Uttarkhand's Devbhumi is definitely one of the most scenic corridors on the planet. The beautiful state of Uttarakhand is home to PanchKedar, five Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. PanchKedar-Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar and Kalpeshwar. Each temple is located in the most serene and peaceful corridors of the Indian Himalayas.
One of the most popular legends relating to the emergence of PanchKedar dates back to the Mahabharata era. According to legend, on the advice of scholar Vyasa, the Pandavas came to seek forgiveness for killing their relatives in the Kurukshetra war. Lord Shiva hid in Guptkashi in the Garhwal Himalayas, disguised as a bull. The Pandavas sought out Lord Shiva and paid homage to Lord Shiva in the form of a bull. Bhim tried to catch the bull, but the bull jumped into the ground and disappeared.
Lord Shiva reappeared in another corridor in Garwal. Or Kedarnath, the nexus appeared in Madhyamaheswar, the face appeared in Rudranath, the hands appeared in Tungnath, and the hair appeared in Kalpeshwar. Thereafter, the Pandavas built temples at each of these five places where Lord Shiva appeared similarly. Hence, these five places are collectively referred to as Panch Kedar.
Panch Kedar is usually held for 6 months from April to October. The best times to visit Panch Kedar are usually May, June, September and October.
Panch Kedar will be closed during downtime due to snow cover. In Kedarnath, Lord Shiva's hero moves to the Omkareshwar temple in Uhimata where he is worshiped for the remaining six months. In Mukkumath, the iconic hero Tungnath is worshiped. The symbolic image of Rudranath is brought to Gopeshwar and the symbolic hero Madhyamashewara is recognized in Uhimata. Only Kalpeshwar is always open.
Still, if you're a stingy climber, you can go during layoffs, but make sure you're well supplied with food and good camping gear. Winter in the Himalayas is absolutely delightful, adorned with absolutely unimaginable foliage and decorations.
KEDARNAT
Set against a picturesque backdrop of snow-capped mountain peaks and logs, Kedarnath Temple is located in the Rudraprayag quarter of Uttarakhand and stands out among the Panch Kedar temples. Perched at 584 m above sea level, Kedarnath Temple is set against a picturesque backdrop of snow-capped peaks and logs.
It is located in the Rudraprayag quarter of Uttarakhand and stands out among the Panch Kedar temples. The temple houses a cone-shaped Shiva lingam which is considered Shiva's hump. Built of slate tombstones, the present temple is said to have been founded by Adi Shankaracharya in an 8th/9th century bulletin board. The nearest road from Kedarnath is Gaurikund.
The temple houses a cone-shaped Shiva lingam believed to be Shiva's hump. It is located at 584 m above sea level and the journey to Kedarnath Temple starts from Gaurikund and is approximately 19 km uphill. It journey can be finished in 6- 7 hours.
To Reach Kedarnath
Road- To reach at Kedarnath by road you need to bespeak a hack or machine service which can be intimately run or by the GMOUltd.
You shall have to follow the following megacity order-
New Delhi to Haridwar 206 km-> Haridwar to Rishikesh 24 km-> Rishikesh to Devprayag 74 km-> Devprayag to Srinagar 34 km-> Srinagar to Rudraprayag 33 km-> Rudraprayag to Gaurikund( via Tilwara- Agastmuni- Chandrapuri-> Kund-> Guptkashi-> Phata-> Sitapur-> Sonprayag) 74 km-> Gaurikund to Kedarnath( by journey) 18 km.
You can also visit Kedarnath from Delhi by boarding a direct machine from Delhi Bus Stand Kashmiri Gate to Gaurikund which is run by the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation. From Gaurikund further continue your journey to Kedarnath.
Air. If you want to reach Kedarnath by plane, you can reserve a seat on the helicopter. If you are traveling to Kedarnath by helicopter, you can go from Dehradun and Haridwar and Rishikesh.
