Rani Mandir

About Tour

The Maharani Temple of Gulmarg is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and lies on a small hillock which is visible from all corners of the town. It looks striking with its red roof against the green meadows. Also known as the Rani Temple or Mohineshwar Shivalaya, it is popular as the spot where the famous Bollywood song "Jai Jai Shiv Shankar" was shot.

The Maharani Temple was built by Mohini Bai Sisodhia, wife of Maharaja Hari Singh in 1915. This temple belongs to the Dogra Kings of Jammu & Kashmir. Situated in the middle of Gulmarg, the Maharani temple is an example of religions intertwined with a Muslim priest performing rituals in the temple.

The structure of the temple is constructed in true Hindu style of architecture and the temple premises along with its surrounding areas continue to be well maintained. The temple is open to visitors every day from 6am to 9pm and aarti is performed twice daily.

• All accommodation as per itinerary
• Meal Plan as per itinerary
• Pick up and drop from Srinagar Airport
• Toll Taxes & Service charges
• All Transportation on private basis

• Any meals other than those specified in ‘Inclusions’.
• Chained vehicle from Tangmarg to Gulmarg.
• Expenses of personal nature such as tips
• Expenses of watersports
• Any attraction mentioned under ‘Optional’.
• Any additional expenses incurred due to any technical faults
• Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing.
• Cable Car / Pony Ride in Gulmarg, & Pahalgam.

• The Maharani Temple was built by a former queen of Kashmir and is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati
• The temple is open to visitors every day from 6am to 9pm, who can also attend the morning and evening aarti (holy fire rituals)
• The main feature of the temple is that its unique construction makes it visible from any part of Gulmarg
• The temple built in striking red sits in sharp contrast to the surrounding lush greenery of the valleys and meadows, making it a very popular tourist attraction not only among devotees but others as well Popularly referred to as the Rani Temple or the Mohineshwar Shivalaya, the temple is also the site where some popular Bollywood song sequences have been shot
• The temple was built in 1915 and for many years served as the royal temple for the kings of the Dogra Dynasty of the princely state- J&K