aarti + Ganga snan | Reported timings |
| 9:00 AM | Mansa Devi ropeway (₹220 RT, official) | Official pricing |
| 12:00 PM | Noon meal — kachori-sabzi, Chaat Wali Gali | Reported |
| 4:00 PM | Maya Devi (open 3–9 PM, reported) | Reported |
| 5:30 PM (winter) | Evening aarti, front rows claimed by 4:00 | Reported |
Day 2 — the hills and Rishikesh
| Time | Plan | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Chandi Devi ropeway (combo ticket) | Official pricing |
| 11:00 AM | Bharat Mata Mandir / Shantikunj | Reported |
| 2:00 PM | Drive to Rishikesh (20–25 km) | Reported |
| 5:00 PM | Triveni Ghat evening aarti | Reported |
Adjustments
- One day: snan → aarti (morning) → Mansa Devi → evening aarti. Rishikesh waits.
- With elders: ropeway both hills, seated aarti spots, the elevated-chair facility at Har Ki Pauri (reported).
- Kanwar season (Jul–Aug): roads compress; the aarti continues but the town is a different city.
Frequently asked questions
Is 2 days enough?
Yes — with the Rishikesh evening as the second day’s anchor.
First priority?
The evening aarti, claimed early — everything else arranges itself around it.