Dehradun Drive to Shastradhara Helipad in Dehradun. The helicopter will take you to your destination in 40 blinks.
from Haridwar/Rishikesh. If you plan to travel to Kedarnath by helicopter from Rishikesh/Haridwar, travel directly to Fatu via Crane which is about 200 km away from Haridwar/Rishikesh and 195 km away.
After you reach till Sonprayag you'll have to travel in a participated hack which charges Rs 20 per person this hack will take you till Gaurikund, The Kedarnath journey is a 18 km journey which starts from Gaurikund-
• Reach at Gaurikund( 6 km approx) through participated hack from Sonprayag
• Gaurikund to Jungle Chatti( 6 km) through the Rambara Bridge.
• Jungle Chatti to Bheembali( 4 km)
• Bheembali to Linchauli( 3 km)
• Linchauli to Kedarnath Base Camp( 4 km)
• Kedarnath Base Camp to Kedarnath Temple( 1 km)
Prequists before going
• Do get a check up before going on the journey to Kedarnath.
• People with Respiratory diseases and High Blood Pressure shouldn't journey to Kedarnath.
• If you want to travel through Kandi, Ponies and Palki make sure that the previous booking is done at Gaurikund/ Sonprayag reserving counter.
• Trek between 0400AM to 0130PM as this is the only time when pilgrims are allowed to journey to Kedarnath
• If you are not ready to drive late into the evening, you can ride a stick or pony to your destination. You can also spend the night at the campsite, resting between trips to Jungle Chatti, Bhim Bali and Lincholi, before hitting the road in the morning.
Kedaranath- Nearby
Attractions • Gandhi Sarovar A small lake where Yudhishthir, the eldest son of the Pandavas, is said to have gone to heaven.
• Shankaracharya Samadhi Shankaracharya Samadhi provides an idyllic and peaceful environment for addicts. A majestic temple in the background adds to the serenity. Adiguru Shankracharya is believed to have taken samadhi here.
• Bhairunath Temple Bhairon Mandir is 1 km away from Kedarnath Temple. From here you can see the whole Kedarnath Valley and Kedarnath Temple. It is believed that when the Kedarnath dham is closed due to heavy snowfall, the deity in the form of bhairavnath covers the Kedarnath temple complex and the entire Kedarnath valley.
• Ratus Kund This is a small kund (water source) about 200m from Kedarnath Temple. Ratus kund is also known as ret kund because of the beaches of this small aquarium.
• Gaurikund The village, which serves as a base and starting point for the journey to Kedarnath, has a hot spring and a temple dedicated to Gauri.
• Basuki Tal 6 km. Surrounded by mountains high at 4135 meters above sea level, this extraordinary lake offers beautiful views of the Chaucamba peaks.
• Sonprayag At the confluence of Son Ganga and Mandakini Valley, there is a detour to Triyuginarayan.
Tungnath
One of the tallest Shiva temples in the world, Tungnath is located at an altitude of 680 m in the Rudraprayag quarter. It is said that then the hand of Lord Shiva appeared. To get there, pilgrims must make a moderate journey from Chopta, about 4 km away. On the way you can see peaks like Nanda Devi, Chowkhamba and Nilkant. Beautiful meadows and delightful azalea flowers greet you at regular intervals. Travel up to 2 km to Chandrashila Peak for unimaginable panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.
To Tungnath
Road - To get to Tungnath By car or hack or private bus you can proceed as follows.
Delhi->Rishikesh->Devprayag->Rudraprayag->Uhimath
From there you will continue your journey to Deoria Tal and set up a late parking shed. Then you have to go another 12 km to Chopta Tungnath and 3 km to Chandrashila.
Prequists Before going
• The needed entry freights at certain checkpoints, permits for the journey and obligatory timber camping charges in the region for the entire length of the journey will be included as part of the package. Please check with the organizers before reserving.
