Tera Manzil Temple is one of the most popular Hindu temples in Rishikesh which is also known as Trayanbakeshwar, established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 9th century AD.
Tera Manjil Temple/ Trayambakeshwar is located on the bank of the Ganga River near Lakshman Jhula in Rishikesh, a distance of 6 km from Rishikesh railway station. The temple is a 13-floor structure and each floor has many small temples of Hindu God and Goddess and is not dedicated to any single deity like other temples.
“Tera Manjil Temple” translates to “Thirteen Storeys in Hindi”. The temple’s top floor offers an extensive view of the sunset over the mountain and attracts tourists during Shravan and Mahashivratri festivals.
Tera Manzil Temple Timings
Darshan timings of Tera Manjil Temple start from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM on all days of the week. You can explore the temple within 1 to 2 hours.
Day | Temple Time |
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Monday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
Saturday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
Sunday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
Best Time to Visit Tera Manzil Temple
The most pleasurable month to visit Tera Manzil Temple/ Kailash Niketan is between October to April. However, you can visit here all over the year.
It can be challenging to visit in monsoon.
Also Read – Ganga Aarti Timings in Rishikesh
How Tourist Enjoys Tera Manzil Temple/ Kailash Niketan in Rishikesh
The top floor of the temple offers an extensive view of Rishikesh mountain. Also, Triyambakeshwar temple has multiple deities and offers a chance to worship them all at once.
Here, Ganga Aarti at Tera Manzil Temple offers the opportunity to offer or witness Aarti by yourself. Each floor has ring bells to wake up a God and create positivity.
How Tourists Enjoy Rishikesh Uttarakhand
After visiting the temple you can also go for River Rafting, Jump off a Cliff, Bungee Jumping, Flying Fox and Camping on the banks of the Ganga River. You can even go trekking.
How to Reach Tera Manzil Temple Rishikesh
By Road
The Temple is around 3 km away from the Rishikesh bus stand. You can take a local bus or hire a car or rickshaw to reach the temple.
By Air
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. The distance from the airport to Temple is around 21 km. You can book a cab or taxi from the airport to reach the temple.
By Railway
The Rishikesh Railway station is around 6 km away from the temple. You can book a taxi or take a local bus or rikshaw to reach the temple.
Dress Code at Tera Manzil Temple
To visit to the temple you have to avoid tight, short and revealing clothing also you have to avoid animal skin and leather clothes.
You have to wear traditional clothes that cover your shoulders, back and knees.
Place to Visit in Rishikesh from Temple
Ram Jhula – 2 km
Laxman Jhula – 11.8 km
Triveni Ghat – 12.4 km
Rishi Kund – 12.5 km
Bharat Mandir – 13.5 km
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple – 19.9 km
Rajaji National Park – 21.3 km
Pawan Dham – 28.9 km
Saptarishi Ashram – 30.7 km
Har Ki Pauri – 34.4 km
Gorakhnath Temple – 34.6 km
Mansa Devi Temple – 37.5 km
Chandi Devi Temple – 38.7 km
Tapkeshwar Temple – 60.3 km
Dodital Lake – 54.6 km
Destinations near Tera Manzil
- Rishikesh
- Haridwar
- Dehradun
- Mussoorie
- Rudraprayag
How to Worship at Tera Manzil Temple
For pooja items: There are Pooja bhandars where you can buy pooja items for worship.
Aarti: The temple offers the opportunity to offer Aarti by oneself.
You have to take off your shoes before entering the temple and there are charges for doing so.
Where to Stay in Rishikesh
If you are looking for a place to stay near Tera Manzil Temple in Rishikesh, here you can find ashrams, dharamshala and hotels on your own budget from YatraDham.Org.
- Ma Katyani Mandir Gyan Kartar Ashram
- Chaurasia Dharamshala
- Swargashram Trust
- Koviloor Vedanta Mutt
- Swami Jagannath Ashram
I hope all this information will help you to plan for a trip to Tera Manzil Temple.