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Me and my father in law visited this temple recently and i liked it so much that i did not want to come back. I wanted to stay there for all day. It's very old temple and you can see whole Srinagar from here. You cannot carry mobile phone with Camera
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Date of experience: January 2021
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It's in Srinagar. There is tight security on the way. Leave your phones and camera in car. It's strictly prohibited. You need to climb approx 260 stone steps. It's not very difficult. After every 10 steps u can take a break. Once you reach the temple, you will see a big Shiva linga. Then you can also see the small room where Shankaracharya meditated. There is also his idol kept at the entrance. The view from the top is beautiful. Carry water bottle with u if needed and wear comfortable shoes. The place is clean and tidy.…
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Date of experience: January 2021
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Visiting the temple satisfies many goals - religious, peek into centuries old history, test to your fitness level as there are over 200 steps to reach the top, but not difficult and finally the spectacular view if Srinagar city from the top. Same mountain is also visible from Pehalgam. Must visit spot for anyone in the city. …
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Date of experience: December 2020
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Shankaracharya temple is the most beautiful Temple I have ever seen. The location was superb you can see the whole valley from the top of Shankaracharya hill.
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Date of experience: November 2020
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Testing your stamina and lungs gets easier when you start the climb of Shankaracharya Temple. Must visit for me every time I visit Srinagar
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Date of experience: November 2020
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