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Rudranath is famous as Adventure, Pilgrimage, Yoga and Meditation, Trekking, Temples, Panch Kedar, Religious, Shiva Temples, Monuments of National Importance, with over 4 Places to See in Rudranath. Nearest Airport from Rudranath is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, 258 kms and Nearest Railway Station is Rishikesh, 241 kms.

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General FAQs

What are the Aarti timings in Rudranath Temple?

Morning aarti at Rudranath Temple starts at 8 am and evening aarti starts at 6:30 pm every day when kapat of Rudranath Mandir is open.

Does Rudranath temple remain open during winters?

No, Rudranath Temple is closed during winters from November to April due to heavy snowfall.

Who built the Rudranath temple?

The Pandavas from the epic Mahabharata war built this sacred Rudranath temple.

What are the base and trek distances of Rudranath?

Sagar Village / Mandal is the starting point to start the Rudranath temple trek and it is a 20 km long trek.

Which is the toughest to reach among Panch Kedar?

Rudranath is one of the main temples of the Panch Kedar circuit. It is the most difficult one to reach as compared to other treks.

What is the altitude of Rudranath?

Rudranath is perched at an height of 2290 mts above the sea level.

Is it compulsory to hire a guide for this trek?

No it is not compulsory but hiring a local trekking guide is always helpful because they know the route very well and you won't lose your way and be stranded.

What is the difficulty level of this trek?

Rudranath trek is a moderate grade trek in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand state.

Where is Rudranath?

Rudranath Temple is a fourth temple to visit in the circuit of Panch Kedar. It is located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand state. Sagar Village and Mandal Village are the base of Rudranath Trek.

How many days are required for Rudranath?

You will need at least 3 days to do this trek in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand.

Does Rudranath have snowfall?

Yes, Rudranath witness heavy snowfall in winters due to which the sacred temple of Rudranath is closed for six months in winters from November to April.

Rudranath Highlights

Fourth Temple of Panch Kedar Circuit
Only Panch Kedar Trek where you can trek down from different route
Dedicated Lord Shiva

Rudranath overview

Best time to visit Rudranath
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov,
Starts from Sagar Village/Mandal
Trek Distance 20 kms
Trek grade Moderate
Trek duration 3 days
Altitude range 3400 mts
Located in Rudraprayag, Garhwal
Railway Station Rishikesh, 241 kms
Nearest Airport Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, 258 kms
Famous for Temple, Panch Kedar, Trekking, Meadows, Camping, Shiva Temple

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