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- Spring; autumn
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- Moderate to high on holidays
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Surkanda Devi Temple
Hilltop temple reached by a walking route from the Kaddukhal area.
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01 — The story
The story
A steady uphill walk rewards visitors with a hilltop shrine and broad views in clear weather.
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02 — About
About Surkanda Devi Temple
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We’re still writing about Surkanda Devi Temple: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.
03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
Time and effort
Moderate
Easy
Moderate
Hard
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Trek duration
- 1–2 hours round trip for many visitors
Tickets and permits
- Parking
- Trailhead parking
- Permits
- Confirm trail/ropeway operation and temple rules
On the ground
- Local food
- Local tea, snacks and Garhwali food
- Access
- Road to Kaddukhal then uphill trail; ropeway status should be checked
- Families
- Suitable for active visitors; uphill climb required
- Mobile network
- Variable
Stay safe
Steep steps, weather and crowds; use footwear with grip.
Where it is
Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Near Kaddukhal / Dhanaulti
30.41° N 78.29° E
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