Shankaracharya Temple, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

Shankaracharya Temple, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

Shankaracharya Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Srinagar City in Srinagar District in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The  Temple is also known as the Jyesthesvara Temple. It is situated on top of the Shankaracharya Hill (Gopadri Hill) on the Zabarwan Range. The temple is situated at about 1,100 feet above the valley floor and overlooks the city of Srinagar. The temple is frequented by pilgrims during the Amarnath Yatra.

Legends

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History

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The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The temple opens in morning 6.00 AM and the cars are allowed inside from then onwards. It is under the protection of the Army and hence the entrance is guarded by the army personnel. Cars aren’t permitted inside the temple after 5.00 PM, but the temple does remain open till 8.00 PM.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 8 Kms from Srinagar Bus Stand, 18 Kms from Srinagar Railway Station, 20 Kms from Srinagar Airport and 271 Kms from Jammu. The Temple lies across the Nehru Park which is a beautiful island within the Dal Lake. One can either trek to Shankaracharya Temple from the Durga Naag Temple lying in civil lines area or alternatively one can take an automobile up to the footsteps from the Boulevard road. Tourists have to obtain special permission from the army department to visit this temple.

Location