Haridwar Full Day Tour: Ganga Aarti and Five Temples with Guide

Ascend to Mansa Devi by cable car and end with the glowing Ganga Aarti on the riverbank

A full-day guided tour of Haridwar visiting five temples, a spiritual ashram, and the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Har Ki Pauri, with private transport and a live guide in English, Spanish or Hindi. The tour includes Daksh Mahadev Temple, Shri Yantra Temple, Maya Devi Temple, Shantikunj Ashram, and Mansa Devi Temple (reached by cable car). You'll walk through Moti Bazaar's traditional market and end with the evening aarti ritual. Pickup is included. Meals are not, and the cable car and reserved seating for the aarti are optional add-ons depending on your package choice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mansa Devi Temple1h · entry included
2. Har ki Pauri Ghat2h

Haridwar spiritual and cultural tour

• Visit Daksh Mahadev Temple
• Explore Shri Yantra Temple
• Visit Maya Devi Temple
• Visit Shantikunj Ashram
• Ascend to Mansa Devi Temple by cable car
• Walk through Moti Bazaar market
• Observe rituals at peaceful ghat
• Witness Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri

The experience

The day starts at Daksh Mahadev Temple, where your guide walks you through the Vedic mythology of King Daksha and Shiva. From there you move to Shri Yantra Temple, a site dedicated to cosmic energy and tantric practice, then to Maya Devi Temple, one of Haridwar's oldest shrines and a Shakti Peetha. Each stop has a guide explaining the spiritual significance rather than just the names: the difference between visiting a temple and understanding why it matters to the city.

Mansa Devi Temple sits atop Bilwa Parvat and you reach it by cable car, which gives you views across the city and the Ganges valley. Shantikunj Ashram, the headquarters of the All World Gayatri Pariwar, offers a quieter moment for meditation and learning about Vedic teachings. Between the temples you'll have time to walk Moti Bazaar, Haridwar's main market, where you can buy rudraksha beads, puja items, brass idols and local sweets. The guide explains the crafts and traditions as you browse.

The tour ends at Har Ki Pauri for the Ganga Aarti, the evening ritual where diyas float on the Ganges while priests chant. Your guide arrives early to secure a good viewing spot and explains the rituals and their meaning. The whole day runs eight to nine hours with private transport and bottled water included. You choose whether to add the cable car and a reserved seat for the aarti at checkout.

What’s included

• Private transportation throughout the day.
• bottled water.
• live guide service in English, Spanish or Hindi.
• entry to all five temples and Shantikunj Ashram.
• time to browse Moti Bazaar.
• early arrival at Har Ki Pauri for the Ganga Aarti with guide explanation of the rituals.

Options for this experience

2 options

Standard (guide and transport)Guide in English, Spanish or Hindi · No fixed time

All InclusiveGuide in English, Spanish or Hindi · No fixed timeRopeway ticket: return ropeway ticket (waiting time depends on the crowd). Lunch at a popular vegetarian restaurant. Paid seating at Harkipauri: a pleasant, comfortable seating area from which to watch the Ganga Aarti.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 80 years) · Child (1 to 17 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Hindi

Audio guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 33 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 9.69

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Uttar Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the Standard package if you want the temples, the ashram and the aarti ceremony without extras, and add the cable car or reserved seating only if those matter to your comfort. The All Inclusive package bundles both the cable car and the reserved aarti seat, which saves you from deciding at the last minute and guarantees a good view of the ritual.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Hindi.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 17 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Ganga Aarti and why does it happen at Har Ki Pauri?

The Ganga Aarti is an evening ritual of worship performed at Har Ki Pauri, one of Haridwar's most sacred ghats, where priests light diyas and float them on the Ganges while chanting prayers. It is a daily ceremony that honors the river and draws both pilgrims and visitors. Your guide explains the spiritual meaning and the rituals behind it.

Do I need to book the cable car to Mansa Devi Temple or is it included?

The cable car to Mansa Devi Temple is optional and depends on your package choice. The Standard package (Guide & Transport) does not include it. The All Inclusive package does. You can add it at checkout if you choose the Standard option.

Is there time to shop in the market, and what will I find there?

Yes, the tour includes a leisurely walk through Moti Bazaar, Haridwar's traditional market. You'll find rudraksha beads, puja items, brass idols, local sweets and other crafts. Your guide explains the local traditions and what each item is used for in spiritual practice.

Can I get a reserved seat for the Ganga Aarti, or do I stand with the crowd?

Reserved seating for the Ganga Aarti is optional. The Standard package does not include it, but you can add it at checkout. The All Inclusive package includes it. Without it, your guide will arrive early to find a good viewing spot among the other visitors.