Tungnath

2 daysBest: Apr–Jun, Sep–NovPilgrimage#trek#temple#views

World's highest Shiva temple, short trek

Why this weekend?

Tungnath templeChandrashila summitRhododendron forest

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The temple
- Temple darshan
- Meadow walk
- Chopta stop
Day 2 · The climb
- Chandrashila climb
- Peak decks
- Return

Geography & terrain

Tungnath lies in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand at about 3,680 m, 70 km from Rudraprayag and 4 km from Chopta — the high temple town of the region, its 8th-century temple, the 3,680-m shrine and the treks set on the Kedarnath range.

History & culture

The town's story runs with the 8th-century temple era — the high temple town of the 8th-century temple and the 8th-century-era foundation of the Panch Kedar life, with the town's modern role as the pilgrimage of the Garhwal circuit and the home of the 8th-century-era temple and the 3,680-m shrine and the 2000s-era treks; the town's history of the 2013-era slide repairs and the mountain decks, gives Tungnath its high character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹800–2,000/night

Mid-range

₹2,000–4,000/night

Comfort

₹4,000+/night

Things to do

High temples
Meadow walks
Peak climbs
Mountain decks
Base stops

Eat & drink

Kafuli (spinach curry)
Bhatt ki dal (black soybean)
Aloo ke gutke
Bal mithai (Almora sweet)

Getting there

Fly: Dehradun (DED)
Train: Haridwar, Kathgodam, Dehradun stations
Road from Delhi: 250–450 km depending on valley
Getting around: Shared taxis and buses on hill roads

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹4,000–9,500 (2 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹800–4,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹500–900
Per day · Activities: ₹400–800

Month by month

Jan · Snow: −5–8°C · Snow rain
Feb · Snow: −3–10°C · Snow rain
Mar · Good: 2–14°C · Light rain
Apr · Best: 7–20°C · None rain
May · Best: 12–25°C · None rain
Jun · Good: 16–30°C · Moderate rain
Jul · Monsoon: 18–28°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 17–27°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Best: 14–26°C · Moderate rain
Oct · Best: 8–20°C · None rain
Nov · Cold: 2–14°C · None rain
Dec · Snow: −2–9°C · Snow rain

Practical info

Language: Hindi (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
Connectivity: Patchy in high valleys — offline maps essential
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The season (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov) holds the trek
The climb asks the walking shoes
The altitude asks the rest hours

Frequently asked questions

What is Tungnath?

The high temple town of the Garhwal.

What is there to do?

The temple, the climb and the meadows.

How long is the visit?

Two days.