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The Panch Kedar Pilgrimage Trail

Five ancient Shiva temples in the Garhwal Himalayas, each believed to house a body part of Shiva. Kedarnath is the most famous — but the other four are the trek that separates pilgrims from tourists. Total circuit: 170km of mountain trails over 12-16 days.

5 destinations in this collection

Kedarnath

3,583m

Uttarakhand

The hump (back) of Shiva. Most accessible — 18km trek or helicopter. 3,583m. June-October.

Tungnath

3,680m

Uttarakhand

The arms. Highest Shiva temple in the world at 3,680m. 4km trek from Chopta. Stunning.

Chopta

2,680m

Uttarakhand

Base for Tungnath. Rudranath (the face) trek starts near here — 20km through rhododendron forests.

Gopeshwar

1,488m

Uttarakhand

Gateway to Rudranath trek. Also base for Madhyamaheshwar (navel) — 25km trek through alpine meadows.

Badrinath

3,133m

Uttarakhand

Kalpeshwar (hair) — the only Panch Kedar accessible year-round. 12km trek from Urgam valley near Joshimath.

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