Vishwanath Temple Guptkashi

About Vishwanath Temple Guptkashi

The Vishwanath Temple is a Hindu temple located in the city of Guptkashi in Uttarakhand, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The tower has been designed with a wooden framework and the temple is constructed from local stones. In fact, it resembles a lot the Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi. It was in the holy Vishwanath Temple that Lord Shiva asked Parvati to marry him. Maha Shivratri is an important festival for this temple.

How to Reach Vishwanath Temple Guptkashi

There are many ways to reach the temple. Some frequebntly used ways are given below.

By Road

Guptkashi is strongly connected with the major cities of Uttarakhand and Northern India. You can easily get any public or private transportation to reach the temple.

By Rail

Rishikesh is the nearest railway station, about 165 km from Guptkashi.

By Air

Jolly Grant Airport of Dehradun is the nearest port, 190 km from Guptkashi. Local and private transportation is available outside the airport to reach the temple.

Best Time to Visit Guptkashi Vishwanath Temple

A large number of devotees mainly visit Vishwanath Temple on Maha Shivratri, which is an important festival for the temple. Also, April to June are the best times to visit the temple.

Darshan Timings
Opening Timing: 6:00 AM
Closing Timing: 7:00 PM
Aarti Timings
Mangala Aarti : 03 – 04 AM
Bhog / Mid‑day Aarti : 11:15 AM – 12:20 PM
Sandhya Aarti : 07 –0 8:15 PM
Dress Code Traditional and Formal clothing
Photography Not allowed
Prasad Available
Festival
Mahashivratri (18 February 2023)
Dussehra (24 October 2023)