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Hindu temple · Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand

Tungnath

Shiva; one of the Panch Kedar.

Best monthsSep-Nov, Apr-Jun
BusiestSummer, when the temple is open
Nearest airportDehradun (DED)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary
  2. FEbruary
  3. MArch
  4. APril (good)
  5. MAy (good)
  6. JUne (good)
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember (good)
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember

Why people go

Often called the highest Shiva temple in the world, at about 3,680 m, reached by a 3.5 km paved path from Chopta.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Dehradun (DED), about 105 km, Chandigarh (IXC), about 233 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Dehradun railway station (DDN), about 115 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Chopta and Tungnath guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • The temple closes in winter; the deity moves to Makkumath.
  • Walk on to Chandrashila for sunrise.

Visiting from abroad?

Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

Other shrines nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where is Tungnath?
Tungnath is in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand.
How do I reach Tungnath?
The nearest airport on our list is Dehradun (DED), about 105 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Dehradun railway station, about 115 km away.
What is the best time to visit Tungnath?
Sep-Nov, Apr-Jun is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Summer, when the temple is open.
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Tungnath?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome; follow the dress code and the instructions of staff at the gate.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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