Garjiya Devi Temple: A Must Visit Near Jim Corbett

Jim Corbett national park is well known for its scenic beauty and the roaring tigers in the jungle. In the outskirts of the natural park, lies a charming temple is known as Garjiya Devi temple. Jim Corbett hotels and resorts are there to take care of your accommodation while you enjoy visiting these places. Let’s look at some of the key points of this temple: 

• Location: The temple is located near the village of Ramnagar, Uttarakhand. The temple sits atop a large rock in the Kosi river. This tribal temple will help you know the park and the people who live there in a better way. 

• Insight: This is basically a temple of Lord Shiva. You can see Shivalinga present inside this temple. Apart from that, there are also few statues of other Hindu deities. This is a very old temple, located deep inside the forest. It now belongs to the Archaeological department of the country. 

• Best time to visit: Being one of the most famous temples in Nainital district, this temple is widely visited by Hindu devotees on Karthik Poornima, a holy day for Hindus, celebrated on the 15th lunar day of Karthik (November-December). You can visit this place during any time except rainy months (July-August) to avoid hardships. 

• Accommodation: As the temple is very deep inside the jungle, there are no places to stay nearby. You can hire rooms at a few kilometres away from this place, near the entry of Jim Corbett national park. To reach here, you need to hire a vehicle and follow a hiking trail that goes upwards. The tour of the temple is also included in Jim Corbett national park packages.

So, don’t forget to visit this temple to learn about the history and the lifestyle of people in this place. It is a must visit place if you are visiting Jim Corbett national park.