Surkanda Devi Temple is located near Kadukhal Kanatal and Dhanaulti in Tehri district of Uttarakhand. It is one of the 51 Shaktipeeth temples in India and is dedicated to Mata Sati. Located on the top of the mountain.
The trek starts from Kaddukhal and there is a good path throughout the way. Initially for a few metres, you have stairs and then you have a concrete walkway from the valley side to the top and you can also go by ropeway.This route is very beautiful and offers a beautiful view of the surroundings. From the top, you can enjoy spectacular views of dense forests and panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks.
The architecture of Surkanda Devi Temple is attractive. The simple structural sanctum of the temple houses the idol of Goddess Marsarkanda, beautifully adorned in silk robes and silver crowns. A statue of Lord Hanuman and a statue of the goddess sitting on a lion can also be seen in the temple grounds. Ganga Dussehra is a major festival celebrated here.This festival starts from the first day of the month of Jyeshtha and ends on the tenth day. Navratri is also celebrated in this temple. From here you can see snow covered peaks.This ropeway will be an alleviation to the aficionados and vacationers coming for the darshan of Maa Surkanda Devi. Prior, they needed to stroll by walking from here for something like 2 hours, while they will actually want to handily arrive at the spot. He additionally added that this assistance will likewise assist with expanding the occupation of neighborhood individuals, alongside giving a lift to experience and strict the travel industry.
