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Kedarnath Temple  

     Built in the 8th century A.D., the temple at Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord  Shiva and a Lingam in its sanct- um sanctorum is the idol. The  temple was  renovated and  refurbished  by  the  religious  reformer and saint, Adi Shankaracharya  in the 8th century.

        Outside the temple door, a large statue of Nandi the bull stands on guard.
Samadhi of Adi Shankaracharya  

Located  behind  the  Kedarnath  Temple  is  the  Samadhi or the final resting place where the saint gave up his life.  

Bhairav Nath Temple  

To the  south  of the main temple stands the temple of Lord Bhairav,  the deity who guards the Kedarnath Temple in winter, when it is closed to worship.  
 

Triyuginarayan  

25 kms. away. The mythological venue where the wedding of Lord Shiva and Parvati was solemnised. It is a short trek of 5 kms. from Son Prayag. An eternal flame,  which is said to have  been the  witness to  the marriage, burns in  front of the temple even today.

  
Gandhi Sarovar  

1.5 kms. away.  A small lake from  where Yudhishthir, the eldest of  the Pandavas, is said to have departed to heaven.  

Vasuki Tal  

6 kms. away. At 4135 mtrs. above sea level, this lake is extraordinary,  surrounded by high mountains and offering an excellent view of the Chaukhamba peaks.  
 

Gupt Kashi  

49 kms. away. Famous for the temples of Ardhnarishwar and Vishwanathji. This was where Lord Shiva lived incognito, when seeking to avoid granting the boon of absolution to the Pandavas.

  
Gauri Kund  

15 kms. away. The  trekking base to Kedarnath and the road head, this village has a temple dedicated to Gauri and also thermal springs of medicinal value.  

Sonprayag  

20 km. away. The confluence of the Son Ganga and Mandakini rivers, where there is a diversion for Triyuginarayan.  
 

Ukhimath  

60 km. away.  Winter  home of  the deity of  Kedarnath  temple, and  the seat of the Rawal of Kedarnath.

Agastmuni  

73 km. away. There is a temple here dedicated to the Sage Agastya.  

Chopta  

Situated on the Gopeshwar-Ukhimath, road  about 40 kms.  from Gopeshwar at an  altitude  of  about 2500 mts. above  sea  level,  Chopta is  one of the most picturesque spots in the entire Garhwal region. It provides a breathtaking view of the Himalayan ranges surrounding it. 

MADMAHESHWAR

One of the Panch Kedars, the temple of Madmaheshwar is located at an altitude of 3,289 mts. above sea level, on the slope of a ridge, 25 kms. north-east of Guptkashi. There is a motorable road from Guptkashi to Kalimath. 

The best statue of Har Gauri in India, measuring over a metre high, is found in the Kali temple, here. The trek from Kalimath to Madmaheshwar is distinguished by wild unparalleled scenic beauty and engulfed by Chakhamba, Kedarnath and Neelkanth peaks. Gaundar, at the confluence of Madmaheshwar Ganga and Markanga Ganga, is the last settlement before one reaches Madmaheshwar, the place where Lord Shiva navel (Nabhi) had manifest itself as one of the Panch Kedars.

TUNGNATH
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The arms (Mukh) of Lord Shiva became manifest here as per the Kedarnath myth of Tunganath. He is worshipped here as one of the Panch Kedars. The Tungnath Temple, at an altitude of 3,580 mts., is the highest Shivashrine among the Panch Kedars but the easiest to reach from Chopta,  the nearest roadhead.

RUDRANATH
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The face (Mukh) of Lord Shiva is worshipped at the Rudranath temple, established at an elevation of 2,286 mts., above sea-level and 23 kms. from Gopeshwar, 5 kms. of the distance is motorable and the rest of the 18 kms.  passes through wild orchards and picturesque bugyals (highland meadows)  and involves trekking over high ridges (some times 4,000 mts.). The temple site provides magnificent views of Hathi Parvat, Nanda Devi,  Nanda Ghangti, Trishuli and many other peaks. There are a number of holy kunds near Rudranath temple namely Suryakund, Chandrakund, Tarakund etc. The entire area is utterly enchanting and unmatched in scenic beauty. 
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The Anusuya Devi Temple is located on the trek to Rudranath involving an additional trek of 3 kms. 

KALPESHWAR

The more hardy tourist may like to trek about 35 kms. to Kalpeshwar, where the locks (Jata) with head, of Lord Shiva are worshipped. Located in Urgam Valley at an altitude of 2,134 mts. above sea-level,  the temple is a further 10 kms. trek from Rudranath to Helong, the motor head on the Rishikesh-Badrinath route. 

CHANDRASHILA

The Chandrashila peak provides a rare panoramic view of innumerable snow clad peaks. The trek from Tungnath passes through forests of rhododendron and alpine meadows. 

DEORIA TAL

At an altitude of 2,440 mts., the beautiful lake of Deoria Tal is located on the Chopta-Ukhimath Motor road about 3 kms. away from Sari.  Another trek is from Ukhimath. 

In the early morning, the snow capped peaks, including Chaukhamba and Kedarnath, are clearly reflected on the lake waters. The lake also provides an excellent spot for angling as well as birdwatching.
 

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