DEVI DARSHAN TREKKING
Base: Rishikesh.
Attractions: Kunjapuri, Surkhanda Devi, Chandrabadini Temples.
DEVI DARSHAN TREK
This trek is for those who wish to see the Himalaya and do not have the
strength or time to get a close view. Three sidh-peeths named after the
Goddess Durga are on top of hills that are located at the three corners of
a triangle.
The temples are:
1. Kunjapuri 1645 m
2. Surkhanda Devi 3030 m
3. Chandrabadini 2756 m
From each temple, the other two are visible. Each also presents a
panoramic view of the mighty Garhwal Himalaya and the Doon Valley.
Each temple is approachable by motor vehicle and then by short treks of
an hour-and-a-half each from the nearest motor-heads. The treks are not
tiresome and much strength or stamina are not needed. Tap water is not
available, except at Chandrabadini and, therefore, water bottles should be
carried.
Each hill-top temple brings on a mood of meditation. Those versed in
transcendental meditation will feel the vibrations of each of these holy
environs.
The GMVN has a 4-day programme for the three places, taking in Deoprayag
and Rishikesh as well.