• A well- equipped first aid tackle will be available with the attendants during the journey. Yet, it's judicious to carry your own particular force of first aid particulars similar as antiseptics, nonentity repellents, tradition medicinesetc.
• A veritably common complaint known as Acute Mountain Sickness is associated with touring beside symptoms ranging from headaches, wakefulness, gastrointestinal issues, lung problems, ataxia and the suchlike
• Consult with miners before crossing over to purchase traditional medicines for such occasions, and take only when necessary as they contain important and powerful substances.
Tungnath- nearby tourist attractions
• Tungnath Temple
• Convergence of Devprayag and Rudraprayag
• Clear Deoriathal Lake
• Snow capped Himalayan peaks Nanda Devi (817m), Trishul (120m), Kedarnath (831m), Bandarpunch 316 bars and Chaukhamba 138 bars.
• Low-altitude travel through canyons.
• Grunting waterfalls, beautiful green meadows, and mountain scapegoats.
• Attitude towards the ancient cultures of primitive peoples.
• Some wildlife sightings possible
• Nights in hotels, guesthouses and barn
Rudranath
A natural gem temple located at 286m above sea level among alpine meadows and lush rhododendron trees, where Lord Shiva is worshiped as Nilkant. Mahadev. '. It is believed that then his face touched the ground. Surya-kunda, Chandra-kunda, Tara-kunda and Mana-kunda live around the temple.
Rudranath- How to get to
Many routes lead to this temple, most starting from Gopeshwar village. After a 5 km road trip to Sagar village, drive about 20 km to reach this temple. Another route is a 3km road and 17km uphill to Ganggolgaon. Another route from Gopeshwar is 13 km to Mandala, 6 km to Anasuya Devi Temple and 20 km to Rudranath Temple. There are other routes from Joshimath (45 km) and Kalpeshwar.
by plane. Joyful Grant Airport is the closest field to Rishikesh. It is well connected to Delhi and numerous major metropolitan areas and has weekly breaks.
By Road - Delhi has a direct highway to Rishikesh. Pedestrians must order a car or private taxi. Taxis and cars can be reserved in advance at various locations.
On the way. The closest road station to Rishikesh is Rishikesh Railway Station. As Rishikesh is connected with all major road routes, pedestrians can take direct route or via Delhi. They can also conclude for direct trains to Dehradun or Haridwar and also take a hack or machine to Rishikesh.
Prequists Before going
• Camping gear if possible.( Mat/ Sleeping Bag)
• Leakproof bags to cover electronic particulars from rain.
• Tracking Shoes Tracking Paint/ Quick Sot Tshirt Cape
• First Aid tackle- Scissors, Sunscreen( SPF 50), Band- Aids( Water Proof), Analgesic Spray( Relispray, Volini), Antiseptic Liquid( Sevlon, Dettol), Antiseptic Greasepaint( Povidone- Iodine Grounded Maquillages like Cipladine, Savlon), girth, cotton, waffle girthetc.
• Medicines- Fever, headache, stir sickness, loose stir, puking and acidityetc.
• Must know about the rainfall before starting the Rudranath journey.
• If you have no mountain climbing experience, you may bring an original companion.
Rudranath
Places of interest Visit the infamous Sagar Temple in Sagar town. The town is a great starting and ending point for your trip. Pedestrians returning from Temple can walk further to Mandal via Anusuya Devi Temple, from where the brigade can walk or drive to Sagar village. The Anusya Devi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Sati.
It was believed that Sati was the woman of Atri Muni, one of the great scholars of Saptarishi.
Madhmaheshwar
is located at an altitude of about 289 m and the middle or connecting part of Shiva at Madhmaheshwar or Madhyamaheshwar surfaced. Located in a beautiful green valley in the village of Mansuna in the Garhwal Himalayas, the temple is surrounded by the scenic snow-capped peaks of Kedarnath, Chaukhamba and Nilkantha. The journey to Madhyamaheshwar starts from Uniana, about 18 km from Uhimat. Accommodation is provided after 3 km from the town of Rancy and 6 km further from the town of Goundhar. This is a total of 19 km.
