Shankaracharya Temple Srinagar

About Shankaracharya Temple Srinagar

The Shankaracharya temple is located on the Shankaracharya Hill in the city of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. This hindu temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is believed to be built during the 17th or 18th centuries. But the Kashmiri Hindus strongly believe the temple was visited by Adi Shankara and has ever since been associated with him; this is how the temple and hill got the name Shankaracharya.

How to Reach Shankaracharya Temple Srinagar

Srinagar is the well-known tourist place, which is easily accessible by road, train and air. Read the further details for complete information.

By Road

You can take a bus until the Srinagar bus stand, which is 15 km away from Shankaracharya Temple. If you are coming from nearby destinations from Srinagar, regular buses or sharing taxis are also available there.

By Rail

Jammu Tawi railway station is the nearest and most convenient railhead to reach Srinagar by train. The distance between them is 248 km, which can be covered by hiring a taxi, car, or using any local buses from there.

By Air

Srinagar international airport is just 10.3 km away from the main center of Srinagar. After reaching there, you can easily find the local or private transportation that will drop you off at Shankaracharya Temple.

Best Time to Visit Shankaracharya Temple

Dear traveler, if you are also going to visit Shankaracharya Temple of Srinagar, plan your trip during the best season from May to September (late summer). The atmosphere is pleasant with a comfortable temperature during this season.

Darshan Timings
Opening Time - 07:00 AM
Closing Time - 08:00 PM
Aarti Timings
Morning Aarti: 06:00 AM – 07:00 AM
Sandhya Aarti: 05:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Dress Code Traditional and formal clothing
Photography Not allowed
Prasad Not available
Festival
Mahashivratri (26 February 2025)