Chandi Devi Temple sits atop the Neel Parvat across the Ganges river from Haridwar. Dedicated to Chandika Devi, this Siddhapeeth marks the battleground where the goddess killed demon kings Chanda and Munda, before taking a momentary rest atop the hill. The main stone idol was consecrated by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century, while the modern structure was constructed by King Suchat Singh of Kashmir in 1929. The summit affords expansive vistas over Haridwar and the meandering Ganges plain.
Sacred Overview & Architectural Heritage
Essential Pilgrim Facts & Logistics
Verified Data
District
Haridwar
Circuit / Cluster
Shaktipeeths & Devi Temples
Siddha Peethas of Haridwar
Primary Deity
Maa Chandi Devi
Altitude
360 m
(1,181 ft)
Trek & Roadhead
3 km trek from Chandi Ghat, Haridwar (Ropeway / Footpath starts at base)
Recommended Season
October to March; Navratri and Kumbh/Ardh Kumbh milestones
Pilgrimage Schedule
Opens: Open year-round (06:00 AM - 08:00 PM); Udan Khatola ropeway available | Closes: Open year-round
Winter Worship Seat (Gaddi Sthal)
Same sanctum
Priesthood Lineage
Haridwar Purohit Council
OpenStreetMap Route & Pilgrimage Access Map
Live spatial coordinates and transit route from the most searched transit hub to Chandi Devi Temple, Haridwar.
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On-Foot Trek
3 km from Chandi Ghat, Haridwar (Ropeway / Footpath starts at base)
Route via Rishikesh: Main pilgrimage base with extensive taxi union, bus depot & rail connectivity.
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