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Rudranath Temple
Natural rock shrine housing Shiva's face — 4th of 5 Panch Kedar.
Rudranath
About Rudranath
Rudranath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in the Garhwal Himalayan mountains in Uttarakhand, India. Located at 3,600 metres (11,800 ft) above sea level, this natural rock temple is situated within a dense forest of rhododendron dwarfs and Alpine pastures. The temple is the fourth temple to be visited in the Panch Kedar pilgrimage circuit, comprising five Shiva temples in the Garhwal region visited in a strict order starting with Kedarnath at an altitude of 3,583 m, the Tungnath (तुंगनाथ)(3,680 m or 12,070 ft), Rudranath (रुद्रनाथ), Madhyamaheshwar (मध्यमहेश्वर) and Kalpeshwar (कल्पेश्वर).
Source ↗🧭Trek & yatra knowledge
Difficulty
difficultAltitude
1,500 → 3,600 m
AMS risk
highTrek
24.0 km· 3d
Altitude note: Diamox (doctor-prescribed) strongly recommended. Acclimatize 2-3 days before going higher.
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Fitness required
24 km one-way across multiple bugyals. 2-3 days minimum. Camping gear or tent-stay required at Panar Bugyal. Not suitable for first-time Himalayan trekkers.
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What to pack
(8 items)- ✓High-ankle trek shoes, broken-in
- ✓0°C sleeping bag
- ✓Tent + stove (self-supported) OR registered outfitter
- ✓Heavy woollens, thermal base layers
- ✓Rain gear + gaiters
- ✓Diamox course (consult doctor)
- ✓First-aid kit + blister care
- ✓Offline GPX maps + GPS (remote stretches)
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Full permit hub →Permits & registrations
Forest Department entry permit
Buy at Sagar base; carry throughout trek.
Registration with guide/outfitter strongly recommended
Weather & climate
NowUpdated just now
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11°C
Rain showers
Feels 11°C
💧 100%
🌬 3 km/h
🌧 0.4 mm
Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF + DWD ICON)📍 30.537°, 79.336°
Next 14 days
Open-MeteoToday
05 Sept
🌧️
11° 9°
☔ 100%
Tomorrow
06 Sept
⛈️
12° 9°
☔ 100%
Mon
07 Sept
🌧️
13° 9°
☔ 100%
UV 8
Tue
08 Sept
🌦️
14° 7°
☔ 100%
UV 8
Wed
09 Sept
⛈️
14° 9°
☔ 100%
UV 6
Thu
10 Sept
⛈️
14° 8°
☔ 100%
Fri
11 Sept
⛈️
12° 9°
☔ 100%
Sat
12 Sept
⛈️
14° 10°
☔ 100%
Sun
13 Sept
🌧️
13° 9°
☔ 100%
Mon
14 Sept
⛈️
12° 9°
☔ 99%
Tue
15 Sept
🌧️
10° 9°
☔ 100%
UV 6
Wed
16 Sept
🌧️
11° 6°
☔ 98%
UV 8
Thu
17 Sept
🌦️
12° 6°
☔ 98%
UV 6
Fri
18 Sept
🌦️
12° 5°
☔ 98%
UV 8
What was the weather like this week?
Averages for the same 7-day window from previous years (Open-Meteo ERA5 archive).
2025
11°C
High 13°C / Low 9°C
💧 116.0mm over 7 days
2024
11°C
High 14°C / Low 9°C
💧 101.5mm over 7 days
2023
11°C
High 15°C / Low 8°C
💧 27.6mm over 7 days
Must-visit attractions
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Pung Bugyal
Alpine meadow halfway to Rudranath — spectacular wildflowers in season.
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Panar Bugyal
Higher meadow closer to the shrine, camping base for trekkers.
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Anusuya Devi Temple
Ancient temple en route dedicated to sage Atri's wife.
Where it is
🧭What's nearby
Other destinations within 500 km of Rudranath.
