Chandrashila

Chandrashila stands proudly at 4,000 meters (13,000 feet) above sea level. Many visitors start the exciting Chandrashila trek, which takes 1.5 kilometers from Tungnath at a slight grade. 

On the other hand, the base camp for the Chandrashila trek is Chopta. Chandrashila is a famous places to visit in Kedarnath that tourists can explore at any time of year. However, the journey path is entirely covered in snow during the winter.

Which god is in Chandrashila?

According to tradition, Lord Rama pondered Chandrashila after killing Ravana. According to another legend, the Moon god, or Chandra, spent time here in penance. The small stone temple atop the mountain honors Goddess Ganga. A place must be considered in your KEDARNATH TOUR PACKAGE. 

History 

The demon king Ravana was a devotee of Lord Shiva throughout the epic Ramayana and did severe penance to obtain his favor. Lord Shiva appeared before Ravana and offered him a boon to test his devotion. Lord Shiva refused Ravana's request for immortality, claiming that no one can escape the cycle of life and death.

Ravana, undeterred, skillfully requested tremendous power and invincibility, believing he might become invulnerable. Ravana became practically unstoppable in warfare when Lord Shiva handed him the boon. In his arrogance, however, Ravana wanted to seize and control the Moon (Chandra) in order to demonstrate his newfound authority.

Lord Shiva engaged Ravana in a deadly battle at Chandrashila Peak to prevent his tyranny. Lord Shiva overcame Ravana and freed the Moon from his grasp after a long struggle. The crescent Moon fell and settled atop the mountain, giving it the name 'Chandrashila.'

Is the Chandrashila trek difficult?  

The Chandrashila trek is very popular in Uttarakhand because it is an easy and accessible trek. The Trek will lead to the sacred Tungnath temple at the field. The Trek journey takes you to the grass fields along with deodar trees on the route. You can also opt to visit the temple where Lakshman meditated.