About Kunjapuri Temple

Located at an altitude of 1645 m and lends a panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks to the North and Rishikesh, Haridwar and Doon valley to the South. Traveling towards Gangotri, about 6 km from Narendra Nagar the road bifurcates towards Hindola Khal, leading to the shrine, which is 5 km further.

Being a prime religious centre, thousands of visitors come throughout the year especially during “Navratras” (April & October). Grand celebrations are held during the Dusshera festival.Siva passed through this place on his way back to Kailash with the dead body of Sati whose body part fell at the spot where the temple of Kunja Puri stands.