SHAKTI TEMPLE darshan of this divine Trishul installed in the Shakti temple in Uttarkashi has special significance. The Shakti Temple of Uttarkashi remains open for devotees throughout the year. It is said about this divine trishul of Uttarkashi that it can be shaken with the finger. But holding it with the hand and applying full force does not budge. About 250 years ago, the Gurkhas invaded Garhwal and when they reached Uttarkashi in victory, they too thought of taking this wonderful celestial weapon with them to Nepal. The Gurkhas started digging this trident, it is said that the entire Gurkha army got tired while digging, but they could not find the end of it.
How To Reach
SHAKTI TEMPLE
Shakti Temple is situated on the banks of Bhagirathi River in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. The temple main attraction is a huge “trishul” which is 6 meter high and a circumstance of 90 cm in the bottom. Uttarkashi is well connected with motorable roads to major destination of Uttarakhand.
To reach Shakti Temple from Delhi, you can take buses or taxis from ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Rishikesh. From Rishikesh, hire a taxi, share a cab, or use local buses to reach Temple. The total distance from Delhi to Shakti Temple is approximately 409 km.
If you are traveling by air, the nearest airport to Shakti Temple is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is located approximately 169 km away. From the airport, you can hire a direct taxi to Shakti Temple.
If you are traveling by train, the nearest railway station to Shakti Temple is Rishikesh Station, situated approximately 164 km away. From the station, you can take a bus or hire a taxi to reach Shakti Temple.