Tungnath is the third of the Panch Kedar shrines, where Shiva is worshipped in the form of his arms (bahu), and stands at about 3,680 metres above Chopta. It is the highest Shiva temple in the world. Start the Tungnath walk from Chopta on the well-marked 3.5 km stone trail through rhododendron and oak, a climb of about 1,000 metres that most walkers finish in 2 to 3 hours. Chandrashila summit lies about 1.5 km beyond the temple, with views of Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, Kedarnath and Bandarpunch. The temple closes in winter and the deity is moved down to Makku village. Stay in Chopta or nearby Baniyakund and start before dawn if you also want Chandrashila the same morning.
- Address: Tungnath Temple, trek from Chopta, Rudraprayag District, Uttarakhand 246419
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