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Madhyamaheshwar Temple

Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, India

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Overview

The second Panch Kedar, where Shiva's navel is worshipped in a lonely meadow shrine below Chaukhamba, reached by a 16-km forest trek.

Why visit: A wilder, quieter Kedar — meadows, ancient stone and Chaukhamba's wall.

Things to do
  • ›Trek from Ransi/Uniana
  • ›Budha Madhyamaheshwar meadow viewpoint
  • ›Chaukhamba sunrise
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Travel Information

Best time

May–Jun, Sep–Oct

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹2,000–4,000

Duration

2–3 days

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