Guptakashi Tourism

Guptakashi Tourism The temple town of Guptakashi is located at a distance of 47 kms from the holy town of Kedarnath. Perched at an elevation of 1319 m above the sea level, Guptakashi enjoys the mesmerising backdrop of the enchanting snow-covered peaks of Chaukhamba mountains. It houses two ancient temples namely Vishwanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Ardhnareshwar Temple. Manikarnika Kund is another popular destination in the town. In fact, Guptkashi serves as a perfect stopover for those travelling to Kedarnath. The fantastic weather, lush green forests and captivating views of Chaukhmaba Range along with its rich past and heritage, the town is a wholesome package for vacation makers. Situated 47 kms beforeKedarnath, the holiest shrine of Lord Shiva, this town is bestowed with great religious significance. It is perched at an elevation of 1319 m above the sea level housing two ancient temples namely Vishwanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Ardhnareshwar Temple.Manikarnik Kundis another popular destination in the town. In fact Guptkashi serves as a perfect stopover for those travelling to Kedarnath. The amazing weather, lush green forests and captivating views of Chaukhmaba Range along with its rich past and heritage, the town is a wholesome package for vacation makers. Download Guptakashi PDF Guide > What's Great? Considered as second most holy place after Varanasi. Near to Kedarnath. What's not so Great? Remotely located. Difficult to access especially in winters. Very few accommodation options are available. For Whom Guptkashi is ideal for Adventure lovers as well as for devotees. It is a perfect stopover for people travelling to Kedarnath.

Trekking for Adventure Lovers The trek from Guptkashi to Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers is an absolute naturalists delight. Nearly 10 km long and 2 km wide, the valley is open for tourists from April, but it is from late July till August when this beautiful valley is in its grandest form. This place is just 53 km away from Guptkashi. If you want to go on a religious trek, Guptkashi has that too. Trek to Tungnath temple is traffic free and beautiful as well. The best time to go on this trek is from March to October. You can get an adrenaline rush as The Auli Ski Resort and Alaknanda river rafting are just 5 hours and 4 hours 26 minutes drive from here. Etymology Guptakashi, as the name suggests translates to 'hidden Kashi (old name for Benaras)'. Myth has it that the history of Guptakashi goes back in the times of Mahabharat. When the Pandavas were searching for Lord Shiva, He first hid in Guptakashi before he fled to Kedarnath.

One Day Itinerary Guptkashi is a peaceful place set amid a stunning backdrop of Chaukhamba range and lush green valley. A one day in this holy place can do wonder to relax your mind. After a beautiful sight of sunrise and warm breakfast, start your journey with Vishwanath Temple. Visit Manikarnik Kund and Ardhanarishwar Temple next that will leave you in complete serenity. Break for lunch and Ukhimath will be your next stopover. This winter home of Kedarnath is quite stunning with the view of Majestic Himalayas. Head back to your hotel in time for rest and a nice home cooked dinner.

Mar-Jun, Sep-Novis the best time to visit Guptakashi The ideal time to visit this place is during summers. The weather remains pleasant during these months. If you want to enjoy chilly winters then November and December are the months to come here as the temperature goes down to 0 degrees Celcius. However, if you are planning to visit Kedarnath and Badrinath, then winters are not an ideal time to come. The temple closes its gates on the Yam Duj, which is the second day after Diwali and opens the gates again on Akshay Tritya, that is in May starting. For 6 months the idol of Lord Shiva is placed in the temple in Ukhimath.  In winters all the trekking routes and helicopter rides are also closed because of heavy snowfall. Weather in Guptakashi Loading... Guptakashi in Summer (April - June) The ideal time to visit Guptakshi is this season. Summer starts generally from April till June. Temperature is quite pleasant at this time and ranges from 14 to 28 degrees Celcius. Guptakashi in Monsoon (July - September) The town receives moderate rainfall. Since it is in the foothills, the area is prone to landslides during this season. It is advisable to avoid visiting during this time. Guptakashi in Winter (November - March) Winters starts to set in November. If you want to experience extreme cold climate, then this is the time you should go. However, you can't go on for trekking or to Kedarnath or Badrinath as those places experience heavy snowfall at this time. Also, flights and trains get delayed for prolonged hours because of heavy fog. Monthly Weather in Guptakashi Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 6 15 February 9 19 March 11 21 April 17 27 May 20 28 June 21 29 July 22 27 August 21 27 September 21 26 October 16 24 November 11 21 December 9 19