Nanda Devi Temple in Munsiyari, Uttarakhand

Nanda Devi Temple is a famous temple located in Munsiyari of Pithoragarh district. This temple was constructed in the year 1994. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Nanda. Nanda Devi is worshiped since ancient times, whose proof is found in religious texts and Upanishads. Nanda Devi is considered to be one of the Navdurgas. The Nanda tirth described in Shiva Puran is actually a Kurmanchal. Nanda Devi is worshiped in the entire Himalaya as a power.Every year on the Ashtami of the Shukla Paksha Nandasthami of the Bhadra month, fair is organized in Munsiyari. A large number of devotees come here to join this fair. This temple has a great religious significance. This temple of Nand Devi is one of the oldest temples, beautifully designed and decorated. Nanda Devi Temple is one of the main religious pilgrimage sites of Munsiyari.

How To Reach Nanda Devi Temple

By Air

The nearest airport of Munsiyari is Pantnagar, which is about 312 km from Munsiyari.

By Rail

The nearest railway station of Munsiyari is Tanakpur, which is about 276 km from Munsiyari.

By Road

Nanda Devi Temple is located at a distance of about 1 km from Munsiyari.

Best Time To Visit

The journey of Nanda Devi Temple can be done throughout the year, but the best time to visit here is between the months of October to May. Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable. During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to snowfall on the surrounding hills in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of heavy rains threatening landslides.