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Gopeshwer
to Joshimath Trek
| Situated
amidst thick woods, here the 'mukh' or the Lord's face appeared and Shiva
is worshipped as Neelkanth Mahadev. Situated at a height of
2,286 metres, there are all around fragrant flower laden meadows. In the
background, in all their glory, are the
glittering snow -covered peaks of Trishul, Nanda Devi,
Devastan etc. Near the temple is a
stream of sparkling water known as Vaitarini -
the 'Water of Salvation'. Passing through the glorious mountain scenery,
the twenty kilometres trek takes you by Ansuyadevi,
Rudranath and Nandikund. |
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At a height of 2,439 metres, Nandikund is a place where the people worship
some rusty old historic swords thrust into the
rocks. The local populace earnestly believe that the swords belonged
originally to the Pandavas. The trek to Rudranath
can be organised either from Gopeshwar or Joshimath. A cross-country
trek from Gopeshwar to Joshimath via Rudranath, Nandikund and
Urgam or vice-versa can really be rewarding. |
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Place
|
Altitude
|
Distance in km
(Point to Point)
|
Accommodation
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| Gopeshwar |
1300
|
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|
Rest Houses |
| Gangolgaon |
1400
|
3 motor
|
|
| Panar |
2286
|
8 (trek)
|
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| Naila |
3354
|
5 (trek)
|
Dharamshala |
| Rudranath |
2286
|
4 (trek)
|
|
| Dumak |
2134
|
12 (trek)
|
|
| Kalgont |
2073
|
5 (trek)
|
|
| Kimana |
2073
|
8 (trek)
|
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| Palla |
2073
|
3 (trek)
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| Urgam |
2134
|
8 (trek)
|
Dharamshala |
| Helang |
1524
|
9 (trek)
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| Joshimath |
1890
|
13 motor
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Rest Houses |
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