Places at a Distance of More Than 15km from Kedarnath

• Guptakashi
• Ukhimath
• Tungnath – Chandrashila
• Madmaheshwar
• Kalpeshwar
• Syalsaur
• Rudranath

Guptakashi

Guptkashi is 47kms from the sacred Shrine of Lord Kedarnath. Situated at an elevation of 1319 m above the sea level, its aura is divine and the ambiance is stunning with picturesque Himalayan Peaks. It houses the sacred Vishwanath Temple and Ardhnarishwar Temple which are the most important and popular sacred tourist spots for Hindu Devotees. Lord Vishwanath Temple is the center of attraction of Guptkashi. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. To the left of Vishwanath Temple the small temple of Ardhnarishwar is situated. It is a place where two sacred rivers Ganga and Yamuna meet in the Manikarnika Kund.

Ukhimath

Ukhimath is situated in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand at an elevation of 1317m above the sea level. It is a beautiful home to Lord Kedarnath and Lord Madmaheshwar during winters. The temple of Kedarnath remains closed in winters as the entire area is covered in snow. The worship takes place in the sacred Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath. The priests of Kedarnath are Rawals and Ukhimath is mainly inhabited by them. Here along with tranquility and spiritual bliss, magnificent views of Himalayan Peaks like Neelkanth, Chaukhamba and Kedarnath will be seen. Numerous temples dedicated to Usha, Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva and Mandhata etc. makes the place delightful and ethereal.

Chandrashila

Situated at an elevation of 4000 m, Chandrashila is one of the most alluring divine destinations in Uttarakhand. It is 90 kms from the divine Kedarnath Dham. It is a summit of Chandrashila Parvat on which one of the most sacred pilgrimage destinations, Tungnath Temple, resides. It is one of the holy Panch Kedars and the most important pilgrimage site for Hindu Devotees. The stunning Chandrashila summit offers fascinating vistas of the Great Himalayas. Tourists and devotees indulge in adventurous and alluring Chandrashila Trek to get the divine blessings from Lord Shiva in the holy Tungnath Shrine. It is a paradise of Peace and soul soothing tranquility. Lush meadows, verdant Deodar trees and the magnificent Tungnath Shrine makes the place completely ethereal.

Madmaheshwar

Covered with Snow-capped Himalayan mountains on the right side and stunning alpine meadows on the left, the beauty of Madmaheshwar Temple is irresistible. This little holy town of Madmaheshwar is named after Lord Shiva and the temple of Madmaheshwar dedicated to him is the center of attraction and one of the most popular pilgrimage spots in Uttarakhand. It is the fourth temple of the holy Panch Kedars. Here the navel (Madhya) of a bull which is a form of Lord Shiva is worshipped in the temple. The Temple is said to have been built by Bhima, One of the five Pandavas to worship Lord Shiva. The evening Aarti performed in this temple is a sight to behold. It is 95 kms from the sacred Kedarnath Dham.

Kalpeshwar

The last and the fifth temple in the Panch Kedar pilgrimage circuit is the temple of Kalpeshwar. It is one of the most popular pilgrimage sites located around Kedarnath. It is the only temple which remains open throughout the year. The Jata or the matted hairs of Lord Shiva are worshipped in this temple. The temple is a gorgeous sight to behold as it is surrounded by verdant forests and green terrace fields. It also houses Kalpvriksha which is a tree of wish fulfillment. It is said that It grants all the wishes of the devotees. On your way to Kalpeshwar from Helang village you will witness stunning vistas of snowcapped mountains like Panchachuli, Bandarpoonch, Nanda Devi and Kedarnath, blissful Kalpganga river, apple orchards and beautiful potato farms.

Syalsaur

Syalsaur is located at the blissful banks of River Mandakini. If you love bird watching then you must visit Syalsaur. Gorgeous vistas of lush greenery all around, majestic snow-capped mountains in the background, sunrise of Chaukhamba Peak, gushing of the river and soothing chirping of migratory birds makes this place an ideal stopover for a weekend in Uttarakhand. From here you can visit some of the most popular sacred spots like Badrinath Dham and Haridwar. It is one of the best places to spend a peaceful day in the lap of nature.

Rudranath

Located amidst the Garhwal mountains is the most popular religious tourist spot – Rudranath Temple. It is located 165 kms from the divine Kedarnath Temple. Surrounded by stunning Rhododendron forests and beautiful alpine meadows, the peaceful ambiance of this gorgeous temple will surely delight your spirit. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and people worship him in the form of Lord Rudra. The trek to Rudranath temple is a challenging one but you will witness alluring Himalayan Peaks like Nanda Devi, Nanda Ghunti and Trishul. Don’t forget to visit the ‘Water of Salvation’ – Vaitarani River and blend with the blissful vibes of nature.