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Guptkashi

“The Hidden Benares”

A Town in Uttarakhand, India

1490 meters

Guptkashi

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Why travel Guptkashi?

Guptkashi is a place you will come across when you travel to Kedarnath. Located at a height of 1319 meters, Guptkashi is considered to be a religious place in Uttarakhand as it houses many ancient and holy temples like Vishwanath temple and Ardhnarishwar temple where the tourists pay their reverence.

Major attractions at Guptkashi include Manikarnika Kund and Gaurikund. Manikarnika Kund is a place where the two holy rivers Ganga and Yamuna meet whereas Gaurikund is a place from where the trek to Kedarnath begins. Guptkashi even has a historic importance which can be traced back to the stories from the era of Mahabharata. You will surely be filled with an essence of divinity when you are at Guptkashi.

“The Hidden Benares”

A Town in Uttarakhand, India

1490 meters

Interest Measure for Guptkashi

Ideal time to stay:  0 – 2 days

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Topography

Height(Altitude) of Guptkashi from sea level:  4888 feet
Latitude/Longitude:  30.5238841°N, 79.0775348°E

Ecosystem:  Mountain , Hill  

Food, Culture and Language at Guptkashi

Food Type Available:  Indian, Tibetan, North Indian Cuisine 
Regional Language:  Hindi
Currency:  ₹ – Rupee (INR)
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Madhyamaheshwar Trek in Guptkashi

#1 Madhyamaheshwar Trek

#Trekking
Madmaheshwar is one of the five holy Kedars in India and it can be reached by a trek of approximately 16 km from Ransi Village. Although the Madmaheshwar trekking route gets a bit steep from Bantoli, it is very easy to complete for anyone irrespective of any previous trekking experience. The beautiful scenic views that come along the way are a treat for any trekker. When you trek to madmaheshwar, you can catch a glimpse of mighty Himalayan ranges standing proudly with the snow studded crown. You can set up tents on the way to have some rest and spending time there is like having a lifetime cherishing experience. When you reach Madmaheshwar and pay reverence at the temple of Lord Shiva, all the sweat shed while trekking becomes worth. The aura of the place is itself sufficient enough to refresh you. Truly, this is something not to be missed when you are at Uttarakhand.
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Vishwanath temple in Guptkashi

#2 Vishwanath temple

#Temple
Vishwanath temple of Guptkashi resembles the Kashi Vishwanath temple of Varanasi. This temple is built according to the architectural style of Himalayan region with stones and a slanting roof. As the name suggests, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, “The Lord of the Universe” and it is located on the way to the holy land of Kedarnath. At Vishwanath temple, one can see a wooden frame placed just above the tower that emblazons the Bhairava image. You may even hear stories about this temple being a place where Lord Shiva proposed Goddess Parvati for marriage. The temple has an aesthetic aura which holds you and you are filled with blissful energy that works like a bridge bringing you a bit closer to yourself. The people who travel to Kedarnath never fail to stop by and seek blessings from the Vishwanath temple, an incarnation of Lord Shiva.
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Ardhanareeshwara Temple, Guptkashi in Guptkashi

#3 Ardhanareeshwara Temple, Guptkashi

#Temple
Ardhanareeshwara temple located in the town of Guptkashi has a significant religious importance amongst the other temples. As the name suggests, the temple has an idol of a form that is a synthesis of half man and half women. The idol depicts the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and alongside painted is a sacred Hindu symbol, Swastika. This temple being of extreme religious importance is usually full of devotees. It is located in the same complex as that of Vishwanath temple and Manikarnik Kund. The temple depicts the fact that the female principle of God, is inseparable from the male one which is responsible for the creation of the cosmos. The temple holds an energy that captivates the devotees who visit Kedarnath. They never fail to stop at Guptkashi and pay their reverence to the idol placed at Ardhanareeshwara temple.
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