Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar
Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Mansa Devi Temple stands on Bilwa Parvat above Haridwar. Some devotees tie a sacred thread while making a mannat (a prayer or vow) and may return after it is fulfilled. Visitors can reach the hill by the walking route or ropeway; check current ropeway hours locally.
Darshan Information
Darshan Hours
5:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Reopens 2:00–9:00 PM
Google Maps listing reviewed 27 Jul 2026 · Temple and ropeway hours are separate
Daily Aarti
Confirm Locally
The district tourism page does not publish a current daily ritual timetable
Entry Fee
Free
General darshan
Dress Code
Modest Attire
Wear respectful clothing and remove footwear at the designated point
Best Time to Visit
Year-Round
Weather and festival crowds can affect the hill route and ropeway
Security Rules
Check at Entrance
Follow current temple and ropeway security instructions
Expected Wait Time
Approximate planning estimate only · Not live or guaranteed
Weekdays
Approx. 30 min–1 hr
Regular weekdays · Excludes the separate ropeway queue
Festivals
Approx. 3–6 hrs
Weekends, Navratri and major Haridwar events
Ranges are taken from the reviewed Mansa Devi data
Ropeway Access
Check Current Fare
Temple and ropeway hours are separate
Confirm weather status, operating hours and ticket terms at the base station
* Foreign nationals and visitors of other faiths, please check entry permissions at the main gate before proceeding.
The Mannat Thread Tradition
MANSA DEVI · HARIDWAR GUIDE 2026
A Devotional Practice of Prayer and Return
Mansa Devi is associated in devotional tradition with prayers and wishes. Some devotees tie a thread while making a mannat, meaning a prayer or vow, and return later to untie it. This is a matter of faith and personal practice, not a guaranteed outcome or a compulsory rule for visitors.
Choose ropeway or walking route
Confirm the current ropeway hours, fare and weather status at the base. The walking route is steep and should be attempted according to fitness and conditions.
Follow local instructions
If the thread tradition is available, use only the designated area and follow temple guidance. Do not tie material where it is prohibited.
Make a personal prayer
A mannat is a personal prayer or vow. Participation is optional and no visitor should feel pressured to buy a thread or make a promise.
Proceed for darshan
Join the current darshan line and follow the temple's security, footwear and offering rules.
Return if it is part of your vow
Some devotees return to untie the thread as part of their personal observance. This guide presents the tradition without claiming a guaranteed result.
Bilwa Parvat View
The hilltop offers broad views over Haridwar and the Ganga plain. Follow current photography and safety signs, especially around ropeway platforms, steep edges and crowded viewpoints.
Aarti Schedule
Confirm the daily ritual time at the temple
Not Published by District SiteThe Haridwar district page reviewed confirms the temple and ropeway but does not publish a current daily aarti timetable. Confirm at the temple. Har Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti is a separate event whose time follows sunset and seasonal arrangements.
Travel and Stay
At a Glance
Mannat Thread Tradition
Some devotees tie a thread while making a prayer and return to untie it after fulfilment
Bilwa Parvat Access
A ropeway serves Bilwa Parvat · Confirm current operating hours, fare and weather status at the base
Weather and Crowds
October–November and February–March have milder weather · Mornings are usually cooler
Haridwar Junction (HW)
2 km · Delhi Shatabdi 4 hrs · Dehradun 55 km
Jolly Grant Airport (DED)
50 km · ~1 hr cab · Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru
By Road
Delhi 220 km · Rishikesh 25 km · Dehradun 55 km
Haridwar is busiest during Navratri, major bathing dates and Kumbh events. Check road access and local transport before booking.
Dharamshalas & Budget Guesthouses
Near Har Ki Pauri / Mansa Devi base · Many temple trusts
Hotels in Haridwar City
Near Har Ki Pauri · Mid-range options · Book ahead for Navratri
Rishikesh Base Stay
25 km · 45 min · More hotel variety · Combine both cities
The Goddess Shrine on Bilwa Parvat
Mansa Devi Temple stands on Bilwa Parvat above Haridwar and is commonly visited with Chandi Devi Temple on Neel Parvat. The goddess is associated in devotional tradition with mannat, or prayers and vows. Accounts of her origins and iconography differ across traditions, so this guide avoids presenting one version as the only one.
