Kunjapuri Sunrise Trek Rishikesh is a downhill trek from Kunjapuri Temple which is the highest point of this trek. This place is also famous for its serene Sunrise view from the top. Kunjapuri temple is also one of the 52 sakthipeeth of Goddess Parvati in India and Nepal.
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About Kunjapuri Temple
Kunjapuri Devi temple is one of the three Devi Sidhpeeth temples in tehri district making a triangular shape. According to religious Hindu mythologies, here chest of burned Sati had fallen. This ancient temple is located at 1600 meters in height. It is believed that every wish you make here is granted. To reach the top of the temple you had to climb 80 steep stairs.
How to do Kunjapuri Trek Rishikesh?
- Down-Hill Trekking
- Down-Hill Cycle Trek.
Kunjapuri Downhill trekking Rishikesh
Starting Point: Tapovan, Rishikesh
Total Duration: 5- 6 Hr.
Total Trek Distance: 15 km Downhill
Minimum Persons per Group(Required): 4 Persons
>Pick up from our Office Tapovan, Rishikesh
>Reach Kunjapuri Temple
>Watch the Sunrise
>This spot is great for Meditation/Yoga
>Trek Downhill from Kunjapuri to Rishikesh via Neer Waterfall Rishikesh
>Feel free to plunge into majestic Neer Waterfall Rishikesh
>Trek down to our Office.
What is Included in the Kunjapuri Downhill Trek?
>Professional Trekking Guide
>Water Bottle
>Pick up and Drop from our office
>Breakfast
>Snacks and Beverages
Kunjapuri Downhill Cycling
Starting Point: Tapovan, Rishikesh
Total Duration: 5- 6 Hr.
Total Cycling Distance: 28 km Downhill
Minimum Persons per Group(Required): 4 Persons
>Pick up from our Office Tapovan, Rishikesh
>Reach Kunjapuri Temple
>Watch the Sunrise
>This spot is great for Meditation/Yoga
>Cycle Downhill from Kunjapuri to Rishikesh via Neer Waterfall Rishikesh
>Feel free to plunge into majestic Neer Waterfall Rishikesh
>Cycle down to our Office.
What is Included in the Kunjapuri Cycle Trek?
- Cycles(Mountain Bikes)
- Helmets
- Water Bottle
- Breakfast
- Snacks and beverages
- Pick up and Drop from our Office
Sunrise / Sunset Timings of Kunjapuri Temple
| Month | Sunrise Time | Sunset Time |
| January | 07:13 am | 05:28 pm |
| February | 07:06 am | 05:55 pm |
| March | 06:42 am | 06:15 pm |
| April | 06:05 am | 06:35 pm |
| May | 05:33 am | 06:54 pm |
| June | 05:15 am | 07:13 pm |
| July | 05:19 am | 07:22 pm |
| August | 05:36 am | 07:10 pm |
| September | 05:54 am | 06:44 pm |
| October | 06:10 am | 06:02 pm |
| November | 06:31 am | 05:29 pm |
| December | 06:55 am | 05:16 pm |
How to Reach Kunjapuri Temple:
> By Air
Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the closest situated airport at a distance of about 43 km. Cabs and taxis are readily available for hiring to Kunjapuri and neighboring areas.
> By Train
The nearest railway station is in Rishikesh. The Rishikesh railway station is at a distance of 27 kilometers from Kunjapuri. Motorable roads are also well joined with Kunjapuri. The common connecting city is Delhi for most of the trains.
> By Road
Kunjapuri is well connected with most of the major cities in the state, like Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Dehradun. Buses and cabs are easily available from the major cities across the Garhwal region.
What is the story behind Kunjapuri Temple?
Kunjapuri temple is named after Kunjapuri Devi which is one of the 52 Sakthipeeth(Power Centres) of Goddess Durga in India and Nepal. It is established by jagatguru Adi Shankracharya. Sakhthipeeths are the spots where body parts of Sati were fallen while Lord Shiva was carrying her body and taking her to Kailash Parvat after Sati had flung herself in the yajna fires when some derogatory remarks were made about her husband by her father Daksha.
What is special About Kunjapuri Trek Rishikesh?
>Amazing Sunrise View
>360° Views of many high mountains like Swarga Rohini, Gangotri, Banderpunch, and Chaukhamba.
>Highest mountain around Rishikesh at a height of 1600 meters.
>Great Spot for Meditation or Yoga Lovers
Frequently Asked Questions
Kunjapuri Sunrise Trek is the most famous trek in Rishikesh.
It usually takes 5-6 Hr. to complete the trek.
We are staying at Tapovan and want to go Kunjapuri temple in the morning.What are the different ways by which we can reach.
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