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| Places around Kedarnath |
| Agastyamuni |
| Augustyamuni temple in the name of sage Agastya is a popular temple located about 73kms from Kedarnath. The sage meditated here for almost one year and this place is visited by thousands of devotees during Baisakhi celebrations. At this elevated place this old temple exemplifies excellent architecture and structural grandeur. Images of numerous gods and goddess of the Hindu Mythology are craved on the walls of the temple and considered as the glory of master architecture. |
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| Bhairav Nath Temple |
| Bhairav Nath Temple is situated to south of the Kedarnath temple. It is believed that the deity of Bhairav Nath Temple guards the Kedarnath Temple during winter, when Kedarnath Temple is closed. |
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| Chandrashila |
| The Chandrashila peak provides a rare view of snow-clad peaks. The rhododendron Forests and alpine meadows dominate the trek fromTungnath to Chandrashila. Chandrashila Trek is one of the popular trek in Garhwal Himalayas except during heavy snowing months of December & January. The Chandrashila summit affords the most beautiful view of the Nandadevi, Trishul, Kedar Peak and Chaukhamba peaks. Chandrashila summit is a rock face above the temple of Tungnath, the highest of all the temples in the Himalayas. |
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| Chandrashila Trek |
| One of the popular trek Chandrashila in Garhwal Himalay is a rock face above the temple of Tungnath. Rigorous hike beyond the temple. The Chandrashila summit affords the most beautiful view of the Nandadevi, Trishul, Kedar Peak and Chaukhamba peaks. |
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| Chopta |
| Chopta Valley is a wonderful place to experience. At an elevation of 13,200 ft, is the gift of nature to the nature lovers the beauty of Chopta Valley. The valley is one amongst the very few reachable places in India, where you can walk over the iced up rivers in winters. Chopta Valley is filled with a colorful turbulence of flowers during spring. And also a perfect route to way towards Muguthang Valley. |
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| Deoria Tal |
| Sari village is the last bus terminus on Chopta-Ukhimath road from where a 2 kms. trek leads to Deoria Tal. This lake has captivating surroundings with forest all around. Te reflection of the mighty Chaukhamba peak in the lake creates a beautiful effect. This beautiful lake at an altitude of 2,438 mts. gives the spectacular reflection of snow capped peaks in the lake water. Ideal spot for angling and bird watching. All arrangements have to be made for a night halt at the spot. |
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| Gaurikund |
| On the way to Kedarnath, Gauri Kund is an important Hindu pilgrimage site at an altitude of more than 6000 feet in Himalayas. Gauri Kund is connected with Shiva's wife Parvati. In Hindu puranas, Gauri committed Herself to penance involving many ascetic and yogic practices to win over Shiva's affections. Gauri Kund is the spot where Parvathi lived while carrying out these practices. To serve as the bathing place for ladies a portion of the tank or kund has been covered. |
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