For a Haridwar stay based at Hotel Park Grand, these two hilltop shrines offer separate temple visits on opposite sides of the Ganga. Mansa Devi Temple stands on Bilwa Parvat and Chandi Devi Temple on Neel Parvat; both can be reached by ropeway or on foot.
- Mansa Devi Temple stands on Bilwa Parvat and is accessible by ropeway or on foot.
- Chandi Devi Temple is on Neel Parvat and can be reached by ropeway or trek.
- Published hours vary by source for Mansa Devi, so confirm timings before your visit.
- Incredible India gives Chandi Devi Temple hours as 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
How the two temple visits differ
Mansa Devi Temple is on Bilwa Parvat, while Chandi Devi Temple occupies Neel Parvat. Both offer a hilltop visit, with ropeway and walking access described for each.
Mansa Devi is identified as a shrine on Bilwa Parvat in Haridwar. Chandi Devi is dedicated to Goddess Chandi; its temple was constructed in 1929 by Suchat Singh, the king of Kashmir.
For a visit focused on one temple, choose according to the hill and route that suit your plans. If you want to visit both, account for two separate temple approaches rather than treating them as a single site.
Reaching Mansa Devi Temple
You can reach Mansa Devi Temple on Bilwa Parvat by ropeway trolley or on foot. The ropeway provides a non-walking route up the hill, while walking access is also available.
The Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board and Incredible India give different seasonal opening hours. In summer, published opening times range from 4 AM to 5 AM, with closing at 10 PM; in winter, opening times range from 4 AM to 5 AM, with closing at 9 PM.
The Shrine Board gives morning aarti times of 4:30 AM or 5:00 AM, and evening aarti times of 7:00 PM or 7:30 PM. Since timings differ across sources, confirm the schedule with the Shrine Board before planning around aarti.
Reaching Chandi Devi Temple
Chandi Devi Temple is on Neel Parvat and is accessible by ropeway or trek. Haridwar Railway Station is the nearest railway station.
From Hotel Park Grand, Haridwar Railway Station is about a 26-minute walk or 10 minutes by car; you can pair the temple visit with time at nearby Har ki Pauri. This hotel in Haridwar is another city address to factor into your plans.
Incredible India gives the temple’s opening hours as 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The distance from the Haridwar district headquarters to Chandi Devi Temple is 15 km.
Jolly Grant Airport is 72 km from Haridwar, and taxis are available there. Arrange onward travel to the temple from Haridwar.
Combining both visits in one day
You can plan both temples in one day, but their access routes lead up separate hills rather than providing a direct connection between them.
Set aside time for each approach: Mansa Devi offers ropeway or walking access, and Chandi Devi offers ropeway or a trek. Check the opening schedule for both before deciding which temple to visit first, especially because the published seasonal hours for Mansa Devi conflict.
If you are also planning time around Haridwar’s riverfront, how to plan a visit to Har Ki Pauri’s Ganga Aarti can help you coordinate another local stop.
Dress, access and visitor guidance
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The practical distinctions are the access routes and temple hours: both shrines can be approached by ropeway or on foot, and their published schedules should be checked before you set out.
For Mansa Devi, consult the Shrine Board because its seasonal hours differ from those published by Incredible India. For Chandi Devi, Incredible India gives a 6:00 AM opening and an 8:00 PM closing. Check the official site before you go.
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FAQs
Can you reach Mansa Devi Temple on foot?
Yes. Mansa Devi Temple can be reached on foot or by ropeway trolley.
Can you reach Chandi Devi Temple by ropeway?
Yes. Chandi Devi Temple is reachable by ropeway or trek.
What are the opening hours for Mansa Devi Temple?
Published seasonal timings differ: summer opening times range from 4 AM to 5 AM and winter opening times range from 4 AM to 5 AM. Confirm hours with the Shrine Board before your visit.
What are Chandi Devi Temple’s hours?
Incredible India gives Chandi Devi Temple’s hours as 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.