Tungnath Temple is a Hindu temple in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, India. It is the highest Shiva temple in the world and the highest of the Panch Kedar temples.
Location:
Located in the Chopta Valley, on Chandranath Parvat
At an elevation of 3,680 meters above sea level
Just below Chandrashila Peak
History:
Believed to be over 1,000 years old
Steeped in mythology
According to legends, Lord Shiva’s “bahu” or “hands” appeared at the site of Tungnath
Trek:
A challenging trek to reach the temple
The best time to visit is from April to November
Avoid the winter…
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