Jwala Devi Temple

About Jwala Devi Temple Mussoorie

Jwala Devi Temple is a sacred site of pilgrimage for the Hindus, situated in the hill town of Mussorie. The temple is perched atop the Benog Hill in Mussoorie dedicated to Goddess Durga. Jwala Devi temple stands at an altitude of 2104 meters and houses an old stone idol of Goddess Durga. One has to trek for about 2 kilometers uphill to reach the Jwala Devi temple Mussoorie. The trekking path starts from Cloud's End and passes through the thick deodar trees. The trek offers panoramic views of the  Doon Valley, Shivalik ranges, and the Yamuna River. The visitors need not pay any Jwala Devi temple entry fee as it is free for the devotees. 

The Jwala Devi temple timings are from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Moreover, it is believed that one who visits this temple is resurrected from the sufferings of life and is bestowed with sacredness. Apart from devotees, nature lovers also visit the temple to admire the canopy of green forest around the time of the mighty Yamuna River and the majestic Shivalik range. We have compiled this little guide to help you plan your visit to this temple.

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Jwala Devi Temple

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Timings :7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m

Time Required : 1 to 2 hours

Entry Fee : Free entry

Contact Number: +91 9024104977

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  • Explore the temple - Explore the temple and the magnificent architecture.
  • Trek - The trekking path starts from Cloud's End and passes through the thick deodar trees. The trek offers panoramic views of the Doon Valley, Shivalik ranges, and the Yamuna River.

Tips for visiting

  • Visitors must wear fully covered clothes. No jeans or shorts are allowed inside the temple.
  • Maintain silence and respect the traditions at the temple
  • Wear comfortable pair of shoes if you wish to trek your way to the temple.
  • Be very careful when you step closer to the edges as the Jwala Ji Temple is on the highest point of Benog Hill and is not guarded on all sides. 
  • Be aware of the snakes when you are making your way to the temple through the dense forests of Benog Hill.

Best time to visit

It will the best if you can visit the Jwalaji Temple between July and September for a comfortable trip. This is because the trek to the temple might get unsafe during the other time of the year owing to natural calamities.

Nearby Atractions

  • Kempty Falls
  • Camel’s Back Road
  • Bhatta Falls
  • Mossy Falls
  • Jawahar Museum

Nearby market/ shopping places

The temple is flanked by small shops that offer a range of items and is a perfect place to get souvenirs for your near and dear ones.

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  • JW Café
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  • Chic Chocolate
  • Emily’s
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Getting In mussoorie

BY AIR

The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Aiport, Dehradun. The airport has good flight connectivity from major cities. The airport is located just 62 km from the temple. It takes about 2 hours and 12 minutes to drive from the airport to the temple. One can hire a cab, or take a bus to reach the temple from the airport.

BY ROAD

Mussoorie is very well connected to other nearby cities by road. The road to the palace has frequent buses that are travelling to and from neighboring cities and other towns. The Picture Palace Bus stand is located just 10.7 km away from the temple. One can choose to hire a cab or an auto-rickshaw to reach the temple.

BY RAIL

The nearest railway station is Dehradun railway station which is located just 37.4km away from the temple. Regular trains are coming from neighborhoods and other far places in the country. The road between the railway station and the temple is regularly frequented by the local buses and alternatively, visitors can even hire a cab to reach the temple.

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  • Jaipur
  • ( On january 10, 2022 )
  • 5 - Excellent

Great service and friendly team

Our Rajasthan trip was very unorganized and from day 1 we need to argue for each committed hotel and details. Driver and hotel were not informed in advance and we need to pay 12000/- for the forceful event at the hotel which was never informed to us.

People Also Ask About Jwala Devi Temple

1 What is the secret of Jwala Devi?

This Jwala Devi Temple is believed to have been blessed with the presence of Shakti due to the falling of the front tongue from the corpse of Sati Devi as Lord Shiva carried her and wandered throughout Āryāvarta in sorrow.

2 How do I get to Jwala Ji Temple?

One has to trek for about 2 kilometers uphill to reach the Jwala Devi temple Mussoorie. The trekking path starts from Cloud's End and passes through the thick deodar trees.

3 What is the history of Jwala Devi Temple?

Raja Bhumi Chand Katoch of Kangra, who was a great devotee of goddess Durga, dreamt of the sacred place and the Raja set people to find out the whereabouts of the site. The site was traced and the Raja built a temple at that location.

4 Who built Jwala Devi Temple?

The temple was built by Raja Bhumi Chand Katoch of Kangra.

5 Who plundered Jwala Devi Temple?

Mahmud of Ghazni plundered the temple in 1009 and later in 1360, Firoz Shah Tughlaq again ransacked it.

6 Where is Jwala Devi temple?

The temple is perched atop the Benog Hill in Mussoorie dedicated to Goddess Durga.

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