New Parking Facility Set to Enhance Visitor Experience at Surkanda Devi Temple in Uttarakhand

Tehri, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : A new parking facility is under construction near the Surkanda Devi Temple in Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, promising to significantly improve the experience for devotees. This development comes as welcome news for those visiting the temple, especially during peak times when traffic congestion often becomes an issue.

According to district tourism officer Sobat Rana, the need for parking at Kaddukhala has been pressing. The project has been assigned to the tourism department by the state sector and is estimated to cost around ₹8.64 crore. Although the parking was originally scheduled for completion in January, work had stalled for reasons not disclosed. However, progress has resumed, and the facility is expected to be ready before the next tourist season.

Rana emphasized the importance of this project, noting that visitors frequently faced traffic jams, particularly during festival days and weekends. The situation worsens during the Navratri festival, leading to significant delays. The construction is being carried out by the Public Works Department, and Rana reassured that the facility would be operational in time for the influx of visitors.

Once completed, the parking area will provide much-needed relief for those traveling to the temple, alleviating the long traffic jams often experienced at Kaddukhala. This development will not only benefit the devotees but also support local businesses that rely on the steady flow of visitors.

The Surkanda Devi Temple is a revered site, part of India’s 51 Shakti Peeths, and holds great spiritual significance. It is believed that the head of Goddess Sati fell at this location, giving rise to its name. Nestled at an elevation of approximately 2,757 meters (9,000 feet), the temple attracts pilgrims year-round, offering them spiritual peace and divine blessings from the goddess.