Every Monday
Kunjapuri Devi Temple Sunrise
Catch first light over the Himalaya from a hilltop Devi temple, then warm up with chai and a hill-stop breakfast.
₹2,000per person
4:45 AM → ~9:45 AMPickup → return
About 5 hoursDuration
Easy–moderate (about 300 steps)Level
Itinerary
- 4:45 AM: pickup from Tapovan in a shared car or tempo traveller
- About 1 hour uphill via Narendra Nagar to the roadhead
- Climb roughly 250–300 steps (15–25 min) to the temple
- Sunrise and 45–60 minutes at the top, with views over the Ganga valley and the snow peaks on clear days
- Hot breakfast at a hill stop on the way down (paratha or poha with chai)
- ~9:45 AM: back in Tapovan
What’s included
- Shared return transport from Tapovan
- Local breakfast
Not included
- Temple offerings
- Personal expenses
What to carry
- A warm layer (it is cold before dawn)
- Shoes with good grip
- A small torch
- Modest clothing for the temple
Safety notes
- The climb is steep; not suitable for guests with knee or heart problems
- Pickup moves earlier or later with the sunrise through the year
Frequently asked questions
How early is pickup?
Pickup is at 4:45 AM in October. In winter, when sunrise is later, the time shifts; our team confirms it the evening before.
Is it a hard climb?
It is about 250–300 steps and takes 15–25 minutes at an easy pace. Most healthy adults manage it fine.
Where is the pickup?
From Tapovan: Ima Ganga Hotel (Upper Tapovan) or Pennylane Hotel (Lower Tapovan). Ask us about pickup from other Rishikesh hotels.