To get to Madhmaheshwar
The nearest field by plane is the delightful right field at Dehradun which is 110 km from here. The course is well connected to most major airfields in the country, including Delhi and Bangalore. By train
The nearest major railway station is Rishikesh station which is 140 km away. The station receives trains from several major municipalities and metropolitan areas across the country. On the way to
, Ukhimat is considered the base camp of the journey, after which you must depart to reach the sanctuary. The route has several mechanical services from Rudraprayag to Uhimat and haks.
Before You Go
• Invest in a solar mobile dish. After Bantoli there is no electricity and people rely on sunlight.
• In Madmaheshwar, the writer turns on for an hour in the evening for Aarti. Phones can be recharged at the temple complex upon request.
• No ATMs, only connects BSNL and Jio Ransi and above.
• Normal temple visits are from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm. Apotheosis at the temple starts from May/June to October/November. Check the temple website for up-to-date information before planning your trip.
• If you are hit by hail in a hilly area, cross the area quickly as there is a risk of landslides due to the eruption of nulla when the ice melts.
• Do not go out alone after evening as there is a fear of wildlife in high quality mounds like Buda Madmaheshwar.
Points of interest near Madmaheshwar
• Kanchani Tal is an alpine glacial lake located 16 km from Madmaheshwar and must be passed along the way. This place offers mesmerizing views of the Himalayas.
• Budha Madmaheshwar is a hilltop temple visited by many drug addicts from far and wide. It offers unrivaled views of the majestic Himalayas. However, you will be amazed at the prasadam offered to the gods matching cookies and chocolates. Buda - Madmaheshwar has many water pools which are the top glass reflecting the mountain range.
• Nandi Kund is idyllicly located in the high Himalayas of Garhwal, at an altitude of 497-800m above sea level on the Madhimaheshwar-Kalpeshwar trail.
KALPESHWAR
Panch Kedar As the last and fifth temple in the pathway, Kalpeshwar is the only sacred temple in Panch Kedar that is always open. The tousled hair of Lord Shiva is worshiped in this temple.
The Panch Kedar trail ends at Kalpeshwar (Kalpnath). A road connects the town of Sagar with Helang (about 58 km down), from where you can reach Urgam by jeep. A walking trail a few kilometers from Urgam leads to the temple.
KALPESHWAR - By road to get to
Kalpeshwar can be reached at a distance of 243 km from Helang. By bus and taxi on the Rishikesh-Badrinath road. 12 km from Harang. The tour runs along the main roads. The distance from Delhi to Kalpeshwar is approximately 514 km. On the way to
you will see the old Kedar Temple surrounded by potato fields. Dhyan Badri Temple, one of the Sapta Badri (Seven Badri) temples, can also be seen in Urgam town.
By air The nearest field is a joyous right. It is approximately 272 km from Dehradun. The nearest station to
By Rail Kalpeshwar is in Rishikesh, about 255 km away.
Prerequisites Before Traveling -
• If you are traveling in a shower, it is recommended that you check rain and road conditions with local authorities, duty or temporary drivers before traveling.
• Photography may be prohibited inside the temple, especially in the sanctuary.
Observe the rules set by the temple authorities and marvel at the sanctity of this place.
• Before reaching the valley of Urgam you have to walk 10km and can also reach it by car. So don't worry as there is no hiking required.
KALPESHWAR- Neighborhood Attractions Located on the
Rishikesh-Badrinath road, Helang is the gateway to the Urgam valley. From Urgam to Kalpeshwar you can easily travel 2 km. On the way from
Helang to Kalpeshwar, you can see the beautiful confluence of Alaknanda and Kalpganga rivers. Because of their similar location, it is easy to record the two directions of Kalpeshwar and Badrinath in the religious diaries.
