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Hindu temple · Haridwar, Uttarakhand

Mansa Devi, Haridwar

Goddess Mansa Devi.

Best monthsOct-Nov, Feb-Apr
BusiestChaitra Navratri (March-April) and Sharad Navratri (September-October)
Nearest airportDehradun (DED)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary
  2. FEbruary (good)
  3. MArch (good)
  4. APril (good)
  5. MAy
  6. JUne
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember

Why people go

A hilltop temple above Haridwar reached by ropeway or a steep path, with views over the Ganga. Pilgrims usually pair it with Chandi Devi across the river.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Dehradun (DED), about 26 km, Chandigarh (IXC), about 154 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Haridwar Railway Station (HW), about 1 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Haridwar guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • A combined ropeway ticket covers Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi.
  • Remove shoes at the entrance; free shoe stands are provided.

Visiting from abroad?

Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mansa Devi, Haridwar?
Mansa Devi, Haridwar is in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
How do I reach Mansa Devi, Haridwar?
The nearest airport on our list is Dehradun (DED), about 26 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Haridwar Railway Station, about 1 km away.
What is the best time to visit Mansa Devi, Haridwar?
Oct-Nov, Feb-Apr is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Chaitra Navratri (March-April) and Sharad Navratri (September-October).
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Mansa Devi, Haridwar?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome; follow the dress code and the instructions of staff at the gate.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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