Chandi Devi Temple, Haridwar

This temple is located on the Neel parvat on the hills in the holy city of Haridwar in Uttarakhand state. It is a siddha peeth where desires get fulfilled and one of the panch teerths in Haridwar. As per mythology, Goddess Parvati took the form of Chandi and killed demons Shumbh - Nishumbh & Chand - Mund at this place. Flowers, sweets, garland, insence sticks are offered to the deity and can buy from INR 50. It is about 4 kms from Har ki Poudi and entry is free. We used cable car to go to the temple which cost us INR 193.

It is located at much higher altitude. Rope way is really good and reliable. View from above is excellent. Neat and clean premises. Few shops and hotels are there at the top near temple. Few amusements are there while entering. Security check in is strict. Keep your entry passes handy while entering and during exit for both the temples.