Question 1

What is the best time for Surkanda Devi Trek?

Accepted Answer

The best time to plan a Surkanda Devi Trek is throughout the year. Being an easy and short trudge, one does not need many days or any special preparations. Novice and seasoned trekkers can all partake in this adventure and enjoy the ever-changing sceneries of the place, from the vibrant spring/summer to sombre monsoons and demeure fall to snowy winters.

Question 2

What is the difficulty level of Surkanda Devi Trek?

Accepted Answer

The Surkanda Devi Trek is an easy and comfortable trail that can be completed within a few hours. There are two routes - Kanatal and Kaddukhal. The former has a distance of 11 kilometres and the latter is much shorter with a mere3 kilometres. Situated atop a hill, there are steep stone stairs that you have to climb to reach the Surkanda Devi Temple.

Question 3

How to reach Surkanda Devi Temple?

Accepted Answer

Surkanda Devi Temple is located on top of a hill, at an altitude of 2756 metres, at a distance of about 8 kilometres from a quaint hill-station of Dhanaulti and 22kilometres from another hamlet, Chamba in the Tehri Region. So, if you are travelling to either of the two townships, travelling to the temple would be easy.Meanwhile, people can also rent a cab from Mussoorie bus station or Dehradun Railway Station/Jolly Grant Airport all the way to Kaddukhal, which is the starting point for the Surkanda Devi Trek and 2-3 kilometres from the temple.

Question 4

What is Surkanda Devi Temple famous for?

Accepted Answer

The Surkanda Devi Temple is one among the 51 Shakti Peethas or shrines of the Hindu Goddess Shakti. According to mythology, the temple is considered to be one of the holiest places of worship in the country. Besides, the architecture of the sacred sanctum and 360 degrees panoramic views of the valley, mountains, greenery, and the misty sky is worth the time and effort.

Question 5

Which are the other best Uttarakhand treks that we can book from Thrillophilia?

Accepted Answer

Here is the list of best Uttarakhand treks that you can book from Thrillophilia:Kedarnath TrekDayara Bugyal TrekPindari Glacier TrekHemkund Sahib TrekMukta Top TrekNandikund TrekKedarkantha Winter Trek