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टपकेश्वर मंदिर, Tapkeshwar temple, Lord Shiva’s temple distance from ISBT and timings to visit it for religious visit on Maha Shivratri

Tapkeshwar Mandir,Dehradun River

As you know, Tapkeshwar Temple is one of the prominent religious places of Dehradun. It is one of the places among tourist places which are very popular for their natural scenic beauty and peaceful ambiance. This temple is situated on the bank of Nandi rive, Nandi who is believed to be closest to Lord Shiva. This temple is surrounded by mountains and forests which makes its ambiance peaceful and calm. A lot of people all across the neighboring places come here to seek the blessings from Lord Shiva on Shivratri. The most significant aspect of this place is the Lingam which is inside the cave.

History of Tapkeshwar Temple

It is said that the Lingam which is in the cave is not manmade; it is naturally carved on the stone. The cave is referred as Drona Caves, after the name of Guru Dronacharya. Guru Dronacharya was the teacher of Pandavas and Kauravas in the epic of Mahabharat. It is believed that Guru Dronacharya used to live in the cave of Tapkeshwar Temple and worship Lingam. Some people also believe that there used to be a continuous downpour of milk drop on the Lingam, but now water downpours in the place of milk.

Tapkeshwar Mela

Shivratri is one of the auspicious festivals of Hindus. It is celebrated with utmost devotion and enthusiasm in Tapkeshwar Temple. Devotees from all across the Dehradun stand in a long queue to offer water on Lingam. The beauty of this occasion intensifies with Tapkeshwar Mela. Tapkeshwar Mela is one of the most sought fairs of Dehradun city among locals. After offering their prayers to Lord Shiva, people enjoy the fair which lasts for a few days after Shivratri. People from all age groups come to Tapkeshwar Mela to prey and enjoy the fair.

Temple Features

Tapkeshwar Temple is surrounded by mountains and trees which enhances the beauty of this place. There are some more temples in Tapkeshwar which are also beautiful. One more cave in Tapkeshwar Temple which is very popular among people. There is a river flowing near Tapkeshwar Temple which is knee deep. People who come to visit often enjoys in the river, some of them even take bath in cold water of the river. This Temple is an ideal place for people who want to spend quality time with their loved ones. People can come here for picnic, family tour and offering prayers. The ambiance of this place is so peaceful and calm that one could even come here to do meditation. If you are in Dehradun, you must come here at least once to experience the beauty of this place.

Tapkeshwar Temple Dehradun Timings

 

Visitors can visit Tapkeshwar Temple any time of the year, but people who want to witness the prime of this temple must visit it on the day of Shivratri. Ideal season to visit Tapkeshwar is summer season as you can enjoy in the river best in summer. There is no entry fee to enter the Tapkeshwar temple including parking except for Shivratri. Through there is no restriction on staying time in Tapkeshwar but it is preferred that you should visit this place between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. On the day of Shivratri one can come to Tapkeshwar Temple to offer water from 12:00 am to until evening.

Things to Do in Tapkeshwar

 

There are many things one could do while their stay in Tapkeshwar, but it depends on the liking and disliking of a person. People who love exploring new places and adventure can go for trekking near Tapkeshwar Temple. People can also go for picnic with their families. The ambiance of this place is conducive for meditation. This place is surrounded by natural scenic beauty which makes it a perfect place to capture photographs. The natural sightsee around this place can be a trigger to call out someone’s creativity. There are various shops near the temple from where you could buy things as a souvenir.

Travel tips in Dehradun

There are certain things which one must remember before planning his/her trip.

1. First, don’t forget to carry warm clothes or shawl in winter season.
2. Second, carry extra pair of clothes if you have a plain to enjoy in the river.
3. It would also be good if you carry a camera to capture mesmerising beauty of this place and memorable moments with your loved ones.
4. Along with that you should also carry food and water with yourself since there are not many shops around here.

Tapkeshwar Temple Distance from Dehradun ISBT

People who are from outside Dehradun and want to visit this place, first board a bus to ISBT Dehradun and from there onward you can hire a cab or you can also take a bus to Parade Ground and then take a bus to Tapkeshwar. The distance from ISBT Dehradun to Tapkeshwar is around 10 KM which would take around 30 minutes to reach there.

Tapkeshwar temple , Dehradun Tourist place,

Dehradun which is widely popular for its scenic and mesmerizing beauty is the hub of tourist places. There are many tourist places which are full of freshness and tranquillity. One of these places is Tapkeshwar Temple which is Lord Shiva’s temple. This temple is surrounded by natural beauty which makes people wanderlust. The scenic ambiance of this place helps a person to relax and relieve their stress.