Surkanda Devi Temple in Dhanaulti Uttarakhand India

Dhanaulti is a hill station 24 km from Mussoorie, and 29 km from Chamba and New Tehri. This beautiful picnic spot with perfect climate and serene landscapes make it a perfect holiday getaway.Surkanda Devi is a Hindu temple situated close to the small resort hamlet of Dhanaulti in Tehri District.It is surrounded by dense forests and affords a scenic view of the surrounding region including the Himalayas to the north, and certain cities to the south .Here is Some Fact about Surkanda Devi Temple in Dhanaulti Uttarakhand India.

Location: 8 kms from Dhanaulti in tehri garhwal,Uttarakhand

Altitude: 9995 feet /3038 meters

Dedicated to: Godess Parvati

Significance :One of the Surkanda Devi temple

Entry: Free

Photography: Allow

Temple timing:5:00 AM to 9:00PM

Visiting timing: 1 hour
Phone: 078350 15681

Best time to visit: June to Feb

Festival: Ganga Dussehra festival(May-June)

More Information about Surkanda Devi Temple

Surknda Devi Temple is located at 8 kms from Dhanaulti in tehri garhwal,Uttarakhand India.The temple is at an altitude of about 3038 meters, or 9975 ft; lies close to nearby hill stations of Dhanaulti.The temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. Goddess Parvati, also known as Maa Sati gave her life in the sacrificial ceremony organized by Daksha Prajapati (father of Goddess Parvati) as her father humiliated her husband Lord Shiva by not inviting him for that ceremony. When Lord Shiva carried the body of his wife Goddess Parvati, head fell at this destination and thus this place has awesome religious significance.Thousands of Tourist visit this beautiful temple every year. Temple is very beautiful and trekking till temple tests your endurance. Local people take 30 mins to climb up till temple so one can rate themselves on the basis of local people

Nearest Tourist Attractions of Surkanda Devi Temple

Umbhri Devi Temple
Maa Bhangayani Temple
Chandi Devi Temple
Shakumbhri Devi Temple

Nearest Hotels and Restaurants Surkanda Devi Temple

Whispering Pines,Dhanaulti
Apple Orchid Resort By Royal Collection Hotel
Camp Awara, Dhanaulti
Camp o Royal,Dhanaulti
Hotel Crystal Palace,Dhanaulti

How to Reach Surkanda Devi Temple Dhanaulti

By Air: The Nearest Airport is chandigarh air force base Airport , morni which is 137 km away from Surkanda Devi Temple .

By Rail: The nearest railway station to surkanda devi temple is dehradun train station which is 25 km away from Surkanda Devi Temple.

Br Road: Surkanda Devi is well connected by motorable roads with Major destinations of Uttarakhand state.Buses to Rishikesh, Tehri, Dehradun and Mussoorie are available from ISBT Dehradun. Buses and Taxis to Dhaunaulty are easily available from Dehradun and Mussoorie.You must 1.5 Km reach by Tracking.

By Tracker: Local Tracker available form Tehri bus station near Laundoor Bazar.

By Tracking: Best Route Mussoorie- Suwakholi- Dhanaulti-Surkanda Devi.