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TUNGNATH
& DEVARIYATAL
"...when my heart lifts its oaks Towards your unbreakable thread of snow" Pablo Neruda |
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TUNGNATH
& DEVARIYATAL
"...when my heart lifts its oaks Towards your unbreakable thread of snow" Pablo Neruda |
TREK DETAILS: TUNGNATH & DEVARIYATAL (3886 mtrs) 6 Day Trek 20th May to 30th November See list of other treks |
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on the crest of a hill at an altitude of 3,886 meters, Tungnath is the highest
temple in India. Legend has it that the arm of Shiva appeared here. Ravana,
of the Ramayana, is said to have performed penance at this temple to propitiate
Shiva. Built of stone, this temple is a fine model of ancient architecture.
Facing the gate of the temple is Nandi, the Divine Bull and Shiva's vehicle.
There are two smaller temples dedicated to Parvati and Vyas in a small courtyard.
From the temple are visible the majestic peaks of Panchchuli, Nanda Devi, Nilkanth, Kedarnath etc. The trek takes you through a dense forest with occasional open spaces for beautiful views of the Okhimath valley. Alpine meadows, called Bugyals, unsurpassable in their beauty offering a spectacular view of the mountains, are crossed before reaching the temple. Devariyatal, a beautiful lake surrounded by Rhododendron forests is a perfect camping spot. Quiet and secluded in a sylvan setting and off the beaten path, it remains unspoilt, as tourists do not frequent it. |
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