Visitor Information
- Famous for: Photography, monuments, sight-seeing
- Entrance Fee: No entrance fee
- Visiting Time: Time subject to change depending on the Pooja rituals
- Visit Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Cradled by the religious significance of Haridwar and adorned by the myth of Kali Mata- the supreme Mother, Chandi Devi Temple is perched atop the famed Neel Parvat which is believed to have been the battleground of divine beings. Legend has it that Chandika Devi was born out of the energy of Goddess Parvati to fight the demon Kings Shumbha and Nishumba. Chandika Devi’s divine power is unparalleled and the Goddess reigns as the epitome of all beauty and power.
Traveller Tips
- Make sure you are kept warm. Pack plenty of woolen clothes.
- You can opt for a cable car ride or you can trek to the top of the Neel Parvat.
- Pack the most essential first-aid kit and handy medicines especially if you have kids or elderly people with you.
- Do not carry plastic. Haridwar and the surrounding Himalayan ranges is protected area and Haridwar being a largely visited tourist and religious hub, it has to be protected and well maintained.
Things to Do
- Make sure you take a dip at the temple pond which is known for its medicinal properties.
- Take a vitalizing spiritual journey in the Chandika Devi Temple and spend some time away from your hectic life.
- The trek to the Chandika Devi Temple is a wonderful opportunity to see the holy city of Haridwar.
Availability of Guides
Haridwar is known as a religious tourism hub, so it is never short on guides. You can avail a local guide who is an expert in the ancient stories and myths that surround the temples of Haridwar. Moreover, the guides can be hired from the official tourism office at Haridwar so that you won’t have any inconvenience later on.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit the temple would be from February to October. You can’t explore the place in the winters as the snow fall could block your trails. So, the best time to visit Haridwar would be after the hard winters and before heavy rainfalls.
How to Reach
You can get down at Haridwar Railway Station which is only a few kms away from the Chandi Devi Temple. From here you can trek to the Chandika Devi Temple or hire a cable car ride to the temple perched on top.
Interesting Facts and Trivia about Chandi Devi Temple
- Have you heard about Panch Teertha? Then you definitely might have heard about Chandi Devi Temple as it is one of the five important pilgrim centers in Haridwar and in the country, itself. Any devotee of Goddess Parvati cannot resist the goddess that resides atop the Neel Kanth
- The idol is believed to have been placed in its sacred abode by none other than the great Adi Sankara.
- The actual temple is however of a more recent origin. The credit should be given to Raja Suchat Singh who constructed the temple in the present form.
- One of the Siddh Peetas in Haridwar.
- The Savan festival is conducted in July and is a wonderful opportunity.
Nearby Attractions
The holy city of Haridwar is known as an important hub of religious tourism with its ancient temples and numerous myths that surround them.
- Guari Shankar Temple
- Mansa Devi Temple
- Purnagiri Temple
- Har ki Pauri
- Daksheswara Temple
- The Old Palace of King Patiala
- Raja Birla Tower
- Alakananda Ghat
- Bhuma Niketan
- Parmath Cottage
- Bhimgoda
- Moti Bazar
Nearby Restaurants
- Hari Om Bhojanalay
- Dada Boudir Hotel
- Shri Girver Restaurant
- Hoshiyar Puri
- Café Coffee Day
- Hotel Chitra Grand
- Treebo Sun Hotel
- Mohan Ji Poori Wale
- Dana Pani
- Pavitra Vaishno Bhojnalya
- The Aura
Haridwar is a name synonymous with Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati. This religious hub of Shiva-Sakthi aura is a famed tourist as well as a divine abode of Gods on Earth.
