Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Main God
Goddess Parvati
Timings
5:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Haridwar
Type
REGIONAL
Take an auto-rickshaw to the ropeway station at Gauri Shankar Temple. Purchase cable car tickets (combo tickets with Mansa Devi available). The cable car ride is about 5 minutes with views of the Ganga and Haridwar.
Reach the hilltop temple atop Neel Parvat. Visit the main shrine of Goddess Chandi (Durga), whose idol was installed by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century. The Chandi Mata idol is considered self-manifested (Swayambhu).
Enjoy the sweeping views of Haridwar, the Ganga, and the Shivalik range from the hilltop. The viewpoint near the temple is an excellent photography spot. Visit the smaller shrines in the complex.
Neel Parvat, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249401
By Bus
All buses to Haridwar. Auto-rickshaw from city center to ropeway base station at Gauri Shankar Temple.
By Air
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (38 km).
By Rail
Haridwar Junction (4 km from the ropeway station).
Local Transport
Cable car (ropeway) from Gauri Shankar Temple base to the hilltop - most popular access. Alternatively, a 3 km trek through forested hills. Auto-rickshaws available from Haridwar station.
The goddess of fertility, love, and devotion; consort of Lord Shiva.
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