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Madhyamaheshwar

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Adventure / Trekking | Pilgrimage
5 / 5
  • Timings : 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : None
  • Distance from near by city 4.4 KMs From Gaundhar
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)1 Hour
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips None

The snow-capped Himalayas mystically surround Madhyamaheshwar on one side, beautiful green alpine meadows on the other, and deep forest as a backdrop.

Shepherd huts, hamlet houses, the thousands-year-old Madmaheshwar temple, and breathtaking views round out this settlement. The architecture of the temple is in the classic North Indian style. It stands out as a premier destination within the region, offering an unparalleled experience that ranks among the finest Places to visit in kedarnath.

History
The Lord Shiva temple is part of the well-known Panch Kedars. It is the fourth temple on the Panch Kedar Pilgrimage circuit, along with Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath, and Kalpeshwar. There are two minor shrines, one devoted to Shiva's spouse, Parvati, and the other to the Ardhanarishwara. 

This temple honors the bull's middle (Madhya) or navel, which appears as a heavenly form of Shiva. It is said that Bhima, the second Pandava brother, built this temple and worshiped Shiva there. A little temple to the right of the main temple has the marble figure of Saraswati in the shrine. 

Madhyamaheshwar Trek & height 

Hiking this trail with so many things to look out for is a treat. Madmaheshwar is a little holy town whose name comes from Lord Shiva's sacred Madhyamaheshwar Temple. It is at a height of 3490 meters above sea level. 

The Madmaheshwar walk is in the northern Himalayas, in the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is well-known for its Himalayan Musk Deer, which is an endangered species. It also has the highest biodiversity in India, with the most diverse flora and animals.

For the most part, the path to Madhyamaheshwar Temple is neatly paved. Although the trail to the peak is 16 kilometers long, no difficult sections require technical skills. The walk is generally downhill till Chhoti Bantoli (Lower Bantoli). Later, it became challenging due to a constant elevation until Madmaheshwar temple.

What peaks are visible from Madhyamaheshwar?

However, the trip to this location is rather captivating because of the breathtaking views of numerous peaks such as Kedarnath, Neelkanth, and Trishul. Make your trip even more memorable by visiting the picturesque Madhyamaheshwar in the KEDARNATH TOUR PACKAGE.

Madhyamaheshwar weather
•    The Madmaheshwar trek is best in the post-monsoon season (September - October) and spring and summer seasons (March - June).
•    Although this trip is possible during the monsoon season, we do not encourage it owing to the clouds that obscure the major highlight of the trek - the view of Mt Chaukhamba from Buda Madmaheshwar.
•    The trail from Lower Bantoli to Madhyamaheshwar temple is unsuitable for winter hiking to Madmaheshwar. Also, beyond Buda Madmaheshwar, we may see heavy snowfall as it climbs higher.

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