Surkanda Devi
| Surkanda Devi | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Tehri Garhwal |
| Deity | Surkanda Devi |
| Festivals | Ganga Dusshera |
| Location | |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Country | India |
  Location in Uttarakhand | |
| Geographic coordinates | 30°24′41″N 78°17′19″E / 30.411383°N 78.2887°E |
| Elevation | 2,756 m (9,042 ft) |
Surkanda Devi is a Hindu temple near Kanatal, Uttarakhand, India. It is at an altitude of about 2756 metres 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Dhanaulti
Reaching there
The route from Dehradun goes via Mussoorie. From Kaddukhal, this temple is reached by a 1.5 km trek. Trek is quite steep and takes about two hours to complete. Horses are also available in case walking is not possible. The ropeway service has also been started from April 2022. Cable car in 2025 charges ₹225 per person for to and fro trip from the temple. The Temple is about 37 km from Mussoorie.
By Road
The nearest bus station is Dhanaulti, just 6-7 km away from the Temple.
By Rail
Dehradun Terminal railway station is nearest railway station, about 63 km from the temple.
By Air
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is about 88 km from the temple.
Surkanda Devi Temple Ropeway Service
Devotees had to trek for around 2 hours, but now they can easily visit the temple for darshan via ropeway.
The ropeway is 502 meters long and can carry up to 500 tourists per hour.
Surkanda Devi Temple Timings
The Surkanda Devi Temple opens at 5:00 AM early in the morning and closes at 10:00 PM. You can visit this temple during this time period throughout the year.
- 05:00 AM to 07:00 PM Summer
- 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM Winter
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