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Omkar Ratneshwar Temple

History of Omkar Ratneshwar

The Omkar Ratneshwar temple is located in the village of Sari. It was built by the villagers in 1990 – 1992. There is a small story behind the temple: A person was farming at this place and found a Shivling in his field. He then started worshipping this Shivling and found good results in his life. Moreover, he saw something strange in his dream, which cannot happen in his life, but it happens. After that, he created the temple with the help of the villagers and they named it Omkar Ratneshwar.

About the place

The temple comes between the Deoriatal lake track. So each of visitor or tracker go to the temple and pray for healthy track. Each day morning and evening the villagers do Bhajan Keertan. So some of the tracker also enjoy that movement. Most of the time the Bhajan used to be in Local language which is Garhwali.

Quick facts:

Maximum altitude: 12,083 ft
Temperature range: Day: 8°C to 15°C; and Night: -5°C to 3°C
Approx. trekking distance: 16 KM
ATM: Last ATM is in Ukhimath, around 13 KM before Sari
Trekking gradient: Easy to moderate

Key notes

Littering near the temple and the valley is a punishable offence. Therefore, make sure you are responsible and do not litter this place.
If you are trekking to Deorial valley via Omkar Ratneshwar Mahadev temple, it is advisable to trek in a group and not alone. It is not advisable to venture near the valley alone at night as dangerous wild animals roam freely here.
Carry the required amount of cash with you. As this is a remote place, you will not have access to ATM here. The last ATM available area is near Ukhimath
Telephone signals will not work properly near this area, so it is advisable to make all important calls near Sari village.

How to reach it

By air

The nearest airport to Chopta is Jolly Grant Dehradun, which is about 180 km from Chopta.

By train

The nearest railway station from Chopta is Rishikesh, which is about 165 km from Chopta.

By car

Omkar Ratneshwar Mahadev temple is located on Ukhimath-Gopeshwar road, the temple up can be reached from Saari village by the 1 km trek.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Omkar Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple is between the months of September to November and March to May. During these months, the journey here is most beautiful and pleasant. During the winter season, the weather here is cold. Due to heavy snowfall in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down a lot. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel here because heavy rains threaten landslides.

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What is the distance from Delhi to Chandrashila?

The distance between Delhi and Chandrashila is 454 km, which is a distance of 12.5 km by road. The place is well connected by rail and road.

When is the best time to visit Chandrashila peak?

Chandrashila is a year-round destination and can be visited at different times of the year depending on your preference. However, October to December are the best months to plan an expedition.

Can one go to Chandrashila Peak alone in March?

Yes, it is absolutely fine to travel to Chandrashila Peak in March. The winter trek is one of the highlights of Chandrashila. Occasionally, there may be snowfall in the region. Equip yourself accordingly.

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