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Tungnath Temple

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Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Tungnath Temple is the highest Shiva Temple in the world. Tungnath means the "Lord of the Peaks", as several prominent peaks like Nanda Devi, Panchchuli, Kedarnath, and others can be seen from here. The temple's surrounding view is breathtaking from every sphere and beyond imagination. Every season here surprises visitors with its mesmerizing landscape. A moderate trek of 3.5 km from Chopta (A mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand) leads visitors to this sacred shrine. It is believed that the temple was built by Arjuna (the third Pandava) ...

How to Reach

By Road : - The last motorable point to Tungnath is Chopta, around 248 km from Dehradun ISBT. Chopta can be accessed by road using bus, shared taxi and private cabs. From Chopta, the Tungnath is around 3.5 km from the Chopta and needs to be covered by trekking. To access the site visitors have some options; such as :-

  • By Bus: State government buses are available from Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Devprayag, Srinagar, and Rudraprayag bus stands. Buses operate up to Ukhimath and Gopeshwar Mandal, from where the remaining distance must be covered by shared taxi service. Only a limited number of buses operate on this route and they depart early in the morning.
  • Shared taxi : Union operated shared taxis are available from all major places like Dehradun, Rishikesh, and Haridwar. However, these services are also available up to Ukhimath or Gopeshwar as per your preference.
  • Hiring Cab/Taxi : Visitors can hire a cab to reach the location directly and conveniently. Cabs can be hired from Dehradun ISBT, Dehradun Railway Station, Rispana Bridge, Rishikesh, Haridwar and through online platforms.
  • Own Vehicle : Visitors can also access the place using their own vehicle.
  • Renting a two wheeler : You can also rent a two wheeler like Royal Enfield, Dominar, and others from various service providers based in Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar.
     

By Rail : - If travelling by train, the closest railway stations are in Rishikesh and Haridwar, around 209 km and 233 km. From either station, visitors can hire a taxi or can use public transport options like buses or union operated shared taxis from the respective stands.
 

By Air : - The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, located around 223 km away. Visitors can hire a taxi from the airport or they can reach Rishikesh, around 16 km from the airport and continue their journey by bus or taxi.

Best Time to Visit

The ideal time to visit the site is from March to June and from September to December.

Height from Sea Level

Tungnath is located at an altitude of 3,680 meters (approximately), which is around 12,073 feet from sea level.

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