Tapkeshwar Temple Tourism

Type of destination: Religious Site

Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours

Closed in: Open all year

Tapkeshwar Temple is a famous cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located on the banks of a river in the Garhi Cantonment area of Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. Surrounded by lush greenery and rugged hills, the temple gets its name from the water droplets that perpetually dribble from the ceiling onto the Shivalinga housed in the cave, hence the name 'Tapkeshwar' which is associated with 'tapak', meaning to drip. This natural phenomenon adds to the spiritual aura of the temple, attracting a multitude of devotees. The temple has strong mythological significance and is linked to the Mahabharata, with connections to the revered guru Dronacharya. It is a serene place where visitors can feel the blend of nature's beauty and spiritual peace. The cave is accessible by a flight of stairs, and the ambience inside with the rhythmic drops of water creates a meditative experience.

Monday	06:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Tuesday	06:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Wednesday	06:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Thursday	06:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Friday	06:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Saturday	06:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Sunday	06:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)

Entry Ticket Pricing for Tapkeshwar Temple

Adult	Free
Child	Free

Disclaimer: Please note that prices are subject to change, cross check required .

Tips when you are visiting to Tapkeshwar Temple

Attend the aarti ceremony for a spiritual experience.

Wear comfortable footwear as you'll have to walk and climb stairs.

Respect the local customs and maintain the sanctity of the temple.

Top 10 Reviews on Tapkeshwar Temple

Lakshmi_raman2609

Wrote on 30th Sep, 2023

Har har Mahadev

Lovely darshan we had after dipping our feet in the cold tapovan river. Bit.of walking, bending and lo.behold the beautiful shiv darshan. It's quite slippery since the water always keeps dripping. And..

222sridhart

Wrote on 14th Jul, 2023

Experience it!

You will need to take a few steps going down to reach the main temple. Drops of water fall on the main deity through the crevices(a narrow openings in the rocks) which make the ceiling of the temple. ..

bhartid34

Wrote on 13th Jun, 2023

Tapkeshwar Temple

Tapkeshwar Temple, also known as Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, is a temple in Dehradun dedicated to Shiva. The temple hold a large festival on Shivratri. The temple is popular as both a tourist destinati..

drmsp2

Wrote on 31st Mar, 2023

Ancient Peaceful Cave Temple.

It is an ancient place, thrilling experience of the cave with water dripping on the Shivalingum. Senior citizens MUST use the elevator lift - its access is available through the car parking lot at a n..

sanamkumar

Wrote on 3rd Mar, 2023

Divine

This is a divine place. Being an old resident of dehradun have been visiting he place quiet often. It is said the guru Dronacharya taught archery To Arjuna here only and that fish eye episode also hap..