Tungnath is one of the most famous temples in Uttarakhand. Located at an altitude of 12073 feet above sea level in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, it is credited as the highest Shiva temple in India. This temple is also part of Panch Kedar, and as per the holy scriptures, it is believed that the forelegs of Lord Shiva in the form of a bull appeared at this place and are being worshipped as Shiv linga. This temple is believed to have been built initially by Pandavas before going to heaven. Later on, it was renovated by many local kings and government officials. This place is also important, as it is believed that Lord Rama meditated at this place to get rid of his sin of killing the Ravana. It is believed that Lord Rama meditated at Chandrashila Peak (Moon Rock), which is located just 1 km from the Tungnath temple.
In addition to pilgrimage, this place is also famous as one of the most important trekking destinations and is also known for bird watching and geological experiments. Trekking to Chandrashila Peak is very famous among adventure lovers as it provides a 360-degree view of some of the most famous Himalayan peaks.
In addition to Tungnath Temple, there are many other places you can put on your bucket list to visit this season. Here are some of the most amazing places.
One of the most famous temples in this region is Kedarnath Temple. Situated at a height of 3583 meters above sea level in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, it is one of the favorite destinations for youths and elderly people in India. It is a perfect destination for adventure and spirituality in the same place. Every year, thousands of devotees visit this place in search of Lord Shiva. It is also famous as the door of salvation. In addition to the divine power, this place is so beautiful that people call it heaven. You can book your Kedarnath yatra package with Manchala Mushafir with a visit to Tungnath temple. We provide the Kedarnath Yatra package cost Rs 9500 per person from Haridwar to Haridwar. You can get it customized with minimal cost to add a visit to Tungnath Temple to your package.
Located just 5 km from the Tungnath temple, Chopta is another famous destination and is also a prominent hill station in Uttarakhand. It is so beautiful that it is known as the mini-Switzerland of India. It gets fully covered by snow, making it a perfect destination for a holiday.
Do you know that the place where Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati got married is in Uttarakhand and is located just 85 km from the Tungnath temple? It is known as the Triyuginarayan temple as it has stood at this location since the three yugas and tells the story of the first love marriage on earth. It is also known as the Akhand Dhuni temple due to the perpetual fire in the compound of the temple, which is believed to have been alive since the marriage of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati. Pilgrims offer wood to this fire to keep it alive. This place is also gaining popularity as the best wedding destination in India. You can also plan your marriage at this place at no cost, or just take the blessing of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati for a prosperous married life.
The word Gaurikund is made of two words: Gauri and Kund. This place is famous as the meditation point of Maa Parvati. As per the holy scriptures, it is said that it was the place where Gauri meditated to get Lord Shiva as his husband. This place is also famous as the birthplace of Lord Ganesha, and Lord Shiva replaced Lord Ganesha's head with the head of a baby elephant. This is the base camp of the Kedarnath trek, and a hot water pond and a temple are located here. As per the holy scriptures and folklore, it is said that everyone who is going to Kedarnath temple should take a dip in the hot water of Gaurikund and worship in Gaurimata temple for their safe journey.
Another temple near Tungnath Temple is Guptkashi Temple. It is also considered the second home of Lord Shiva. As per the legends, it is said that Lord Shiva stayed at this place after coming from Kashi to avoid Pandavas. Lord Shiva was meditating here when Maa Parvati saw him and proposed to him for marriage. The temple here is built in the same architecture as that of Kedarnath. Here, the deity, that is worshipped, is known as Ardhnareshwar because it is believed that Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati both appeared here in the same body. There is a point in front of the temple where there are two streams of water, and it is said that one stream comes from Yamuna and another one is from Ganga. As per the locals, it is said that all your miseries and problems, especially the physical ones, can be cured by taking a dip in the water of this pond.
Kalimath, located at a height of 1800 meters above sea level on the bank of the Saraswati River in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, is one of the Shakti peeths in India. As per the legends, it is said that Maa Kali killed the demon Raktbeej by taking the form of a kid. This place is located at a distance of just 50 km from the Tungnath temple. A silver plate is placed at the point where Maa Kali entered the earth after killing the demon. That plate is being worshipped by the devotees. This plate is removed only on the 8th day of Navratara when the head priest performs the worship of the deity at midnight. As per another legend, it is also said that the lower body part of Maa Kali is being worshipped here while the upper body part is being worshipped at Dhari Devi temple.