Kunjapuri Devi Temple
Near Rishikesh, Uttarakhand · Goddess Durga (Kunjapuri) · Shakti Temple
Hilltop Shakti shrine east of Rishikesh famed for Himalayan sunrise and Char Dham belt views.
Kunjapuri Temple stands on a peak of about 1,676 m in Tehri Garhwal district, 7 km from Narendra Nagar near Rishikesh. The Tehri district administration calls it one of the district’s most visited places, for its temple and for its panoramic view of the Garhwal Himalaya.
History
The Tehri district page describes Kunjapuri as a peak of about 1,676 m with a holy temple that is among the most visited places in the district, valued both for its stories of the gods and goddesses and for its view.
From the temple the snow ranges of Swargarohini, Gangotri, Banderpunch and Chaukhamba are visible, along with the Bhagirathi valley and Rishikesh, Haridwar and the Doon valley below. Visitors come especially for sunrise and sunset over the Himalayan peaks.
A forest trail of about 5 km climbs to the temple from Hindolakhal village. Incredible India’s Rishikesh itineraries pair Kunjapuri with Neelkanth and Triveni Ghat, and Navratri is the liveliest time to visit.
Good to know
Peak temple at about 1,676 m
View of Swargarohini, Gangotri, Banderpunch and Chaukhamba
Sunrise trek of about 5 km from Hindolakhal
Getting there
Nearest airport: Dehradun. Road from Rishikesh via Hindolakhal; steep final section.
Best time to visit: Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov