Tungnath Temple is a place of immense spiritual power and natural beauty. It holds the prestigious title of being the highest Shiva temple in the world. Located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, it is the 3rd Kedar in the sacred Panch Kedar circuit.

​Here is everything you need to know about Tungnath:

​1. Spiritual Significance

​The “Arms” of Shiva: According to the Mahabharata legend, when Lord Shiva took the form of a bull, his Bahu (Arms) appeared at Tungnath.

​The Pandavas: The temple was built by the Pandavas to appease Lord Shiva after the Kurukshetra war.

​Winter Migration: Similar to Kedarnath, the temple closes during the winter due to heavy snow. The symbolic idol of the deity is moved to Makkumath, which serves as the winter seat.

​2. Geography and Location

​Altitude: It is situated at an incredible height of 3,680 meters (12,073 feet).

​Peak: The temple sits on the slopes of the Chandrashila mountain.

​Base Camp: The journey starts from Chopta, a scenic meadow surrounded by pine, deodar, and rhododendron forests.