Gauri Devi Temple
Gauri Devi Temple is a sacred Hindu shrine located in Gaurikund, Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand. Dedicated to Goddess Parvati, it marks the starting point of the Kedarnath trek at an altitude of approximately 6,502 feet. The site features a natural hot spring where pilgrims perform ritual purification before beginning their journey. Steeped in mythology, it is believed to be where Goddess Parvati performed penance to win Lord Shiva's affection.