Jwala Devi Temple Mussoorie

Jwala Devi Temple is the famous Hindu Temple that is the centre of faith and devotion for devotees of Goddess Durga. Situated on the top of Binog Hill at a height of 2104 meters this famous temple of Mussoorie is surrounded by Oak and Deodar Trees. 

This temple is also known as the “Jwala Ji Temple”. This is a place of worship for Goddess Durga devotees. It is said that whoever comes to the temple is granted holiness and is raised from the ashes of life. 

In addition to pilgrims, this place is the best place for nature lovers who come here to enjoy the views of the Shivalik Range, the Yamuna River and the densely forested area surrounding the temple all over. Here, the devotees can witness an old stone idol of Goddess Durga. During the time of Navaratri, this temple becomes the heaven for the devotees of the Goddess Durga.

Visitors can find peace and calmness in the temple premises as the temple is way far from the busy city life and is surrounded by the thick dense forest. Devotees can take blessings from the Goddess and can also enjoy the beauty of the area with Mussoorie Tour Packages and have a lifetime memory of this place.

Points to Remember

Timings: 5:00 Am to 12:00 Pm and 4:00 Pm to 8:00 Pm.

Duration: 30 Mins.

Entry Fees: No Fees.

Best Time to Visit: October to April.

Jwala Devi Temple  Weather

Temples can be visited any time of the year but visiting during some special events and in good weather makes it more attractive and this weather can be enjoyed with Uttarakhand Tour Packages. 

Spring:

Temperature: 10°C to 21°C.

Weather: The spring season of the year is a beautiful time to enjoy a trip to the hill station as the weather is mild cold and a little rainy. Visitors are advised to carry a light jacket and thin sweater with proper and comfortable footwear.

Summer:

Temperature: 21°C to 32°C.

Weather: The days are warmer and generally pleasant with mild temperatures. T-shirts, dresses, shorts, hats and light sweaters or jackets for evenings and sun protection carry sunscreen and sunglasses.

Autumn:

Temperature: 4°C to 18°C.

Weather: In this weather, the evenings and mornings are colder but the days are not so cold and not so hot don't forget to carry sweaters, jackets and proper footwear.

Winter:

Temperature: -6°C to 4°C.

Weather: It's a popular time for visits due to the pleasant weather. Carry warm jackets, thermal layers, thick sweaters, caps, gloves, and scarves are examples of heavy winter attire.

How to Reach

To reach the temple, one has to trek from Clouds End Mussoorie for about 2 kilometers as Jwala Devi Mandir is located about 8 kilometers away from Mussoorie City.