TUNGNATH – LORD SHIVA HIGHEST TEMPLE

 TUNGNATH

From Google

 Tungnath is lord shiva one the highest temple in the world, located at Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand, at the altitude of 3680m ( 12073 ft.).. it is one of the five Kedar of lord shiva which are different parts of lord shiva’s body. It is believed that TheTungnath  temple was made by Pandava around 5400 years ago and after that around 1200 years ago ADI SANKRACHARYA came in search of this temple and started a religious ritual.

                      

    It Is also famous for hiking and trekking, which attracts people having enthusiasm for trekking and adventure.

  Chandrashila trek is located just above Tungnathat the height of 4000m (13000ft.) which is the summit of Tungnath.  Many Himalayan views such as Chaukhamba peak, Kedar peak, Trishul parvat, Nanda Devi peak, etc. can be seen from this peak, which is worth seeing.

I believe it is a small track of 5km but it is much difficult than many other treks due to its elevation. But yes after completing this trek you will get the worth seeing view full of serenity. Tungnath trek is one of the best treks in Uttarakhand.

From Google

CLIMATIC CONDITION- AS IT IS LOCATED AT THE ALTITUDE OF 12073FT. . IT IS COLD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. TEMPERATURE MAY WARY FROM -20 DEGREE TO 5 DEGREE IN WINTER AND 5 DEGREE TO 25 DEGREE IN SUMMER

HOW TO REACH:- 

YOU CAN REACH HERE VIA TAXI OR BUS

*NEAREST AIRPORT- jolly grant, Dehradun (nearly 224km)

* NEAREST RAILWAY STATION- Rishikesh (around 206km)

ROUTES  FROM DELHI/ DEHRADUN

·         DELHI<->DEHRADUN<->RISHIKESH<->RUDRAPRAYAG,->CHOPTA<->TUNGNATH

·         DEHRADUN<->RISHIKESH<->CHAMOLI<->GOPESHWAR<->CHOPTA<->TUNGNATH

TRAVEL TIPS

·         Carry a good stock of warm clothes as it is cold throughout the year.

·         Do carry rain shelter as climate may change anytime.

·         Do carry extra money in cash as there is no ATM facility nearby.

·         Take care of fuel as there is no filling station up to 50kms.

HOTELS/STAY IN TUNGNATH

·         You will not find hotels here but yes you will surely get tents or shelters to stay at a decent price.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

·         OMKAR RATNESHWAR MAHADEV TEMPLE

·         *DEORIA TAL

·         *UKHIMAT

      THINGS TO DO IN TUNGNATH

·         Hiking and trekking.

·         have a great photoshoot with the scenic view.

·         Have a great talk to villagers and get how the life is in the village.

 BEST TIME TO VISIT

From Google

·         If you  want to go for both purpose trekking and religious rituals. ( march to September)

·         If you only want trekking then go during winter. (October to February)

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