Kalpeśvara Temple
The only Pañch Kedār open all year
⭐ Why it is famous
A small cave shrine in the Urgam valley where Śiva's jaṭā is worshipped, surrounded by apple orchards and terraced fields.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Traditionally the place where Durvāsa meditated under the Kalpavṛkṣa.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Open year-round
- 06:00 – 19:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Short 2 km walk from Devgram
- Good winter alternative when other Kedārs close
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Kalpeśvara Temple, Urgam, ChamoliRishikesh (RKSH) — 265 km
Urgam bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Dehradun (DED) — 290 km
Road to Helang on the Badrinath highway, then up to Urgam.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Homestays in Urgam valley
- Hotels at Joshimath
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹17,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Urgam valley walks
- Auli ropeway