≈ 4 km · short drive
A Shakti Peeth above the clouds
Surkanda Devi is one of the best-known Shakti Peeths in Garhwal, set on a hilltop above Dhanaulti with wide views of the Himalayan range on a clear day.
It is the closest major sight to the hotel — about 4 km by road — followed by a short uphill walk to the shrine.
From the hotel≈ 4 kmShort drive to the trailhead
WalkShort climbUphill path to the shrine
Best timeMorningClearer views, fewer crowds
Day out · night at the hotel
Suggested plan
MORNINGEarly breakfast at the hotel, then drive to the trailhead.
THE SHRINEWalk up to the temple, take darshan and enjoy the view.
AFTERNOONBack to the hotel for lunch and a rest.
NIGHTBack at the hotel — hot dinner at our restaurant, then a bonfire under the stars.
From the hotel
How to visit
- Start early for clearer mountain views.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the uphill path.
- Carry water and a light jacket.
- Ask the front desk to arrange a taxi both ways.
Day out · Night inExplore by day.
Explore by day.
Come back to the hotel at night.
Spend the day at the temples, lakes and viewpoints around Dhanaulti. When you return, the evening is ours — hot food at our restaurant and a bonfire to end the day.
Enquire for your stay →01Morning
Breakfast, then set out.
02Day
Visit the places nearby.
03Night
Dinner and a bonfire at the hotel.