Temples in & around Mussoorie

Mussoorie is a fascinating hill station located in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand. It is one of the most beautiful hill stations in India, and among the must include places in Uttarakhand tour packages. This pristine hill station is known for its unparalleled beauty, soothing environment, dense forests, stunning waterfalls, and picturesque views of the underlying Doon Valley and the magnificent Himalayas. Also, Mussoorie is called the gateway to the Yamunotri and Gangotri. Besides all these, the surrounding of Mussoorie houses many revered temples that hold great historical and mythological significance.

Here is the list of sacred temples that one should not miss during your next trip to Mussoorie.

Jwala Devi Temple

Jwala Devi Temple is an ancient temple situated on the top of the Benog Tibba at an altitude of 2100 m in Mussorie. It is one of the must-visit places as part of Mussoorie tour packages. Dedicated to Goddess Durga, the temple houses a stone idol of the goddess in the inner sanctum that attracts thousands of devotees to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga. The place also attracts nature lovers as the temple is surrounded by imposing hills, lush greenery, and small streams. Tourists can have a glimpse of the Shivalik range on one side and the lush green Yamuna Valley on the other. Navaratra is the main festival celebrated here with much fervor.

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Surkanda Devi Temple

Surkanda Devi Temple is a Hindu temple situated at Kuddukhal village near Mussoorie. Located on Chamba – Dhanaulti Road, it is one of the prominent places of pilgrimage in Uttarakhand and among the must include places in Dhanaulti Tour Packages. Dedicated to Goddess Parvati, this temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peeth located all over the Indian subcontinent where the head of the goddess fell. It is also a part of the popular Devi Darshan triangle that includes Chandrabadni and Kunjapuri. Perched at an altitude of about 2756 m, the temple is famous for its architectural beauty and offers a 360-degree view of the surrounding region along with the snowy Himalayan peaks. Also, it commands a beautiful view of Dehra Dun, Rishikesh, Chandrabadni, Pratapnagar, and Chakrata.

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Bhadraj Temple

Situated atop a hill, Bhadraj Temple is located in the western region of Mussoorie. The temple is dedicated to Lord Bal Bhadra, brother of Lord Krishna. Devotees offer milk and butter to the idol of the deity. One can get a splendid view of the Doon Valley, Chakrata ranges, and the Jaunsar Bawar area of the Himalayas. The temple organizes a fair every year from 15th to 17th of August that attracts thousands of devotees who seek blessings from Lord Bhadra. Tourists can reach the temple by 11 km trek from Clouds End. It is an ideal spot for trekking and is also known as the milkman’s trail in Mussoorie. This is one of the top places to visit in Mussoorie.

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Radha Krishna Mandir

Radha Krishna Mandir is a beautiful Hindu temple located in the Charleville near Mussoorie. It is one of the revered temples located in Mussoorie, among the top hill stations in Uttarakhand. Stands tall as a petite white temple, the shrine houses a marble sculpture of Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha. Adorned with beautiful garments, ornaments, and scented flowers, the idol depicts the Lord playing his flute, while Radha stands at his side, listening to the spellbinding melodies. Also, one can spot the underground rooms where sages of the ancient time used to meditate and also pay their homage to Ujiyar Sagar, the holy water body present in the temple complex.

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Nag Devta Temple

Nag Devta Temple is an ancient shrine located on Cart Mackenzie Road in Mussoorie, among the popular hill stations near Delhi. Dedicated to God of Snakes, a large number of devotees visit the temple every year to offer their prayers. This temple is especially crowded during the auspicious occasion of Nag Panchami. During this festival, the temple is beautifully decorated with flowers and colorful lights, and a grand puja is organized wherein snakes and images are worshipped and the devotees offer milk to live cobras without any inhibitions. Besides, one can also get a splendid view of Doon Valley and the Mussoorie town as part of Uttarakhand packages.

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