Surkanda Devi Temple occupies an commanding pinnacle at 2,757 meters near Dhanaulti and forms part of the revered Siddhapeeth triangle of Tehri Garhwal alongside Kunjapuri and Chandrabadani. Mythologically, it is the sacred spot where the head (Sir/Shira) of Sati dropped while Lord Shiva carried her body across the cosmos, leading to its historic name Sirkhanda (later Surkanda). Devotees reach the panoramic summit via a steep 1.5 km stone stairway or an aerial passenger ropeway starting from Kaddukhal.
Sacred Overview & Architectural Heritage
Essential Pilgrim Facts & Logistics
Verified Data
District
Tehri Garhwal
Circuit / Cluster
Himalayan Ridge Shrines
Shaktipeeths & Devi Temples
Primary Deity
Maa Surkanda Devi (Parvati)
Altitude
2,757 m
(9,045 ft)
Trek & Roadhead
1.5 km trek from Kaddukhal (Between Dhanaulti and Chamba)
Recommended Season
March to June, September to December; Ganga Dussehra fair in May-June
Pilgrimage Schedule
Opens: Open year-round (05:00 AM - 08:00 PM); Ropeway operational | Closes: Open year-round
Winter Worship Seat (Gaddi Sthal)
Same sanctum
Priesthood Lineage
Local Uniyal Brahmins
OpenStreetMap Route & Pilgrimage Access Map
Live spatial coordinates and transit route from the most searched transit hub to Surkanda Devi Temple.
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On-Foot Trek
1.5 km from Kaddukhal (Between Dhanaulti and Chamba)
Route via Rishikesh: Main pilgrimage base with extensive taxi union, bus depot & rail connectivity.
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