Purnagiri Temple in Tanakpur, Uttarakhand
Honestly, Purnagiri Temple (perched on Annapurna Peak at an altitude of 923 meters) is one of the most sacred Shakti Peethas in Northern India. Located near Tanakpur in Champawat district, it is believed that the navel (Nabhi) of Goddess Sati fell here during Vishnu's Sudarshana Chakra Tandava.
The Holy 3-Month Purnagiri Mela
Every year starting on Chaitra Navratri (March to May), the temple hosts the famous 3-month Purnagiri Fair. Over 25 lakh pilgrims scale the hill to offer prayers, red chunri, and coconut at the holy shrine.
Hill Trek & Location Details
- Location: 20 km from Tanakpur Railway Station along the Kali River valley.
- Trek Trail: A 3 km paved stone staircase trek starting from Thuliigad / Bhairav Temple base.
- Timings: Open daily from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
How To Reach Purnagiri Temple
By Air
The nearest airport of Tanakpur is Pantnagar, which is about 98 km from Tanakpur.
By Train
Tanakpur has its own railway station Tanakpur, which is connected to the major cities of Uttrakhand.
By Road
Purnagiri Temple is located at a distance of about 21 km from Tanakpur.
Best Time To Visit
The journey of Purnagiri 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 cold 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 rains.
