Tungnāth Temple
The highest Śiva temple in the world at 3,680 m
⭐ Why it is famous
A 3.5 km walk from Chopta through meadows, with Chandrashila summit an hour above for Himalayan panoramas.
📜 Pilgrimage history
One of the Pañch Kedār, said to be a thousand years old; worship shifts to Mukku village in winter.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Open May to November
- 06:00 – 19:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Start early; weather turns by afternoon
- Continue to Chandrashila for sunrise
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Tungnāth Temple, Chopta, RudraprayagRishikesh (RKSH) — 200 km
Chopta bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Dehradun (DED) — 225 km
Chopta is reachable by road from Ukhimath.
🪔 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
- Camps and lodges at Chopta and Sari
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹18,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Chandrashila summit
- Deoria Tal
- Chopta meadows