TAPKESHWAR TEMPLE

Dehradun houses one of its most visited temples, Tapkeshwar where Lord Shiva is the presiding deity. Blessed by natural extravagant sights abundantly, the prominent feature of this temple is the main Shivlinga that is kept sacredly inside a cave.

The temple resides by the side of thick forests and the natural cave drops water from the roof little by little to give away the Shivlinga more beauty and in turn it appears as an amusing spectacle. The temple is existing in a location which is easily accessible, it is hardly six kilometers away from the city.

Shivratri is the biggest festival celebrated at the temple when thousands of pilgrims come and pay tribute to the deity. The cool sulphur- water springs are an additional feature the temple proudly possesses within it. The devotees will take a bath in these springs before they enter inside the temple.

Dehradun houses one of its most visited temples, Tapkeshwar where Lord Shiva is the presiding deity. Blessed by natural extravagant sights abundantly, the prominent feature of this temple is the main Shivlinga that is kept sacredly inside a cave. Tapkeshwar Temple, a revered cave shrine in Dehradun, is a spiritual highlight often included in Uttarakhand packages.

The temple resides by the side of thick forests and the natural cave drops water from the roof little by little to give away the Shivlinga more beauty and in turn it appears as an amusing spectacle.|

The temple is existing in a location which is easily accessible, it is hardly six kilometers away from the city. Shivratri is the biggest festival celebrated at the temple when thousands of pilgrims come and pay tribute to the deity. The cool sulphur- water springs are an additional feature the temple proudly possesses within it. The devotees will take a bath in these springs before they enter inside the temple.

How To Reach

1. By Car: Tapkeshwar Temple is approximately 7 km away from the Dehradun city centre.

You can reach there in about 21 minutes via Ambala - Paonta Sahib - Herbertpur - Dehradun - Rishikesh National Hwy/Chakrata Rd.

2. By Auto: You can take a shared/private auto to reach Tapkeshwar Temple from the city centre. Taking sharing autos is one of the cheapest ways to reach there.

3. By Bus: Another cheapest way to reach Tapkeshwar Temple is to take a bus. There are buses available every 5 minutes going on that route.

Best Time To Visit

1. Best Day of the Week: The best day of the week to visit the Tapkeshwar temple is Monday, as it is an auspicious day for Lord Shiva. However, if you want to avoid crowds then you can visit anytime during the week except for Monday and weekend.

2. Best Time of the Day: The best time to visit during the day is during the early morning and in the evening. During this time frame, you will experience less crowd and a more peaceful setting. 

Other Essential Information

Visitor Tips:

1. Plan your visit early in the day to avoid crowds and experience the serene ambience of the temple.

2. Maintain peace and avoid loud conversations or disruptive behaviour, especially inside the temple.

3. Dress modestly, covering your shoulders and knees, out of respect for the religious customs.

4. Avoid flash photography inside the temple and respect guidelines provided by priests.

5. Get flowers and milk for offerings to Lord Shiva and consider sitting inside the temple and seek blessings.