Tungnath Temple

Tungnath Temple is the highest Shiva temple in the world, situated at an altitude of 3,680 meters (12,073 feet) in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. It is the third and highest of the five Panch Kedar temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is reached via a moderate 3.5 km trek from Chopta and offers panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks.

Visitors can expect a scenic trek through alpine meadows and rhododendron forests leading to an ancient stone temple structure. The site provides breathtaking views of Himalayan peaks including Nanda Devi and Chaukhamba. The temple environment is serene and spiritual, with limited facilities due to its remote high-altitude location.

Believed to be over 1,000 years old and built by the Pandavas as part of the Panch Kedar circuit. According to legend, Lord Shiva's arms appeared here when he disguised himself as a bull to avoid the Pandavas.

Third temple in the Panch Kedar pilgrimage circuit. Represents the arms of Lord Shiva. The head priest is a local Brahmin from Makkumath village, unlike other Kedar temples where priests are from South India.