Gopeshwar
About Gopeshwar
Far From City: 2 kms from city center
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About Gopeshwar
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Time Required:1 day
The Surrounding Ancient Temples
The small town holds a great mythological and religious value for the local Garhwalis. The hamlet is surrounded by four famous temples dedicated to the Hindu gods- Tungnath, Anasuya Devi, Rudranath, and Badrinath. The Tungnath Temple is the highest temple of Lord Shiva in the world. Anusuya Devi Temple is the dedicated to Goddess Sati, one of the avatars of Mata Parvati. Rudranath is another temple dedicated to Lord Shiva surrounded by the holy kund with the backdrop of mighty Himalayas. Badrinath is the holy shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is also one of the temples of the famous Char Dham Yatra. Due to the number of holy shrines, many devotees visit Chamoli and offer their prayers to these religious places.
Nearby Treks
The intense devotion towards the Hindu religion is not the only reason to visit Gopeshwar. You can trek the various peaks and temples from Gopeshwar which is an equivalent attraction for the adventure lovers. The famous trek to Tungnath temple, which is the highest Shiva temple isn't undertaken by the devotees only but also by the avid trekkers for the splendid views that it has to offer. Just 5 km away from Gopeshwar is the Saggar village which is the starting point of the 22 km long trek to Rudranath.
How to Reach Gopeshwar
Gopeshwar is situated 60 km away from Joshimath. Many direct buses are available from the various cities of Uttarakhand to Gopeshwar.
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Tips
Do visit the nearby temples of Tungnath, Rudranath, and Badrinath which are the main attraction of the town.
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