Mahakal Temple, Darjeeling

Name: Mahakal Temple
Address: Mahakal Temple Darjeeling, Darjeeling, India

#3 among attractions in Darjeeling

Sacred and religious sites, Temple

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The Mahakal Temple or Mahakal Mandir is a sacred Hindu temple located in Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, the third god in the Hindu triumvirate. The Temple was built in 1782 by Lama Dorjey Rinzing and is perched atop the Observatory Hill in Darjeeling and is an amalgamation of Hindu and Buddhist religions. It is a unique religious site where both religions coexist harmoniously. ()

Coordinates: 27°2'55"N, 88°16'2"E

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Nearby attractions include: Himalayan Zoo, Lloyd's Botanical Garden, Bhutia Busty Monastery, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute.

1.1 miNW
Zoological park with endangered species
Himalayan Zoo, Darjeeling
27 min walk • Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is a 67.56-acre zoo in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. The zoo was opened in 1958, and an average elevation of 7,000 feet, is the largest high altitude zoo in India.
0.4 miSW
Botanical garden, Park
Lloyd's Botanical Garden, Darjeeling
11 min walk • Lloyd's Botanical Garden, or Darjeeling Botanical Garden, is a botanical garden in Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal.
~1090 ftNE
Monastery
Bhutia Busty Monastery, Darjeeling
6 min walk • Bhutia Busty monastery or Karma Dorjee Chyoling monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in Bhutia Busty, Darjeeling district, India. It belongs to the Red Sect of Buddhist Lamas.
1.1 miNW
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling
28 min walk • The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was established in Darjeeling, India on 4 November 1954 to encourage mountaineering as an organized sport in India.
0.6 miNW
27°3'13"N • 88°15'37"E
Nightingale Park/Shrubbery Park, Darjeeling
15 min walk • Park
~310 ftSE
Mountain, Park
Observatory Hill, Darjeeling
2 min walk • Observatory Hill is a hill near Chowrasta square, or The Mall as it is popularly known, in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. Views of snow-clad peaks, including Mount Kanchenjunga, are visible from the Observatory Hill. The Bhutia Busty monastery was originally located here. Now the hill has the temple of Mahakal.
~830 ftSE
27°2'48"N • 88°16'7"E
Deshbandu Museum, Darjeeling
4 min walk • Museum
~210 ftSW
27°2'53"N • 88°16'1"E
St. Andrew's Church, Darjeeling
1 min walk • Church
~1350 ftS
Historic walking areas, Square
Chowrasta, Darjeeling
7 min walk • Chowrasta is a historical public square in the Victorian era hill resort town of Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India. Located in the heart of the town it was the fashionable place of assembly for residents and visitors in the 18th Century.
0.9 miNW
27°3'28"N • 88°15'24"E
Tenzing Rock, Darjeeling
24 min walk • Outdoor activities, Climbing, View point
1.2 miNW
27°3'41"N • 88°15'15"E
Darjeeling Rangeet Valley Ropeway, Darjeeling
31 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Cable car

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mahakal Temple open?

Mahakal Temple is open:

Monday 8 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 8 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 8 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 8 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Mahakal Temple?

Nearby attractions include St. Andrew's Church, Darjeeling (1 min walk), Observatory Hill, Darjeeling (2 min walk), Southfield College, Darjeeling (2 min walk), Deshbandu Museum, Darjeeling (4 min walk).

How to get to Mahakal Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mahakal Temple:

Bus

Bus and taxi stand (8 min walk)

Train

Darjeeling (20 min walk)