SURKANDA DEVI TEMPLE is dedicated to Goddess Durga, one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Surkanda Devi Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. The idol of Goddess Kali is installed in the Surkanda Devi temple. The mention of the temple of Surkanda Devi is also found in Kedarkhand and Skandpuran. Surkanda Devi Temple is right on the top of the mountain. Surkanda Devi Temple is surrounded by dense forests and from this place one can see a beautiful view of the Himalayas in the north. Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamnotri i.e. the hills of the four dhams can be seen in front of the temple complex.
How To Reach
SEM MUKHEM NAGRAJ TEMPLE
The Sem Mukhem Nagraj Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. Tourist can reach the temple by trek of 7 km from Khamba khal, which is connected to New Tehri town by 89 km motorable road. Taxis and sharing cabs are available from New Tehri to Temple.
If you are traveling by bus from Delhi, you can find buses and taxis from ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Rishikesh. From there, you can hire a taxi, share a cab, and use local buses to reach New Tehri and continue your journey to base of temple. The total distance from Delhi to Sem Mukhem Temple is approximately 362 km.
If you are traveling by air, the nearest airport to Sem Mukhem Temple is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is located approximately 143 km away. From the airport, you can hire a direct taxi to Sem Mukhem Temple.
If you are traveling by train, the nearest railway station to Sem Mukhem Temple is Rishikesh Railway Station, situated approximately 137 km away. From the station, you can take a bus or hire a taxi to reach New Tehri and continue your journey to Sem Mukhem Temple.