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Guptkashi has a great importance, quite like that of Kashi. The ancient
Vishwanath temple, Ardhnareshwar temple and Manikarnik Kund, where the
two streams of theGanga and Yamuna meet, are the main places of attraction
in Guptkashi.
It is believed that after the battle of Mahabharata, the Pandvas wanted
to meet Lord Shiva and seek his blessings. But Lord Shiva hid himself as
he did not wish tomeet the Pandavas, the reason being that, although, they
had fought for the right cause, they were also responsible for destroying
their own dynasty.
Guptkashi is situated at an altitude of 1319 mts. A stupa is constructed
at Nala, which is quite close to Ukhimath. Some local people call it the
grave of Rana Nal.
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Season
: Round the year
EXCURSIONS
Ukhimath : 12 kms. from Guptkashi,
Ukhimath is the winter seat of Lord Kedarnath, when the doors of the temple
of Kedarnath are closed.
Triyuginarayan : 14 kms. from
Sonprayag, at an altitude of 1980 mts., Triyuginarayan is the sacred place,
which witnessed the most celestial happening, the wedding of Lord Shiva
and Goddess Parvati.
Tungnath : Highest shrine
of Shiva among the Panch Kedars.
ACCESSIBILTY
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Rail : Rishikesh Railway
Station is the nearest railhead. Guptkashi is 186 kms. from Rishikesh. |
| Road : Well connected by
road with all the major towns and nearby areas. |
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ACCOMMODATION
Tourist Rest House and private hotels
are available.
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