Sidhbali Temple

Sidhbali Temple is a highly revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman (Sidhbali Baba), sitting high on a scenic 50 meter high hillock on the banks of the Khoh River, roughly 2.5 kilometers from Kotdwar in Uttarakhand. Regarded as the guardian deity of the entire Garhwal region, this sacred shrine draws millions of devotees annually who seek blessings for courage, protection, and fulfillment of deep seated wishes.

The temple is famous across northern India for its sacred community feast (bhandara) tradition. Devotees whose wishes are granted book bhandaras to feed pilgrims, with reservations often booked years in advance. The hilltop sanctum is connected to the parking road via a covered pedestrian bridge over the Khoh River and an easy climb of roughly 150 paved stairs. From the temple terrace, visitors enjoy sweeping views of the flowing river below and lush Shivalik foothills.

Truth is, listening to powerful Hanuman Chalisa chants while relishing hot bhandara prasad in the cool mountain breeze is deeply fulfilling. It represents the supreme spiritual sanctuary in Uttarakhand's Kotdwar valley.