Haridwar appears in Hindu sacred literature as Gangadwar, the gateway of the Ganga. The district tourism page confirms that Mansa Devi is on Bilwa Parvat and can be reached by a ropeway as well as a walking route. It does not support the old management, operator or fare claims previously shown here.
“Ya Devi sarva bhuteshu Mansa-rupena samsthita — Namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namah.”
— Devi Mahatmya sloka: “To the goddess who dwells in all beings in the form of Mansa (wish) — salutations, salutations, salutations.”
Complete Your Haridwar Pilgrimage
Har Ki Pauri: Ganga Aarti
Central Haridwar · Aarti around sunset
Har Ki Pauri is a major Ganga ghat. The evening aarti time changes with sunset and event arrangements, so confirm locally before planning the return from Bilwa Parvat.
Chandi Devi Temple
3 km · Neel Parvat · Separate ropeway
The second principal Shakti shrine of Haridwar on Neel Parvat hill. Has its own separate ropeway. Mansa Devi (Bilwa Parvat) and Chandi Devi (Neel Parvat) together form the twin hilltop shrines of Haridwar, and most dedicated pilgrims visit both in a single day.
Rishikesh
Approx. 25 km by road
Rishikesh has ashrams, ghats and a separate evening Ganga aarti. It can be added as a second-day visit if traffic and time allow.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mannat thread tradition and how do I participate?
Some devotees tie a thread while making a personal prayer or vow and return later to untie it. This is a devotional tradition, not a compulsory step or a guarantee that a wish will be fulfilled.
Use only a designated area and follow current temple guidance. Do not tie material to a tree or structure where it is prohibited.
What are the timings and does the ropeway run all day?
The Haridwar district page reviewed does not publish a reliable current daily temple timetable or ropeway fare.
Confirm temple hours, ropeway operating status, ticket price and the last return cabin at the base before ascending. Weather, maintenance and festival crowds can change operations.
What is the Haridwar Panch Tirth and how do I complete it?
Uttarakhand Tourism lists Haridwar's five sacred places as:
- Gangadwara / Har Ki Pauri
- Kushavarta Ghat
- Kankhal
- Bilwa Tirtha: Mansa Devi Temple
- Neel Parvat: Chandi Devi Temple
Plan the sequence around current temple, ropeway, ghat, traffic, and Ganga Aarti timings. Saptrishi is an important Haridwar site, but it is not one of the five places in this official Panch Tirth list.
When is Mansa Devi Temple busiest?
Weekdays outside Navratri and major Haridwar bathing dates are generally easier than festival periods, but no fixed queue time can be promised.
Check the weather and ropeway status before leaving. If combining Mansa Devi, Chandi Devi and Har Ki Pauri, keep enough time for separate queues and transport between the two ropeway bases.
How do I reach Mansa Devi Temple from Delhi?
By train: Haridwar Junction is the main railhead, followed by a local road transfer to the ropeway base.
By air: Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest regular airport.
By road: Haridwar is connected with Delhi, Dehradun and Rishikesh. Use live traffic estimates because pilgrimage traffic can add substantial time.
Can I combine Mansa Devi with Chandi Devi Temple in one day?
It may be possible in one day because both are hilltop Shakti shrines with separate ropeways. Each has its own ticket, operating hours and queue. Confirm both ropeways before starting, allow a full day, and keep a backup plan if weather or maintenance stops either service.
Reviewed against the Haridwar district Mansa Devi page in July 2026. It confirms Bilwa Parvat and ropeway access but does not publish current temple hours, aarti times or fares; confirm those locally.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Haridwar Temple Information
Verify current darshan timings, ropeway hours, and festival dates at the Haridwar District official site before visiting.
open_in_newharidwar.nic.inMannat Thread Tradition
Some devotees tie a thread while making a prayer and return to untie it after fulfilment
Bilwa Parvat Access
A ropeway serves Bilwa Parvat · Confirm current operating hours, fare and weather status at the base
Weather and Crowds
October–November and February–March have milder weather · Mornings are usually cooler