Rudranāth Temple
The hardest of the Pañch Kedār to reach
⭐ Why it is famous
A natural rock cave shrine where Śiva's face is worshipped, after a demanding 20 km trek through rhododendron forest and meadows.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Part of the Pañch Kedār cycle; the Nandā Devī and Trishul peaks dominate the skyline here.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Open May to October
- Daylight hours
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Two-day trek from Sagar via Panar Bugyal — go with a guide
- Carry your own supplies
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Rudranāth Temple, Sagar village, ChamoliRishikesh (RKSH) — 240 km
Sagar village bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Dehradun (DED) — 260 km
Road to Sagar village near Gopeshwar.
🪔 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
- Trek camps; hotels at Gopeshwar
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹5,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹20,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Panar Bugyal
- Anusuya Devi temple