Guptakashi, Gupta Kashi or Guptkashi is a fairly large town located at an elevation of 1,319 metres (4,327 ft) in the Kedar-khanda (khanda means sector), in Garhwal Himalayas of Rudraprayag district in Uttrakhand, India. It is known for its ancient Vishwanath Temple dedicated to the god Shiva, which is similar to the one.
| District | Rudraprayag |
| Nearest Railway | Rishikesh - 168 Kms |
| Nearest Airport | Jolly Grant Airport - 190 kms |
| Famous For | Pilgrimage |
| Altitude | 1319 metres above sea level |
| Languages | Hindi - Garhwali |
| Best Time to Visit | March to May and October and November |
Guptkashi is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Uttarakhand state. Buses to Rishikesh and Srinagar are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Buses and Taxis to Guptkashi are easily available from all major destinations of Uttarakhand like Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Pauri, Tehri, Uttarkashi, Srinagar, Chamoli, etc. Guptkashi lies on National Highway 109 which connects Rudraprayag with Kedarnath
Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Guptkashi situated at a distance of 190 kms. Connected to Delhi with daily flights, the Jolly grant is connected to Guptkashi with well-mettled roads. Taxis are available from Jolly Grant Airport to Guptkashi.
The nearest railway station to Gaurikund is the Rishikesh railway station situated 168 kms before Guptkashi on NH-58. Rishikesh is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India as trains to Rishikesh are frequent. Guptkashi is well connected by motorable roads with Rishikesh. Taxis and buses are easily available from Rishikesh to Guptkashi.
One of the popular temples in Guptkashi, the temple of Ardhnarishwar is dedicated to Lord Shiva in his half male and half female form also known as Ardhnarishwar. Ardhanarishvara represents the synthesis of masculine and feminine energies of the universe (Purusha and Prakriti) and illustrates how Shakti, the female principle of God, is inseparable from (or the same as, according to some interpretations) Shiva, the male principle of God, and vice versa.
Chandrashila is the peak of the ridge hosting the famous Tungnath temple. It literally means "Moon Rock". It is located at a height of about 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) above sea level. This peak provides enchanting vistas of the Himalayas, including Nandadevi, Trisul, Kedar Peak, Bandarpunch and Chaukhamba peaks. There are various legends associated with this place. Chandrashila treks are one of the most popular treks among trekkers seeking the beauty of nature sans the crowd.
At an Altitude of 2387mts, Deoria Lake is situated on Ukhimath-Chopta road. The lake is surrounded by snow covered hills of Chaukhamba range. Deoria Lake is an attraction for trek-lovers and for one who loves camping. Deoria Tal is surrounded by verdant forests and offers refreshing views of snow-clad peaks at the backdrop. Deoria Tal offers a clear 300-degree view of the majestic peaks of the Chaukhamba, Nikantha, Bandarpoonch, Kedar Range and Kalang
Guptakashi, Gupta Kashi or Guptkashi is a fairly large town located at an elevation of 1,319 metres (4,327 ft) in the Kedar-khanda (khanda means sector), in Garhwal Himalayas of Rudraprayag district in Uttrakhand, India. It is known for its ancient Vishwanath Temple dedicated to the god Shiva, which is similar to the one. The main temple of Guptkashi is dedicated to Lord Shiva as Vishwanath - "Lord of the Universe".
Kalimath is a religious place located on the banks of Saraswati river in Rudraprayag district. Located at a height of 1800 mtr, Kalimath is one of the 108 Shakti Peeths in India. Kalimath lies on lap of nature offering salubrious and divine environment. Kalimath lies on lap of nature offering salubrious and divine environment. Goddess Kali Temple is located in Kalimath.
Kanchula Korak Musk Deer Sanctuary is the house of the famous Musk Deer. This place also has an abundance of lush green vegetation, a lot of varieties of which are claimed by locals to have not even been scientifically classified yet. This place, situated 7km from Chopta on Chopta – Gopeshwar road is spread over an area of 5 square kilometres. It is an ideal place for animal lovers and those looking for rare Himalayan wildlife.
It is a place where two streams of the Ganga and Yamuna meet. It is situated in the premises of Vishwanath Temple. In a small pond (kund) called the Manikarnika Kund here, in front of the temple, a Shiva-linga is bathed by two springs, representing the rivers Ganges (Bhagirathi) and Yamuna. The Yamuna spring water emanates from a goumukh (spout in the shape of a cow’s mouth) and the Bhagirathi spring flows through trunk of an elephant strategically placed above the linga.
Narayankoti Temple near Guptkashi is a unique ancient complex known for housing nine separate shrines for the Navagrahas (nine planets), making it the only such site in India, alongside temples for Lakshmi Narayana.
Ukhimath Temple, near Guptkashi, is a significant Hindu pilgrimage site, famous as the winter abode for the deities of Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar, where their idols are worshipped when the high-altitude temples close due to snow (Nov-April).
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