About the temple
Built in the 18th century in a north Indian nagara style, the temple is painted deep red and stands beside a rectangular tank called Durga Kund. It is dedicated to the goddess Durga.
- 30 to 45 minutes
- Morning or late afternoon; Tuesdays and Navrat...
Durga Temple Varanasi (Monkey Temple): History, Timings & Visiting Guide
An 18th-century red sandstone temple beside the Durga Kund pond in south Varanasi, popularly known as the Monkey Temple.
LocationDurgakund, south Varanasi
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
Best timeMorning or late afternoon; Tuesdays and Navratri are busy.
EntryFree
Overview
An 18th-century red sandstone temple beside the Durga Kund pond in south Varanasi, popularly known as the Monkey Temple.
- Best time: Morning or late afternoon; Tuesdays and Navratri are busy.
- ui.facts.timings: Open from early morning to evening; check locally.
- Time needed: 30 to 45 minutes
- Dress code: Modest; remove footwear
- Nearby: Sankat Mochan, Tulsi Manas Temple, BHU, Assi Ghat
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Visiting Durga Temple: what to know
Visiting
Monkeys live around the temple, so keep food and loose items covered. Remove footwear at the entrance and follow the instructions of the priests.
How to reach
About 20 to 30 minutes by car from the city centre. Cars can park near the tank and the temple is a short walk.
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Quick facts
- Dress code
- Modest; remove footwear
- Nearby
- Sankat Mochan, Tulsi Manas Temple, BHU, Assi Ghat
- Photography
- Allowed outside; restricted in the sanctum
- Timings
- Open from early morning to evening; check locally.
Frequently asked questions about Durga Temple
Why is Durga Temple called the Monkey Temple?
Because many monkeys live in and around the temple complex and the nearby trees.
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Tours and trips that include Durga Temple
Varanasi 2 Days 1 Night Tour Package
Day one in the old city and on the river, day two for Durga Temple, Sankat Mochan, BHU and Sarnath.
- Kal Bhairav, Kashi Vishwanath and Annapurna darshan
- Evening boat ride and the Ganga aarti
- Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas and Sankat Mochan
Varanasi Local Sightseeing Cab
Full-day private cab for temples, Sarnath, BHU and ghats with a driver who knows the parking spots.
- 8 hours / 80 km
- Flexible stops
- Drivers who know ghat access
Varanasi 3 Days 2 Nights Tour Package
The classic Varanasi plan: temples and the aarti, BHU and Sarnath, then Ramnagar Fort and the silk lanes at a relaxed pace.
- Kal Bhairav, Kashi Vishwanath and Annapurna darshan
- Evening boat ride and the Ganga aarti
- South Varanasi, BHU and Sarnath
Varanasi 4 Days 3 Nights Tour Package
Two days in Varanasi, a day trip to Ayodhya or Prayagraj and a relaxed last morning.
- Kashi Vishwanath, Kal Bhairav and Annapurna darshan
- South Varanasi, BHU and Sarnath
- Day trip to Ayodhya or Prayagraj
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