Tungnath Mahadev
The highest Shiva temple on earth
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About Tungnath Mahadev
Perched at over 3,600 metres in the Garhwal Himalayas, Tungnath is the loftiest of the Panch Kedar and the highest Shiva temple in the world. The trek through alpine meadows rewards pilgrims with serene, uncrowded darshan.
Aarti Timings
- Morning Aarti06:00
- Sandhya Aarti18:00
Timings are indicative and may change on festival days.
Festivals & Sacred Days
Mahashivaratri
February–MarchDevotees brave the cold to honour Lord Shiva at his highest abode, though heavy snow often limits access in this season.
Shravan Month
July–AugustThe monsoon months see the alpine meadows of Chopta in bloom and bring pilgrims trekking up to offer worship at the Panch Kedar shrine.
Poojas & Sevas
Rudrabhishek
Ritual bathing of the swayambhu lingam, one of the five Panch Kedar manifestations of Shiva, performed by the temple priests.
Maha Aarti
The morning and evening aartis at over 3,600 metres, with the Himalayan peaks as backdrop — a profoundly serene act of worship at the world's highest Shiva temple.
Travel Guide
Address
Tungnath Mahadev Temple, Chopta, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand 246419
Nearest Airport
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (220 km)
Nearest Railway
Rishikesh Railway Station (200 km)
Best Season
April to June and September to November; the temple and trek are usually snowbound and closed in deep winter.
Dress Code
Warm layered clothing and sturdy trekking shoes are essential; modest attire for darshan.
How to reach
Drive to Chopta via Rishikesh and Ukhimath, then trek roughly 4 km (about 3.5 km) uphill to the temple; the path is steep but well laid.
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