Mansa Devi Temple
About
Mansa Devi Temple sits on Bilwa Parvat, the hill overlooking the city, reached by a 500-metre cable car from the base of the hill. The temple is one of five Shakti Peethas in the region and is dedicated to the goddess who fulfils wishes (mansa means 'desire'). Pilgrims tie sacred threads at a tree inside the temple courtyard to mark their wish; once granted, they return to untie it.
Highlights
What makes this place special
Cable Car Ride
A short but dramatic cable car climb to Mansa Devi Temple over Haridwar, giving the best aerial view of the city’s layout and the Ganga curving through it, making it one of the top things to do in Haridwar and a highlight of Haridwar sightseeing and Haridwar tourism.
Wish-Fulfillment Tree
A sacred tree inside Mansa Devi Temple where devotees tie threads to mark their wishes and return to untie them once granted, making it one of the most meaningful things to do in Haridwar
Things to Know
- •Cable car ₹140 return
- •Long queues on weekends — go early
- •Restricted items not allowed on cable car
- •Photography not permitted inside
- •Small temple — move respectfully
