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Tungnath - Chandrashila Trek

Experience the world's highest Shiva temple and breathtaking views of the Himalayas

Tungnath Mahadev Temple

Tungnath is one of the highest Shiva temples in the world and is the highest of the five Panch-Kedarrtemples located in the Rudraprayag, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The Tungnath (literal meaning: Lord of the peaks) mountains form the Mandakakini and Alaknanda river valleys. It is located at an altitude of 3,680 m (12,073 ft), and just below the peak of Chandrashila It has a rich legend linked to the Pandavas, heroes of the Mahabharata epic.

a building with a yellow door and a striped door

person standing on top of the mountain facing sunrise

Chandrashila

Chandrashila is the summit above Tungnath temple in India. It literally means "Moon Rock". It is located at a height of about 3,690 metres above sea level. This peak provides views of the Himalayas, including Nandadevi, Trisul, Kedar Peak, Bandarpunch and Chaukhamba peaks.