Himalayan Temples
Ancient temples located in the Himalayan mountain range.
22 temples
Adi Badri Uttarakhand
A complex of 16 ancient temples from the Gupta period; it is believed Vishnu resided here before moving to Badrinath.
Badrinath Temple
Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is a principal Char Dham site and one of the most sacred Vaishnava temples in India, located in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand.
Baijnath Temple Uttarakhand
A 12th-century complex on the Gomti banks, famous for its life-sized black stone idol of Goddess Parvati.
Bajreshwari Devi Temple
One of the 51 Shakti Peethas, this ancient temple is famous for its legendary wealth and the unique 'Makhan ka Lep' ritual on Makar Sankranti.
Chintpurni Temple
A major Shakti Peetha dedicated to Maa Chhinnamastika, the 'Headless Goddess', believed to remove all worries and fulfill the sincere prayers of devotees.
Chitai Golu Devta Temple
The most famous temple of Kumaon's beloved God of Justice, known for thousands of bells hung by devotees and the unique tradition of filing written petitions to the deity.
Dhari Devi Temple
A sacred Shakti temple on the banks of the Alaknanda River, considered the guardian deity of the Char Dham Yatra and famous for the idol that changes color three times…
Gangotri Temple
The highest temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga at 3,100 meters, marking where the sacred river descended to earth through Shiva's locks after King Bhagirath's penance.
Jageshwar Temple
A cluster of 124 ancient stone temples from the 7th-12th centuries, situated in a dense deodar forest.
Jwala Ji Temple
A highly venerated Shakti Peetha where the Goddess manifests as nine eternal natural flames, famous for the legend of Emperor Akbar's failed attempt to extinguish them.
Kalpeshwar Temple
The only Panch Kedar temple accessible year-round, housed in a natural cave and featuring a unique four-faced Shiva linga representing the god's hair.
Kasar Devi Temple Almora
A hilltop Durga shrine about eight kilometres north of Almora, where Swami Vivekananda meditated in 1890 and where Crank's Ridge later drew Western seekers.
Katarmal Sun Temple
A 9th-century stone temple and one of northern India's primary Sun temples after Konark, featuring intricate carvings.
Kedarnath Temple
Kedarnath Temple — one of 12 Jyotirlingas, part of Char Dham and Panch Kedar. Verified visitor guide for pilgrims and international travellers at 3,583 m.
Madhyamaheshwar Temple
One of the Panch Kedar shrines, representing Shiva's navel, set at 3,497 meters beneath the majestic Chaukhamba peak in the Garhwal Himalayas.
Naina Devi Temple
A highly revered Shakti Peetha situated on a triangular hilltop where the eyes of Sati are believed to have fallen, offering panoramic views of the Shivalik range and Gobind Sagar…
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
Situated at 1,330 meters, this is where Lord Shiva is believed to have consumed the poison (Halahala) during the Samudra Manthan.
Neem Karoli Baba Ashram (Kainchi Dham)
The Himalayan ashram made famous worldwide by Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and countless spiritual seekers, known for its powerful Hanuman temple and Neem Karoli Baba's teachings.
Patal Bhuvaneshwar Cave
An underground limestone cave temple where legend says the entire pantheon of Hindu gods reside in rock formations.
Rudranath Temple
One of the Panch Kedar shrines, representing Lord Shiva's face, situated at an altitude of 2,286 meters amidst meadows and rhododendron forests.
Tungnath Temple
The highest Shiva temple in the world, situated at 3,680 meters on the Chandranath Parbat; it is the 'Tritiya Kedar' in the sacred Panch Kedar pilgrimage circuit.
Yamunotri Temple
The first stop on the Char Dham Yatra at 3,291 meters, where the Yamuna River originates and pilgrims cook offerings in geothermal springs before darshan.
Sources & References
These records back the membership, dating and visitor guidance published on this Himalayan Temples page.
Archaeological Survey of India
Archaeological Survey of India — monument records and conservation reports
Protection status, dating, architectural classification and published conservation records for the monuments named on this page.
Primary archaeological record
Open source (opens in a new tab)Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Ministry of Tourism — official destination information
Official Government of India destination information — access, visitor circuits and travel guidance referenced on this page.
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