Activities to do in Haridwar Tour Package
- Ganga Arti
- Ganga Snan in Har ki Pauri
- Ropeway Ride in Mansa Devi
- Ropeway Ride in Chandi Devi
Mansa Devi Temple History
Mansa Devi Siddh Peeth Temple dedicated to Mata Mansa Devi is located in the Shivalik Hills of Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Mansa Devi temple was constructed by Maharaja Gopal Das Singh of Manimajra from 1811 to 1815. It is said that Mansa Devi was born from the mind of lord Shiva, hence she is known as the mind-born daughter of god Shiva. In addition, Mansa Devi is regarded as the sister of Nāga(serpent) Vasuki.
Some people share that after killing the demons, Mansa Devi, the Goddess, rested in the mountain. Later in that place, the king established a temple to highlight the significance of Devi Maa. That temple is now known as the Mansa Devi temple.
Mansa Devi Ropeway
Mansa Devi ropeway in Haridwar is available for pilgrims to bypass the trekking route. Therefore, Ropeway in the Mansa Devi temple is utilized by pilgrims to reach the top of the temple from the ground in almost negligible time.
Mansa Devi Ropeway Charges
This ropeway is present at a very affordable price for both rounds. The fare for adults is 163 INR and for children around 80 INR. While the combined price of Mansa Devi temple and Chandi Devi temple for adults is 350 INR and for children around 195 INR. Ticket counters for the ropeway are at walking distance from the entrance of the Temple.
Mansa Devi Ropeway Timings:
To take advantage of the Cable Car in the Mansa Devi temple, you should reach there between 5 Am to 6 P.m. Through the Cable Car, you will reach the temple quickly and will get to visualize the charismatic views of the valley on the Ropeway.
Chandi Devi Temple History
Chandi Devi Temple dedicated to Maa Chandi is located at the eastern summit of Shivalik Hills, Uttarakhand. Maa Chandi Devi is regarded as the one avatar of Maa Parvati. It’s believed that maa chandi devi got tired and rested in neel parvat after fierce fighting and killing two demon kings Shumbha and Nishumbha.
These two demons had a bad intention to drive away the gods from their throne and capture heaven. And so, the Goddess had to take action to end the terror of demons.
Later, in this place, Adi guru Shankaracharya installed a sculpture of maa chandi devi in the 8th century. Following that, Kashmiri king Suchat Singh in 1929 established a formal shrine which is now regarded as Maa Chandi Devi temple.
Chandi Devi Ropeway
Chandi Devi Ropeway also known as Udan Khatola Ride is accessible to reach at the doorstep of Chandi Devi Temple. Although trekking is also available to reach the temple, but the ropeway is a comfortable and time-saving option for pilgrims. Along with it, views from the ropeway are breathtaking.
Chandi Devi Ropeway Charges
The Chandi Devi Ropeway Charges are very reasonable. For adults, it is only 165 INR, and for children, it is 95 INR. The ropeway starts from the lower station and reaches Chandi Devi temple and vice versa.
Chandi Devi Ropeway Timings
To avail of the Cable Car facilities in Chandi Devi Temple, you have to be there between 7 A.M. to 6 P.M. Through the Cable Car, you can reach the temple within 10 minutes.
Daksh Mahadev Temple History
Daksh Mahadev temple or Daksheshwar Mahadev temple is in Kankhal, Haridwar of Uttarakhand. This Daksh Temple was established by Queen Dhanaur in 1810 and it was rebuilt in 1962. The temple is named after Daksha Prajapati, father-in-law of lord Shiva and father of Goddess Sati.
Once upon a time, Daksha organized a big yajna and didn’t invite his son, lord Shiva. Consequently, Goddess Sati felt insulted and immolated in that yajna. This unfortunate incident made Shiva angry and as a response, Veerbhadra avatar of Shiva cut the head of Daksha Prajapati.
Later Daksha convinced Lord Shiva and lived the rest of his life with the head of a goat. Since then, the Shivling of Lord Shiva has been worshipped in the temple and Sati kund is also reserved in this Daksha Mahadev temple.
