Shankaracharya Temple is the oldest Hindu temple of Kashmir. This Shiva temple was visited by Jagat Guru Adi Shankaracharya in 8th century. To date, it is the most important place to see in Srinagar.For centuries Kashmir has been the centre of Shaivism. Kailash Parbat, the abode of Shiv ji in Tibet and Himalayas are not very far after all!Shankaracharya Temple is an ancient Shivalaya which has played remained an important Hindu pilgrimage since times immemorial.Shankaracharya Temple is the nationally protected temple under the Archaeological Monument, Sites and Remains Act, 1958. The main presiding deity at the Shankaracharya Temple is Shiva Bhagwan.Called by Europeans as Lord Shiva, thousands of people visit this Hindu temple every day.this temple to be so unique.

There are many reasons why tourism in Srinagar is centered around Shankaracharya Temple. This ancient temple is a popular religious and spiritual centre of pilgrimage. This is why Hindu devotees visit this temple in large number every day. What makes Shankaracharya Temple so famous is the fact that Adi Shankaracharya himself spent a long time here, composed some of his greatest works and meditated in silence.Shankaracharya Mandir is located at a height of 335 meters or approximately 1,100 feet abovesurface level.

Much of what we know about the historical significance of Shankaracharya Temple is through the works of Kalhana, who was a renowned historian and author of the famous book Rajataringini. It was Kalhana, who had addressed the Shankaracharya Hill as Gopa Hill or Gopadri.As per Kalhana, the nearby village was known as Bhuksiravatika which later became Buch’vore or Buchwara.As per historical records of Kalhana, many Brahmins lived in a nearby village under the patronage of King Gopaditya. This Brahmin Village was located in the vicinity of the hill itself. This village is said to the place which is known as Galgate now.