About Guptkashi
Overview
Guptkashi is a town in the Mandakini valley of Rudraprayag district, at about 1,319 m, and one of the main overnight stops on the road to Kedarnath. It is known for the ancient Vishwanath Temple, the Ardhanarishwar shrine and Manikarnika Kund, where two springs said to represent the Ganga and Yamuna bathe a Shiva linga. Helicopters to Kedarnath fly from Guptkashi and from the nearby pads at Phata and Sersi, and the Kedarnath doli halts here on its way to Ukhimath after the temple closes.
Best Time to Visit Guptkashi
Plan your trip around the right season
SeasonBest Window
Why visit
May to June and September to October, while Kedarnath is open.
Keep in mind
Monsoon landslides often close hill roads; keep spare days.
SeasonBest Window
Why visit
May to June and September to October, while Kedarnath is open.
Keep in mind
Monsoon landslides often close hill roads; keep spare days.
How to Reach Guptkashi
Intercity connectivity and travel options
Road from Rudraprayag (about 40 km) along the Mandakini; Sonprayag and Gaurikund lie further up the same road.
Getting Around Guptkashi
Local transport and practical tips
Local transport
Shared jeeps, UTC buses and taxis along the highway.