Welcome to Rudranath

Overview

State: Uttarakhand
Distance From Dehradun: 255 Km.
Min Temp: 2℃
Max Temp: 12.32℃
Weather: OVERCAST THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
Altitude : 3301 Meters

Description

Rudranath is a Hindu temple dedicated to god Shiva, located in the Garhwal Himalayan mountains in Uttarakhand,India. Located at 3,600 metres (11,800 ft) above sea level, this natural rock temple is situated within a dense forest of rhododendron dwarfs and Alpine pastures. The temple is the third temple to be visited in the Panch Kedar pilgrimage circuit, comprising five Shiva temples in the Garhwal region.

Facts About Rudranath

The path to Rudranath is tough and dangerous; one needs to have courage and deep desire. If the tourists halt for the night and get up early, they may get chance to see the pleasing Shiva rup and feel blessed throughout their life.Rudranath temple has statues of Pandavs, Kunti and Draupadi as well. Devotees take bath at Narad Kund before visiting the temple.

Best time to visit

April-November.