Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Main God
Goddess Parvati
Timings
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location
Tehri Garhwal
Type
SHAKTI PEETH
Begin the 2 km trek from Kaddukhal through pine and oak forests. The trail gradually opens up to alpine meadows with increasingly dramatic Himalayan views. Stone steps mark the final approach.
Enter the small hilltop temple dedicated to Goddess Surkanda (Parvati), where her head (Sir/Surk) is believed to have fallen. The temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and houses a naturally formed rock representing the goddess.
Walk around the summit for one of the finest 360-degree panoramas in the Garhwal Himalayas. On clear days, see Bandarpunch, Swargarohini, Chaukhamba, Kedarnath, and the Gangotri group of peaks.
Surkanda, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand 249130
By Bus
Buses from Rishikesh and Mussoorie to Dhanaulti. From Dhanaulti (8 km), shared taxis to Kaddukhal. No public transport to the temple - trek required.
By Air
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (95 km).
By Rail
Rishikesh Railway Station (75 km) or Dehradun Railway Station (90 km).
trekInfo
2 km trek from Kaddukhal to the summit (30-45 minutes). Moderate incline with stone steps for the final stretch. No ponies or cable car. Carry water and a jacket - the summit at 2,756m is often windy.
Local Transport
Shared taxis from Dhanaulti or Chamba to Kaddukhal (the trek base). The 2 km trek from Kaddukhal to the summit is the only way to reach the temple.
The goddess of fertility, love, and devotion; consort of Lord Shiva.
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