Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple
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Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple

A secluded Shiva temple surrounded by deodar and pine forests, where bells, cool shade, and mountain silence create a deeply meditative setting.

Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
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LocationPauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Altitude1,800 m
Place typeTemple / Pilgrimage
Best seasonOctober to June is generally suitable, with spring and autumn offering comfortable road c…

About the place

The feeling of Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple

Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple lies in the forested hills beyond Lansdowne, surrounded by tall deodar and pine trees. The quiet approach, simple shrine and cool woodland atmosphere make it meaningful for Shiva devotees and travellers seeking a reflective place away from crowded town centres.

How to reach

Your way to Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple

Built from travel connections reviewed by Pahad Calling. Distances and times are guidance—not live traffic information.

Rishikesh to Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple

By road
Distance
381 km
Drive time
10 h 5 min
Climb
+1,428 m
Directions in Maps ↗
  1. RishikeshStart · 372 m · Dehradun
  2. 24 km · 45 min · Highway
  3. Haridwar314 m · Haridwar
  4. 5 stops along the way281 km · 6 h 25 minRoorkee · Muzaffarnagar · Meerut +2
    1. 31 km · 50 min · Highway
      Roorkee
    2. 54 km · 1 h 15 min · Highway
      Muzaffarnagar
    3. 57 km · 1 h 10 min · Highway
      Meerut
    4. 75 km · 1 h 35 min · Highway
      Bijnor
    5. 39 km · 55 min · Highway
      Najibabad
    6. 25 km · 40 min · Highway
  5. Kotdwar454 m · Pauri Garhwal
  6. 15 km · 30 min · Hill road
  7. Dugadda
  8. 25 km · 55 min · Hill road
  9. Lansdowne1,700 m · Pauri Garhwal
  10. 36 km · 1 h 30 min · Hill road
  11. Tarkeshwar Mahadev TempleArrive · 1,800 m · Pauri Garhwal

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