Description
Magnificent in its architecture and artistic structure, Tungnath Temple is considered to be more than 1000 years old. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and few other idols of Goddess Parvati and other gods can be seen in the vicinity. This sacred temple was discovered by Adi Shankaracharya and now the priest of this temple is a local Brahmins of Makku village. The symbolic image of Lord Shiva is moved to Mukunath during winters, situated 19kms away. The trek goes through rocky terrains, green meadows and rhododendron bushes showering us with visual vistas of nature. The invigorating views of the imposing Himalayas boosts with confidence in the heart of the trekkers. Several named and unnamed peaks of the Himalayan range are distinctly visible from Tungnath. First day will be Drive from Delhi to Rishikesh . We will start from Delhi in the morning (Time and place will be share on WhatsApp Group 6 days before the trek) reach Rishikesh by 4-6pm. Stay will be in cottage Tents or guest houses. Snacks will be ready on reaching Rishikesh , Dinner will be around 8 to 9 pm, till now enjoy the night beauty of rishikesh .No meals included During Transport .(delhi to rishikesh) After Taking breakfast from Rishikesh we will head towards Sonprayag , there will be a packed lunch or hault somewhere in the middle to have lunch , we will reach Sonprayag in evening for snack time and stay in the guest house. Dinner At Sonprayag Stay: Hotel with sharing rooms. We start early morning around 5 a.m. from Sonprayag and head towards Gaurikund. Before we start we shall have our breakfast. In Gaurikund there are hot water springs. You can enjoy that for the time being. From Gaurikund our actual trek begins which is approximately 19 kms to Kedarnath temple. This is a steep trek. It’s a moderate level trek which requires good physical fitness. Before the trek begins the physical fitness of every visitor is checked there. People having respiratory issues and high blood pressure must avoid this trek. It’s a high altitude trek; hence. While trekking we can see snow clad mountains from a distance. Despite all the hardships, the beauty of this trek is astounding. This valley is surrounded by glaciers and waterfalls. The cool breeze and the scenic views are heavenly. You will forget all the worldly worries and your heart would be filled with sheer happiness. In 5-6 hours i.e. at around 3 p.m. we shall reach Kedarnath Valley. Now we shall have our lunch and rest. In the evening we can attend the evening “Aarti” or prayer at the temple. The evening aarti lasts for one hour. Let your soul get drenched in the sacred vibes of prayers and let your spirituality take you to a different world of faith and divinity. It gets quite cold here at night. This night at the valley is a special one as you can feel the sacredness inside and outside of you. Overnight stay just near to temple in hotel or Tents on sharing basis. Meals:- Dinner & Breakfast Next morning at 5 a.m. the morning prayers begin. You can see the beautiful golden rays of the rising sun falling on the temple. We must stand in the queue for our turn to worship (for Darshan) and to offer the offering to lord Shiva. Once we are done with morning prayer at the temple, we shall head back to Sonprayag and come to Chopta. We shall reach by 07-09 pm if the group descends on time. We will stay in a very beautiful campsite in Chopta. Chopta is an unspoiled raw beautiful destination lying in the lap of the Uttarakhand Himalayas and stunning views of the imposing Himalayan range including Trishul, Nanda Devi and Chaukhamba. It is located at an elevation of 2,680 metres (8,790 ft) above sea level. Chopta village is surrounded by forests of pine, Deodar and rhododendron and is rich in flora and fauna including rare species of birds and musk deer. We will camp here for a night. We will stay at night in a camping tent while using a sleeping bag. sure it will be a new experience for those who have never slept in a sleeping bag. Meals: snacks ,Dinner and early morning Tea ,breakfast at Chopta We are going to wake up early in the morning and star trek out for so beautiful Tungnath. This is the world's highest Shiva Temple. This is an easy 3.5 km trek. You will find clouds underneath you while you ascend to Temple. We will also plan for Chandshilla if the group is active and ready to trek more. There will be endless and unmatchable beauty of the great Himalayas range surrounding this place. Tungnath is one of the highest Shiva temples in the world and is the highest of the five Panch Kedar temples located in the mountain range of Tungnath. The Tungnath (literal meaning: Lord of the peaks) mountains form the Mandakini and Alaknanda river valleys. It is located at an altitude of 3,680 m (12,073 ft), and just below the peak of Chandrashila and is the third (Tritiya Kedar) in the pecking order of the Panch Kedars. It has a rich legend linked to the Pandavas , heroes of the Mahabharata. We shall return by 12pm with an easy trek. We drive 76 km and Reach Rishikesh by 9-11pm. Overnight stay in Rishikesh at our campsite. This campsite also have pool, Great view and river side property. A soft copy of the certificate for completion of this trek will be present to each participant by RidingSolo. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner (Dinner only possible if we reach on time at Rishikesh if due to heavy traffic if we reach late than clients need to pay for dinner in route at any Dhaba we stop by ) We are going to wake up early in the morning and star trek out for so beautiful Tungnath. This is the world's highest Shiva Temple. This is an easy 3.5 km trek. You will find clouds underneath you while you ascend to Temple. We will also plan for Chandshilla if the group is active and ready to trek more. There will be endless and unmatchable beauty of the great Himalayas range surrounding this place. Tungnath is one of the highest Shiva temples in the world and is the highest of the five Panch Kedar temples located in the mountain range of Tungnath. The Tungnath (literal meaning: Lord of the peaks) mountains form the Mandakini and Alaknanda river valleys. It is located at an altitude of 3,680 m (12,073 ft), and just below the peak of Chandrashila and is the third (Tritiya Kedar) in the pecking order of the Panch Kedars. It has a rich legend linked to the Pandavas , heroes of the Mahabharata. We shall return by 12pm with an easy trek. We drive 76 km and Reach Rishikesh by 9-11pm. Overnight stay in Rishikesh at our campsite. This campsite also have pool, Great view and river side property. A soft copy of the certificate for completion of this trek will be present to each participant by RidingSolo. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner (Dinner only possible if we reach on time at Rishikesh if due to heavy traffic if we reach late than clients need to pay for dinner in route at any Dhaba we stop by ) Today I woke up around 8-9am. Have your last breakfast with us and we shall drive back to Delhi. Afterwards this soul nourishing journey to the Kedarnath we shall bid adieu each other from Delhi. we shall reach by 3pm at Delhi. This journey and this trek are going to change you and your inner self. This trek is going to fill us with immense peace, calm, and happiness as if lord Shiva has blessed us. All hail lord Shiva If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the trip, 25% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees. If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees. If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees. In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get cancelled. In such cases operator will try their best to provide an alternate feasible. However a cash refund will not be applicable for the same. Cancellations are strictly subjected to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the date of booking. Tungnath Trek
About the trek
Why Visit Tungnath Temple?
Day 1: Drive From Delhi (242 Km Drive- 8-9 Hours)
Day 2: Continue Drive To Sonprayag (230km-8-10 Hours Drive)
Day 3: Drive To Gaurikund & Trek To Kedarnath (5km Drive & 19km Trek)
Day 4: Descend Back & Drive To Chopta (76km-4Hours)
Day 5: Trek To Tungnath And Drive To Rishikesh (5 Km Trek & 220 Km Drive- 8-12 Hours)
Day 5: Rishikesh To Delhi
Day 6: Rishikesh To Delhi
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Mandatory Documents
Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Passport, Aadhaar Card, Driving license or voters ID, Medical Certificate)
