Garjia Devi - beautiful temple on the top of a cliff

Ramnagar is a small town in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. The city is the gateway to the famous Jim Corbett National Park. Ramnagar also houses the very famous Garjia Devi Temple. Goddess Parvati is worshipped in a different avatar in different parts of the country. Here, in Ramnagar, she is worshipped as Garjia Devi, Daughter of the Himalayas.

Garjia Devi Temple is located about 15 km away from Ramnagar, on the way to Ranikhet. The temple is situated on the top of a cliff and the River Kosi flows in front of the temple. The mythological tale says, that the area was covered with dense forests and Devi moved to its present location during a heavy flood in River Kosi. Lord Shiva witnessed her floating over the water and requested Devi to stay there. Later, the villagers found her idol on the top of the cliff and a temple of Garjia Devi was built. You have to climb stairs to reach the main temple. Apart from Gajia Devi, Baba Bhairon, Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, Goddess Parvaati are also worshipped here. Devotees have to take a bath in the holy Kosi River before offering puja as it is believed to clean all the sins of a person.

The temple set up in this small beautiful hill is a treat to watch. The peaceful environment will soothe your mind. Garjia Devi temple is a devotional as well as an adventurous place to visit. The natural formation of the rock in the middle of the River Kosi is surprising. Every year a large flock of tourist from different parts of the country visits Garjia. There are enough hotels in Garjia which provide a comfortable accommodation to its guests throughout the year.

Garjia still retains the essence of the village. The unspoilt beauty of the place is enough to bring you back to the place. This temple village is a perfect place for a relaxing and refreshing holiday. During festivals, large number of devotees visit the place in order to offer special prayer to Devi Maa. The decoration and pujas during Vashant Panchami, Kartik Purnima, Navaratri, and Dussehra are a grand treat to the bhakts.

The village is situated on NH 121. Taxis and buses are available from Ramnagar. Ramnagar is the nearest railway station and it is connected with other hill stations of the region. Nainital is about 75 km. You will get taxis, buses or can hire a cab to reach the village.

Amidst the scenic beauty of Garjia, this naturally built temple area will mesmerise you. there are few nearby attractions. Travellers most of the time prefer visiting the place during their trip to Nainital, Jim Corbett National Park or Ranikhet, while the devotees directly reach Garjia. The village offers a warm welcome to its guests. Most of the hotels are located near the National Highway and bus stand area. You can pick from the list of cheap hotels in Garjia according to your preferences. Visit the town on your next holiday and receive blessings from Garjia Devi for a lifetime.