Shankaracharya Temple
شنکراچاریہ مندر
An ancient Shiva temple on the summit of Zabarwan Mountain. Climbing its 243 steps rewards visitors with views over Dal Lake and all of Srinagar.
Shankaracharya Temple sits at the summit at about 1,100 meters. Opinions vary on the age of its stone main hall, with some tracing it back to before the common era. It is one of the oldest Hindu sacred sites in Kashmir. Vehicles can reach a parking area halfway up the hill, from which it is about 240 steps on foot. Security checks at the entrance are strict. Phones and cameras usually must be left in storage, so photos are only permitted from below. The site generally closes at 17:00.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Char Chinar
- Sri Pratap Singh Museum
- Pari Mahal
- Nigeen Lake
- Khanqah-e-Moula
- Hari Parbat
- Jamia Masjid, Srinagar
- Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden