Kilkileshwar Mahadev Temple in Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand

Kilkileshwar Mahadev Temple is a famous temple located in Srinagar Garhwal of Uttarakhand state. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is situated on the banks of the holy Alaknanda river. This temple was founded by Adi Guru Shankaracharya. According to mythology, in the Mahabharata period, Arjuna had done penance on the Indrakila mountain for obtaining the Pashupatastra. In order to test Arjuna's courage, Lord Shiva took the form of a 'Kirat' and fought the war with Arjuna. At the time of the war, the tone of Shiva's 'Kirat' Gan's 'Kilkilana' felt to resonated around. Hence this place has become famous by the name of Kilkileshwar. This temple has a great religious significance. During the trip to Srinagar Garhwal, tourists visit in this holy temple. The Kilkileshwar Mahadev Temple is one of the main religious centres of attraction in Srinagar Garhwal.

How To Reach Kilkileshwar Mahadev Temple

By Air

The nearest airport of Srinagar Garhwal is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, which is about 127 km from Srinagar Garhwal.  

By Rail

The nearest railway station of Srinagar Garhwal is Rishikesh, which is about 110 km from Srinagar Garhwal.

By Road

Kilkileshwar Mahadev Temple is located at a distance of about 0.5 km from Srinagar Garhwal.

Best Time To Visit

The journey of Kilkileshwar Mahadev 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.