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Sankat Mochan Temple

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4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • Distance from near by city 5 Kilometers from Shimla.
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)1 - 2 hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips As the mandir is a holy place, remember to open your shoes outside the temple and hence, any kind of footwear is not allowed inside the temple. Do not forget to take the camera.

Sankat Mochan temple is a well-known and popular Hindu Temple at Shimla. It is famous for its picture-perfect setting and serene environment and one of the holiest places to visit in Shimla. Tourists visiting the temple pay homage and offer a prayer to Lord Ram and other Hindu deities of the Hindu mythology indeed.

The temple is at a distance of 5kms from Shimla and is renown after the Jakhu temple. The address of the temple is Taradevi at Shimla in Himachal Pradesh. The setting of the temple is undoubtedly tranquil and perfect for someone who is in search of peace of mind.

The temple trustees’ provide for langar every Sunday which is true, mouth-watering. Also, you will get to feast your eyes on the amazing view of the Shimla city surrounded by the lofty Himalayan range. SHIMLA TOUR PACKAGES must include this place. 

Sankat Mochan Temple History

The temple has been built in the year 1950 and was sanctified in 1966. And it is the most beautiful and blissful places to visit in Shimla. A renowned religious saint- Baba Neeb Karori Ji Maharaj has taken the initiative of the temple.

According to the common people, Baba Neeb Karori Ji Maharaj was mesmerized by the beauty of the lovely place. Babaji resided in the wilds for a week or two and made up the mind for constructing a Hindu temple in that particular location. So that people visiting the place should also be fortunate enough to sink into the beauty of Mother Nature.
 
The magnificent temple is the home for Lord Rama, Shiva and Hanumanji. Shimla tourism consists of many holy places like this.

Sankat Mochan temple timings

The temple is open from 7 am to 7 pm.

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