Chandi Devi, Haridwar (hill ropeway)

Hill Shakti temple above Haridwar, quieter than Mansa Devi queues some days.

दर्शन महत्व: Ropeway views pair devotion with landscape content.

यात्रा का सर्वश्रेष्ठ समय: Oct–Mar

History

Chandi Devi on Neel Parvat above Haridwar is reached by ropeway or trek and forms a pair with Mansa Devi across the valley. The present temple is associated with Adi Shankaracharya in local memory and remains a Navratri favourite.

Legends

• Chandi is the fierce form of Durga from the Devi Mahatmya; a visit after Ganga snan is said to complete Haridwar’s Shakti darshan.