Rudranath

History of Rudranath

According to the legends, the Rudranath Temple was built by the Pandavas, the heroes of Mahabharata. After the war, Pandavas went to the Himalayas while searching for Lord Shiva so that they could be forgiven for their sins which they had committed after killing their relatives in the war. Since Lord Shiva was convinced that they were sinners and did not want to meet them, he took the form of a bull and escaped. He then appeared at the Panch Kedars, now known as the Panch Kedar Temple- his arms appearing at the Tunganath Temple, hunch in Kedarnath, face at Rudranath Temple, hair at Kalpeshwar and the navel and stomach at Madhyamaheshwar.

Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Nilkanta Mahadev’ in Rudranath Temple. It is said that Lord Shiva jumped into the earth and appeared in Rudranath. However, the angry face of Lord Shiva is his temporary mask, and one can witness his pleasing beauty when it is taken off from the face while giving him the holy bath. This holy face of Lord s to enlighten all his devotees and offer them peace.

Rudranath Trek

The journey begins from Rishikesh from where you can take a taxi till Gopeshwar which lies in the way to Rudranath. Take rest at the Sagar village which lies at a distance of 5 km from Gopeshwar. The next morning is when the trek starts from a gate situated there. You will reach Pun Bugyal after 2 hours and have breakfast there. You will be required to climb uphill from here all through the forest.

As you keep moving up, you will notice a change in the atmosphere and nature at its best in here with mushrooms, flowers, and insects. You will then reach Litti Bugyal after 4-6 km. The next stop is Pun Bugyal which takes nearly 3 hours to reach. You can then set up tents here and relax for a while.

The next morning you will start for the Rudranath Temple which is 8 km from Panar. After travelling for 2 hours, you will come across Pitradhar which is decorated with flags and bells. You will reach Naola Pass 1 km downhill from here where you can have your breakfast. You will finally be able to see the Rudranath Temple after 4 km surrounded by clouds.

Best Time to visit Rudranath

The ideal time to pay a visit to the Rudranath Temple is during the summer and spring season when the sky is clear, and the weather is good. One can enjoy the scenic beauty of the place and get involved in various activities including hiking and trekking. The temple remains open for the visitors from May to October when the snow melts and the routes open up for access. The region remains colds even during these months, requiring one to wear a lot of woollens to protect oneself from the cold. The temple remains closed from the third week of November to April every year.

How to reach Rudranath

Air: The nearest airport is at Dehradun. One can easily get a cab or catch a bus for Sagar village from the airport. At Sagar Village you start trekking for about 21 km to reach Rudranath.
Rail: The nearest rail head is at Rishikesh. One can easily get a cab or catch a bus for Sagar village from the railway station. At Sagar Village you start trekking for about 21 km to reach Rudranath.
Road: Rudranath is connected by motorable roads up till Sagar Village from where one needs to undertake a 21 km long trek to reach Rudranath. Buses and taxis connect Sagar Village to nearby regions regularly.

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Key notes

Avoid the monsoons as access to the region becomes very difficult due to rainfall. Carry as many winter clothes as possible and maintain physical fitness before undertaking the trek.

Trekking itinerary:

Day 1

The journey begins from Rishikesh from where you can take a taxi till Gopeshwar which lies in the way to Rudranath. Take rest at the Sagar village which lies at a distance of 5 km from Gopeshwar. The next morning is when the trek starts from a gate situated there. You will reach Pun Bugyal after 2 hours and have breakfast there. You will be required to climb uphill from here all through the forest. As you keep moving up, you will notice a change in the atmosphere and nature at its best in here with mushrooms, flowers, and insects. You will then reach Litti Bugyal after 4-6 km. The next stop is Pun Bugyal which takes nearly 3 hours to reach. You can then set up tents here and relax for a while.
Day 2

The next morning you will start for the Rudranath Temple which is 8 km from Panar. After travelling for 2 hours, you will come across Pitradhar which is decorated with flags and bells. You will reach Naola Pass 1 km downhill from here where you can have your breakfast. You will finally be able to see the Rudranath Temple after 4 km surrounded by clouds.

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