Gone are those days when temples were holiday destinations for old-age travellers. Today, tourists of every age group travel to temples and experience the rich heritage, culture, and traditions. India is the home to so many sacred temples and devotees from all around the world travel here to pray. Some of India’s most beautiful temples are nestled in the Himalayas and the journey to reach these Himalayan temples travelling by the scenic beauty is mesmerising. Here are the 5 most beautiful Himalayan temples in India.
1. Kedarnath Temple
‘Kedarnath Temple’ is one of the four temples of the famous Chota Chardham pilgrimage. Nestled in Uttarakhand, devotees can travel to this temple only from Akshaya Tritiya to October every year as the weather conditions are really harsh during the rest of the year. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, visiting this temple is a dream of many devotees praying for Shiva. The temple and the surroundings look phenomenal with the aura of the Himalayas and the Mandakini River flowing by.
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2. Yamunotri Temple
Nestled at a height of 3293 metre, the ‘Yamunotri Temple’ is visited by uncountable devotees every year from April to October. It is said that this is the source of the Yamuna River. There are two sacred ponds; Suryakund and Gaurikuns where devotees take a dip and bathe in these hot springs to wash away their sins.
3. Badrinarayan Temple
Nestled in Uttarakhand, ‘Badrinarayan Temple’ is standing tall between the twin mountains, Nar and Narayan. This temple is open for the devotees from April end to October as the weather deteriorates for the rest of the year. The temple is located at an altitude of 10,250 feet above sea level and the view is simply out of the ordinary. The ethereal beauty will steal your heart with its picturesque landscapes.
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4. Tungnath Temple
Tungnath Temple is the highest Shiva temple that we know about. This temple is standing tall at an elevation of 12,073 feet for more than 1000 years in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. This temple is also the highest temple of the 5 Panch Kedar temples. Reaching here takes you to cover a trekking distance of 3.5 km.
5. Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
Nestled in the Pauri Garhwal district, ‘Neelkanth Mahadev Temple’ is standing tall at a height of 1330 metre above sea level. We all know how Lord Shiva consumed poison to save humanity from destruction. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it is one of the most beautiful Himalayan temples. It is built with varied coloured stones, architectural intricacies, and ancient designs.