Trek · Panch Kedar
The world’s highest Shiva temple
Tungnath, at about 3,680 m, is the highest Shiva temple in the world and one of the five Panch Kedar shrines.
The stone-step trek begins in the Chopta area and rewards you with Himalayan views from the first switchback.
Elevation≈ 3,680 mHighest Shiva temple
TrekModerateStone-step path
Best timeApr–Jun, Sep–NovWinter snow can close the upper trail
Day out · night at the hotel
Suggested plan
EARLY STARTLeave the hotel at first light for clear views.
THE TREKWalk the stone steps to the temple and take darshan.
RETURNDescend and return to the hotel for lunch.
NIGHTBack at the hotel for a hot meal and a quiet mountain evening.
From the hotel
How to visit
- Carry water and a warm layer.
- Ask the desk about trail conditions the night before.
- Start early for clear skies.
Day out · Night inExplore by day.
Explore by day.
Come back to the hotel at night.
Spend the day at the temples, lakes and trails around Chopta. When you return, a hot meal and a warm room are waiting.
Enquire for your stay →01Morning
Breakfast, then set out.
02Day
Visit the places nearby.
03Night
Dinner and rest at the hotel.