Chandi Ghat
Haridwar, Uttarakhand · riverfront
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Chandi Ghat — commonly written Chandighat — is one of Haridwar's principal riverfront bathing ghats, spread along the eastern bank of the Ganga a few kilometres downstream of the famous Har Ki Pauri. Where Har Ki Pauri is compact, crowded and ceremonial, Chandi Ghat is broad, open and comparatively unhurried, which makes it a favourite with local families, pilgrims seeking a quieter dip, and photographers drawn to the wide sweep of the river against the first Himalayan foothills. The ghat takes its name from Chandi Devi, whose hilltop temple crowns Neel Parvat directly above the eastern bank, and the whole precinct functions as the pilgrim gateway to that shrine.
Where to Eat Nearby
- ✦Satvik dhabas and sweet stalls near the Chandi Devi ropeway base - pure-vegetarian chana-poori, aloo sabzi, kachori and hot jalebi for pilgrims; simple and best eaten fresh (hours vary, busiest in the mornings).
- ✦Hoshiyar Puri (Upper Road, near Bara Bazaar, toward Har Ki Pauri) - a long-standing pure-vegetarian institution famed for its poori-sabzi thali; a short auto-ride from the ghat (confirm current timings).
- ✦Mohan Ji Puri Wale (Bara Bazaar area) - well-known pure-vegetarian breakfast spot for poori, kachori and sabzi; toward Har Ki Pauri, about 10-15 minutes by auto.
- ✦Classic pure-veg restaurants and thali houses near Har Ki Pauri - dependable North Indian thalis and South Indian snacks; entirely vegetarian, as is all of Haridwar.
About
Chandi Ghat — commonly written Chandighat — is one of Haridwar's principal riverfront bathing ghats, spread along the eastern bank of the Ganga a few kilometres downstream of the famous Har Ki Pauri.
- Where Har Ki Pauri is compact, crowded and ceremonial, Chandi Ghat is broad, open and comparatively unhurried, which makes it a favourite with local families, pilgrims seeking a quieter dip, and photographers drawn to the wide sweep of the river against the first Himalayan foothills.
- The ghat takes its name from Chandi Devi, whose hilltop temple crowns Neel Parvat directly above the eastern bank, and the whole precinct functions as the pilgrim gateway to that shrine.
- The ghat's practical importance lies in its role as a base terminal.
- From the Chandighat area, devotees either begin the roughly 3-kilometre uphill trek to the Chandi Devi Temple or ride the Chandi Devi Udankhatola, a cable car of about 740 metres that climbs some 200 metres to the summit atop Neel Parvat, on the eastern bank of the Ganga.
- The lower ropeway station sits near the base of the hill off Najibabad Road, and on busy pilgrimage days a steady flow of visitors moves between the riverside and the mountain.
- Because Chandi Devi and Mansa Devi are commonly paired with a bath in the Ganga, Chandi Ghat sees a natural rhythm of bathe-then-climb devotion.
- As a ghat, its daily life follows the river.
- Mornings bring ritual bathing, sun salutations and the release of leaf-boat diyas; evenings bring a Ganga aarti of lamps, bells and hymns that, while less thronged than the grand spectacle at Har Ki Pauri, carries the same devotional charge in a calmer setting.
- The Ganga here is a swift, cold, snow-fed current — bathing is done at the built steps and chained edges, never in the open channel.
- Haridwar is a holy city that is entirely vegetarian and alcohol-free by custom, so every eatery around Chandi Ghat is pure-vegetarian by default.
- Simple satvik dhabas and sweet stalls near the ropeway base serve chana-poori, aloo sabzi, kachori and hot jalebi to pilgrims, while the celebrated old vegetarian institutions of the Bara Bazaar and Upper Road lie a short auto-ride toward Har Ki Pauri.
- Travellers should treat the riverbank with reverence, keep it litter-free, and remember that Haridwar's sanctity means no meat, fish or alcohol anywhere in the town.
Timings & Entry Fee
Verified: August 2026
Location & How to Reach
Address
Chandighat, eastern bank of the Ganga near the Chandi Devi ropeway base, below Neel Parvat, off Najibabad Road, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, 249401
How to Reach: Chandighat, eastern bank of the Ganga, about 3-4 km downstream (south) of Har Ki Pauri. From Har Ki Pauri an auto-rickshaw or e-rickshaw costs roughly Rs 40-80 (10-15 minutes); from Haridwar Junction railway station it is about 5 km, Rs 80-120 by auto. There is no metro in Haridwar. The Chandi Devi ropeway lower station is beside the ghat area off Najibabad Road; the alternative is a 3 km foot trek up Neel Parvat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chandi Ghat in Haridwar known for?
Chandi Ghat (Chandighat) is a broad bathing ghat on the eastern bank of the Ganga, a few kilometres downstream of Har Ki Pauri. It is known as a calmer spot for a ritual dip and an evening Ganga aarti, and it serves as the base for reaching the Chandi Devi Temple atop Neel Parvat, either by a roughly 3 km trek or by the Chandi Devi ropeway.
Is there an entry fee at Chandi Ghat?
No. Chandi Ghat is a public riverfront and free to visit at any hour. Only the Chandi Devi ropeway to the hilltop temple charges a fare, which is paid separately at the ropeway station; please confirm the current fare locally as it is revised periodically.
How do I get from Chandi Ghat to the Chandi Devi Temple?
You have two options from the Chandighat base: trek roughly 3 km uphill along the path to the temple, or take the Chandi Devi ropeway (Udankhatola), a cable car of about 740 metres that climbs to the shrine on Neel Parvat. The temple is generally open around 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM; ropeway hours are seasonal, so check on the day.
How do I reach Chandi Ghat from Har Ki Pauri?
Chandi Ghat is about 3-4 km downstream (south) of Har Ki Pauri on the eastern bank. An auto-rickshaw or e-rickshaw takes 10-15 minutes and costs roughly Rs 40-80. From Haridwar Junction railway station it is about 5 km (Rs 80-120 by auto). There is no metro in Haridwar.
Is it safe to bathe in the Ganga at Chandi Ghat?
Bathe only at the built steps and hold the safety chains at the edge; the Ganga here is a swift, cold, snow-fed current and the open channel is dangerous. Keep children close, avoid the water after heavy rain when levels rise, and treat the ghat respectfully by keeping it clean.
Where can I eat vegetarian food near Chandi Ghat?
All of Haridwar is a holy, strictly vegetarian and alcohol-free city, so every eatery here is pure-vegetarian. Near the ropeway base you will find simple satvik dhabas and sweet stalls serving chana-poori, kachori and jalebi. For a proper meal, the famous old vegetarian eateries around Upper Road and Bara Bazaar - such as Hoshiyar Puri and Mohan Ji Puri Wale - are a short auto-ride toward Har Ki Pauri.
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