Tungnath Temple is the highest Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva in the world, standing at an altitude of 3,680 meters (12,073 ft) on the Chandranath Parvat in Rudraprayag district. As the Tritiya Kedar (third among the Panch Kedar), Lord Shiva’s arms (Bahu) are worshipped here in the form of a black rock lingam.
Sacred Overview & Architectural Heritage
Essential Pilgrim Facts & Logistics
Verified Data
District
Rudraprayag
Circuit / Cluster
Panch Kedar
Primary Deity
Lord Shiva
Altitude
3,680 m
(12,073 ft)
Trek & Roadhead
3.5 km trek from Chopta
Recommended Season
May to June & September to November
Pilgrimage Schedule
Opens: Early May (declared on Baisakhi) | Closes: Late October / November (after Diwali)
Winter Worship Seat (Gaddi Sthal)
Markandeya Temple, Makkumath Village
Priesthood Lineage
Maithani Brahmins of Makkumath
OpenStreetMap Route & Pilgrimage Access Map
Live spatial coordinates and transit route from the most searched transit hub to Tungnath Temple.
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On-Foot Trek
3.5 km from Chopta
Route via Rishikesh: Main pilgrimage base with extensive taxi union, bus depot & rail connectivity.
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