
Kedarnath Temple
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a Char Dham site, set against the Himalayan peaks.
Sacred temples and Himalayan trails close to the hotel.

One of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a Char Dham site, set against the Himalayan peaks.

The ancient Kashi Vishwanath Temple of Guptkashi is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered the spiritual twin of Kashi (Varanasi). It is believed that Lord Shiva hid here after blessing the Pandavas, giving the town its name "Gupt" (hidden) Kashi. The temple also houses a rare Ardhanarishvara (half Shiva, half Parvati) idol.

Kalimath Temple is one of the 108 Shakti Peeths, dedicated to Goddess Kali. It is believed that after slaying the demon Raktabeej, Goddess Kali went underground here, and her divine energy is worshipped beneath the temple floor.

A revered temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Triyuginarayan is believed to be the divine wedding venue of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The eternal flame burning here is said to have witnessed their holy union, making it a popular sacred wedding destination for devotees and couples.

The highest Shiva temple in the world, Tungnath sits at 3,680 m above sea level amidst the serene mountains of Chopta. It's a short yet scenic trek surrounded by meadows and breathtaking Himalayan views.

Known as 'Mini Switzerland', Chopta's alpine meadows draw visitors in winter for snowfall and the trek to Tungnath & Chandrashila.

A serene lake at 2,438 m above sea level near Sari village in Rudraprayag district, Deoria Tal is famed for the mirror-like reflection of the snow-capped Chaukhamba peaks on its still waters. A scenic trek from Sari leads to this peaceful lake, which is steeped in legend as the site of the Yaksha Prashna, where the Pandavas answered a celestial spirit's questions.

The only temple in Uttarakhand dedicated to Lord Kartikeya, the elder son of Lord Shiva, Kartik Swami sits at 3,050 m above sea level on a narrow ridge near Kanakchauri village. A scenic trek, ending with around 380 brass-bell-lined steps, opens to breathtaking 360° views of the Himalayan ranges. The route passes through Rudraprayag.

One of the five sacred Panch Kedar shrines of Lord Shiva, Madmaheshwar (Madhyamaheshwar) stands at 3,497 m amid lush alpine meadows, where the navel of Lord Shiva is worshipped. The journey begins with a drive to Ransi village, followed by a scenic trek through forests and pastures with grand Himalayan views.

A short but steep climb of about 2 km above the Madmaheshwar temple leads to Budha Madmaheshwar, a serene high-altitude meadow with a small shrine. It rewards trekkers with sweeping, unobstructed panoramas of the snow-clad Chaukhamba and surrounding Himalayan peaks — among the finest views on the Panch Kedar route.