Surkanda Devi Temple is a sacred Hindu temple located in the state of Uttarakhand in northern India. The temple is high up in the mountains, around 10,000 feet (3,030 meters) above the sea. It’s a special place where people go to worship Goddess Surkanda, who is a form of the Hindu goddess Parvati. This temple holds immense religious and cultural significance, attracting devotees and tourists alike.
Mythological Background: According to the legend, the head of Goddess Sati (an earlier incarnation of Parvati) fell at this spot when Lord Shiva was carrying her charred body after her self-immolation. it’s believed to be one of the Shakti Peethas.
The temple is located in the Tehri District of Uttarakhand, India. The temple sits on top of a hill, and you have to walk about 2 to 3 kilometers from the starting point to get there. This trek is part of what makes it so appealing.
Trek distance(Kaddukhal to the Surkanda Devi temple) :- 2kms
Ropeway distance(Kaddukhal to the Surkanda Devi temple) :-502 meters
Money :- INR 170 per head
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