One of the holiest Hindu shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva
:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} is one of the most sacred Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located in the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini River, it is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and part of the Char Dham pilgrimage.
Believed to be built by the Pandavas and later revived by Adi Shankaracharya.
One of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in India.
Major pilgrimage site for Hindus seeking moksha and blessings of Shiva.
Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun.
Nearest railway station is Rishikesh or Haridwar.
Drive up to Gaurikund, then trek around 16 km to the temple.
Scenic Himalayan trek through beautiful valleys and mountains.
Uttarakhand, India
Lord Shiva
3,583 meters
Char Dham Yatra