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Shankaracharya Temple

A small old Shiva temple on a hill over the city, with a sweeping view of the lake.

Photo: Sanu N · CC BY-SA 4.0
Price
Free
Time Needed
1 hour
Address
Shankaracharya Temple, Durga Nag Road, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 191121Directions
Getting There
By cab up the hill road, then about 240 steps.

Why Go

Stone steps lead to this ancient shrine, whose origins are said to go back to the 9th century or even earlier.

Tips

  • Phones aren't allowed at the top: check current rules at the checkpoint.

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