Description
This journey through the heart of the Garhwal Himalayas offers a sublime mix of spiritual heritage and natural wonder, beginning with the sacred confluence at Devprayag, where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers merge to form the holy Ganges. Along the route, you will visit the Dhari Devi Temple, the revered guardian deity of Uttarakhand, before reaching Ukhimath, the winter seat of Lord Kedarnath where the Omkareshwar Temple serves as a focal point for devotion. The path leads to the pristine meadows of Chopta the “Mini Switzerland of India.” From here, a trek leads to Tungnath, the highest Shiva temple in the world. The circuit culminates in the historic town of Joshimath, a major spiritual center where you can seek blessings at the Narsingh Temple—the winter abode of Lord Badrinath—and visit the Adi Guru Shankaracharya Gaddi, the sacred seat established by the great saint near the ancient Kalpavriksha tree. This itinerary perfectly captures the essence of the mountains, blending majestic Himalayan vistas with the deep-rooted religious traditions of India’s most sacred shrines.