Lying in the divine Himalayas of Tehri Garhwal district, three Siddha Peeths can be located well on top of three different mountains, dedicated to ‘Sati the wife of lord ‘Shiva’ . The holy triangle of the temple is linked with a famous tale …. when Sati, daughter of Daksha Prajapat, immolated herself at the sacrificiala spot lord Shiva took the dead body of his wife and started walking towardas the Himalayas. The places where the parts of her dead body fell are known as Kunjapuri, Surkanda Devi and Chandrabadni and are thus worshipped as Siddha Peeths.

Kunjapuri

Located at an altitude of 1645 mts . and lends a panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks to the North and Rishikesh, Haridwar and the Doon valley to the South. Travelling towards Gangotri, about 6 kms, from Narendra Nagar the road bifurcates at Hindola Khal, leading to the shrine, which is 5 kms. further. Being a prime religious center, thousands of visitors come throughout the year especially during ‘Navratras’ (April & October). Grand Celebrations are held during the Dussehra festival.

Accessibility

• Rail : Rishikesh is the last railhead for the shrine which is 27 kms. from the road.
• Road : At present there is no bus sevice upto the temple. Hindola khal is on the way to Gangotri. From Hindolakhal one can hire a jeep or can go 3 kms . by foot to the shrine It is 26 kms. by jeep.

Accommodation

• Rainbasera.

Surkanda Devi

Situated at an elevation of 3,030 mts. above sea level near village Kaddukhal, the temple of Surkanda Devi is 40 kms. from Mussoorie and 24 kms. from Chamba. The temple site is accessible on foot, being about 2 kms. from the motorable road connecting Kaddukhal. The snow – covered Himalayas and the forest area between Mussoorie and Chamba offer a splendid view. A big local fair is held here in the month of June every year, attracting tourists from all over.

Accessibility

• Rail : Nearest railhead is Dehradun, 70 kms.

Chandrabadni

The last in the holy triad, atop a hill, one can reach the temple either from Kandikhal enroute Srinagar Tehri, from where it is an 8 km. walk to the temple of from Jamnikhal en-route Dev Prayag-Tehri via a link road upto Jurana (9kms.) and then take a bridle path (1.5 kms.) upto the temple . A big fair is held in April every year. Adding to the various religious and cultural performances. the view of the snow – capped Himalayas is soul- lifting. A visit to the shrine is an experience to cherish.

Accessibility

• Rail : Rishikesh is the railhed, 109 kms away.
• Road : The temple is 37 kms. from Deoprayag, 109 kms. from Rishikesh, 56 kms. from Tehri on Tehri-Deoprayag motorable road.

Accommodation

• Available at the Dharamshala.