Treks by
April to June: Pleasant weather with clear skies, suitable for trekking and sightseeing. September to November: Post-monsoon freshness with lush greenery and comfortable temperatures.
By Air Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (~90 km) From Airport: Hire a taxi or take public transport to reach Kaddukhal via Dehradun and Mussoorie. By Rail Nearest Railway Station: Dehradun Railway Station (~70 km) From Station: Taxis and buses are available to reach Kaddukhal via Mussoorie and Dhanaulti. By Road From Delhi: Approximately 290 km via NH334 and NH707A, passing through Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, and Dehradun. From Dehradun: Approximately 70 km via Mussoorie and Dhanaulti. From Rishikesh: Approximately 80 km via Narendra Nagar and Chamba. From Haridwar: Approximately 89 km via Rishikesh and Narendra Nagar.
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2,756 meters
Surkanda Devi Temple is a revered Hindu shrine located near Kaddukhal village in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India. Perched at an altitude of approximately 2,756 meters (9,042 feet), the temple offers panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayan ranges and is enveloped by dense forests of rhododendron, oak, and deodar trees.
Surkanda Devi Temple stands as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India. According to Hindu mythology, it marks the spot where the head of Goddess Sati fell when Lord Vishnu dismembered her body to pacify Lord Shiva's grief. This event underscores the temple's profound spiritual significance, symbolizing the seat of consciousness and wisdom in the Shakta tradition .