Panch Kedar

Panch Kedar Yatra, Timings, Temples, Route info, Best Time.

Tungnath

It is believed that the black rock (Self-manifested) in the Garbha Griha represents the arm of Lord Siva. The arm tilted to the left is said to come out of this place.  This temple is located on the highest peak of all Panch Kedar temples and is of 3860 mt above the sea level. Akashkamini took its birth in the hills of Tungnath.

How to reach Tungnath?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Jolly Grant, Dehradun which is 232 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Rishikesh which is 245 km away.

By Road

1. The bus will be running from Rishikesh to Chopta regularly. From Chopta, the temple is 3 km away.

Rudranath

As per the legend, the Idol here represents the face of Lord Siva. This temple is located at an altitude of 2286 mt above the sea level. The holy tirthas, Suryakund, Chandrakund, Tarakund are located close to the temple. Panch Kedar temples were formed during the tug of war between Bhima and Lord Siva. Parts of Bull fell around which were established as Panch Kedar.

How to reach Rudranath?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Jolly Grant, Dehradun which is 258 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Rishikesh which is 241 km away.

By Road

1. Rudranath falls on the way from Gopeshwar to Kedarnath.

Madmaheshwar

As per the folklore, the Idol here represents the navel portion of Lord Siva. The temple is located at an altitude of 3289 mt above the sea level. Madmaheshwar Ganga and Markanga Ganga merges at Gaundar which falls on the way to the temple.

How to reach Madmaheshwar?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Jolly Grant, Dehradun which is 244 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Rishikesh which is 227 km away.

By Road

1. One can reach Kalimath by a vehicle which is 196 from Rishikesh and from there it is by walk to Temple.

Kalpeshwar

Kalpeshwar is one of the Panch Kedar where the Idol represents hair locks (Jata) of Lord Shiva. Temple is located at an altitude of 2134 mt above the sea level.

How to reach Kalpeshwar?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Jolly Grant, Dehradun which is 272 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Rishikesh which is 255 km away.

By Road

1. Kalpeshwar falls on the way from Rishikesh to Badrinath and is 243 km away. It is 4 km walk from Urgam.

Kedarnath

The idol here represents the hump of Bull. Temple opens from May month to Deepavali. For the remaining 6 months, the temple remains closed.

Panch Kedar: History