Mansa Devi Temple stands on Bilwa Parvat, a hill above Haridwar in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Mansa Devi, and it is also known as Mansa Devi Mandir. For many visitors to Haridwar, it is the place that combines a religious visit with a good view over the town and the surrounding landscape.
Getting up the hill
The temple is reached in two ways. A cable car carries visitors up from the base of the hill, which makes the climb easy for most people. Those who prefer to walk can make the ascent on foot as a trek, taking their time along the route. Either way, the approach is part of the experience, and it gives a sense of how the temple sits above the town.
What to expect
- A visit to an ancient temple with a devotional atmosphere
- Elevated views from the hill, looking out over Haridwar
- A choice between the cable car and a walking route
Because the temple is a place of worship, visitors are asked to dress modestly and to behave with respect towards the shrine and those praying there.
Planning your visit
Mansa Devi Temple is in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, at Bilwa Parvat, Haridwar 249401. For questions before you travel, you can call the temple on +91-1334-227643. The temple suits travellers interested in Hindu devotion, in sacred sites in the Himalayan foothills, or in a short hilltop outing from the town.
