Rudranath Temple

Rudranath Temple is a temple of Lord Shiva situated in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state of India,which is one of the Panchkedars. Located at an altitude of 2290 meters above sea level, the Rudranath temple is full of grand natural shade. In the Rudranath temple, Lord Shankar’s Ekanan means that the face is worshiped, while the whole body is worshiped in the Pashupatinath of Nepal’s capital of Kathmandu. The Nanda Devi and the snow-covered peaks of Trishul are visible from the front of the Rudranath temple.

A remote hilly terrain that is encircled by lovely kunds, Rudranath on the backdrop of the majestic Himalayas proposes a once in a lifetime experience to those who dares to embark adventurous journeys. With its magnetic terrain, this picturesque locale offers all the sizzles of a typical rocky ambience and the serenity of a devout centre.

Rudranath offers some of the finest sceneries of the snowy peaks of the Himalayas and at an elevation of 2286 meters, the beholder would be excited to experience the unspoiled beauty of Nature. The thick forest, meadows of aromatic flowerbeds, sparkling lakes and the glittering peaks, Rudranath is endowed with bewitching sceneries.

Unique in every way, Rudranath trek unveils the rustic and imposing gorgeousness of a charismatic surrounding. The trek in Rudranath is somewhat tedious and risky but is highly rewarding. Nothing would stop the trekker from embarking such a nice trail since it carries him through a world of unsurpassed prettiness. A trait through the sky-scraping creases makes one tremble but the scenic beauty of the valley with rich wild orchards, alpine meadows and dense woods takes away all your uneasiness.

It is not just the trekking routes that make Rudranath a favourite destination of quite number of people. Obviously the tranquility and serenity of the place is an added attraction to the casual visitors though one cannot deny the religious significance of Rudranath. One among the Panch Kedars of the Hindu ideology, the place owes much to the old temple for its magnificence and popularity.


Uttarakhand Monuments

The state of Uttarakhand attracts big crowds from almost every part of the country and outside. Both from historical and religious points of view, the state has a prominent place in the country. The state's rich history has been gifted with several monuments dispersed throughout. Past rulers like the Pandavas, Kauravas, Guptas and the British all erected monuments during their reigns. Today, Uttarakhand is visited in great number for its high number of monuments, which only increase the state's glory.

You'll see a huge number of historical as well as religious monuments across the state. Temples form an important part of the monumental treasure of the state. These religious monuments also feature some of the best temple architecture in India. Apart from Hindu temples, the state also features many Tibetan Buddhism monuments that are a must visit for travellers.

List of Uttarakhand Monuments
If you are a keen lover of monuments, the state of Uttarakhand welcomes you. Given below is a list of all the religious and historical monuments that you can plan to visit during your holidays in the state. If you want more details on these monuments or want to plan a tour, feel free to get in touch with our travel advisors who are waiting to hear from you.

  • Badrinath group of temples
  • Bandeo Temple
  • Gujardeo Temple
  • Kacheri group of temples
  • Kutumbari Temple
  • Maniyan group of temples
  • Mritunjaya group of temples
  • Ratan Deo Shrines Surya Temple
  • Dandeshwar Temple
  • Chandi-ka-Temple
  • Jageshwar Temple
  • Kuber Temple
  • Nanda Devi
  • Nava-grah Shrine
  • Pyramidal Shrine
  • Patal Bhubaneshwar Caves
  • Kalinga Monuments
  • Rudranath Temple