Haridwar, Uttarakhand · Haridwar travel guide
Temple

A revered hilltop temple accessed by ropeway, dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi and offering panoramic city views.
| Time to spend | About 2 h (1–3 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 6–9 AM — short ropeway queues, clear views |
| Avoid | 10 AM–2 PM — long ropeway and darshan queues; midday closure |
| Best months | Oct–Mar |
| Months to avoid | Jul–Aug |
| Entry fee | Free entry |
| Opening hours | Mon–Sun: 5 AM–12 PM, 2–9 PM |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Effort | Some walking — Ropeway, or ~2 km uphill footpath |
| Good for | Families, Elderly, Couples, Solo, Groups |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 on Google (49,077 reviews) |
Navratri and the July Kanwar Yatra bring huge queues; monsoon rain makes the footpath slippery.



Most visitors spend about 2 h; 1–3 h depending on pace.
6–9 AM, for short ropeway queues, clear views. The best months are Oct–Mar.
Entry is free.
Mon–Sun: 5 AM–12 PM, 2–9 PM.
Modest dress; remove footwear
Maa Mansa Devi Temple, niranjani akhada, Haridwar on Google Maps