Rudranath Temple (Chaturtha Kedar) is situated at 2,286 meters amidst dense rhododendron and alpine bugyals in Chamoli district. Here Shiva’s face (Mukh or Nilkanth Mahadeva) is worshipped in a natural rock cave shrine. The route is considered the most demanding among the Panch Kedar treks.
Sacred Overview & Architectural Heritage
Essential Pilgrim Facts & Logistics
Verified Data
District
Chamoli
Circuit / Cluster
Panch Kedar
Primary Deity
Lord Shiva
Altitude
2,286 m
(7,500 ft)
Trek & Roadhead
18 km trek from Sagar Village (Gopeshwar)
Recommended Season
May to June & September to October
Pilgrimage Schedule
Opens: May | Closes: October / November
Winter Worship Seat (Gaddi Sthal)
Gopinath Temple, Gopeshwar
Priesthood Lineage
Bhatts / Rawals of Gopeshwar
OpenStreetMap Route & Pilgrimage Access Map
Live spatial coordinates and transit route from the most searched transit hub to Rudranath Temple.
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On-Foot Trek
18 km from Sagar Village (Gopeshwar)
Route via Rishikesh: Main pilgrimage base with extensive taxi union, bus depot & rail connectivity.
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16 km Trek
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Panch Kedar
3,497 m
16 km Trek
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Panch Kedar
2,200 m
0.5 km Trek
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Kalpeshwar Temple
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