Kartik Swami Temple
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Mukundan K
India6 contributions
Nov 2022
An easy trek of 3 kms takes one to glorious views of the mighty Himalayas. You see Bandar Poonch, Kedardome, Chaukhamba, Nanda Devi peaks to name a few. Added to this, the stay option of night stay at the temple guest house is the USP of this place.
Written 29 November 2022
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pihudb
Noida, India95 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
This trek is 3.5 km and last 800 mt is stairs. So if you're willing to connect with natur nature then this is definitely the place for you.
Not a tough trek, the difficulty level I would say it's easy to moderate. It takes around 1 hr 40 min for us to go up and 1hr to coming down.
You can find food options also during the trek.
Highly recommend.
Not a tough trek, the difficulty level I would say it's easy to moderate. It takes around 1 hr 40 min for us to go up and 1hr to coming down.
You can find food options also during the trek.
Highly recommend.
Written 27 April 2024
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ajr201518
Rudra Prayag, India23 contributions
Jun 2012 • Solo
Kartik Swami Temple is a highly revered shrine set amidst serene environs, at an altitude of 3048 m above the sea level, in Rudraprayag District The temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva’s son Kartikeya, can be reached by a 3 km trek from Kanak Chauri village, which is located on the Rudraprayag-Pokhri route, 38 km from Rudraprayag.The splendor of the magnificent views of the snow-clad Himalayas from the temple fills the heart with awe and delight.There is a legend that once Lord Shiva told their sons Lord Kartik and Lord Ganesha that,one of them will get the privilege to worship first who take round of the universe and comes first.Kartik started taking round but Lord Ganesha shows his intelligence and take round of the Lord Shiva by saying that whole universe is in him. Lord Shiva impressed by his intelligence and gave the privilege to worship first by this Lord Kartik got angry and given his flesh to mother Parvati and bones to his father Lord Shiva.In this temples the bones of the kartik shown in the idol.
Written 10 October 2012
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Prosenjit D
Calcutta, West Bengal, India79 contributions
Jan 2016 • Friends
It was the end of Jan of 2016, when we are a group of 10 friends decide to trek of Kartikswami. We reach Haridwar on 24th Jan morning, Book a 14 seater cab from Jain Travels. It cost 3500/- per day. The cab is tempo traveller with push back. Start on 25th 9AM, reach Kanakchauri at around 2pm. Only one place Mayadeep resort is there for stay. It takes 900/- per room. We book 4 room. Next morning at 7:30 am we start, it takes 2hours to trek 3km. It was amazing and adventureus trek. Tough also. However we reach the top. Next we return to hotel it takes around 1hr. Next we start for Chopta.
Written 30 January 2016
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RidingTheRainbow
Kolkata (Calcutta), India67 contributions
Dec 2015
I never knew of this beautiful untouched mountain top temple until very recently and couldnt wait to reach out soon. We went there over a long Chirstmas weekend , an overnight drive from Delhi to the small and beautiful village hamlet of Kanak Chauri , around 34 KM further from Rudraprayag. It was very easy to reach with your vehicle, the roads after crossing Prayag, was narrow but decent. Its been my first trip post the floods in the mountains and was good to see the state has done a good job repairing and widening the main roads.
The temple is small but very peaceful. The short trek from the village to the top of the mountain is around 3 km and not strenuous. Try to reach there around sunset and you will be rewarded to a splash of colours over the mighty Chaukhamba and host of other peaks from far west to far east as far as you can see.
The priest is friendly and you can converse about the history of the temple, or just spend the time listening to the silence of the Himalayas and deep valleys around you. PLaces like these are not many , go there before it becomes too crowded, saw GMVN bunglow being set up down at the village.
Stayed at the village at night ... was amazed yet again with the breathtaking view of full moon over chaukhamba.
The temple is small but very peaceful. The short trek from the village to the top of the mountain is around 3 km and not strenuous. Try to reach there around sunset and you will be rewarded to a splash of colours over the mighty Chaukhamba and host of other peaks from far west to far east as far as you can see.
The priest is friendly and you can converse about the history of the temple, or just spend the time listening to the silence of the Himalayas and deep valleys around you. PLaces like these are not many , go there before it becomes too crowded, saw GMVN bunglow being set up down at the village.
Stayed at the village at night ... was amazed yet again with the breathtaking view of full moon over chaukhamba.
Written 24 January 2016
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kcdebnath
Kolkata (Calcutta), India798 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
This Himalayan shrine is perched at 3048m ASL, at the end of a narrow ridge of a mountain. There is a small temple of Bhaironath,on the way to temple, a few meters away. The priests reside at a place half an hour trekking to the temple. You can stay there prior arrangement. It will help you to reach the temple to enjoy the sunrise & sunsets. No electricity, no toilets, simple basic things available. The priest allows tourist/ pilgrims to stay there against nominal donation. There is a huge round water- reservoir near the priest residence.
This is a spot where pilgrimage & nature are mingled together. You will be mesmerized to view the snow clad mountain peaks like Nanda Devi, Nanda-Ghunti, Trisuli, Meru-Sumeru, Chowkhamba Panchachuli, Kamet, Doonagiri Neelkanth, Bandarpoonch, and many more.The day of visit was cloudless, blue sky above, the place is so serene , calm, quiet, the velvet green tree tops below & houses in the village far below, an indescribable still photo, a panorama of 270 degree views of Himalayan peaks. . It was splendid in a word & we became spellbound. This temple is dedicated to Lord Kartikeya, eldest son of Lord Shiva & Parvati.
We were the first devotees on that day. When requested the Head Priest for our puja, he was engaged in “Shringer” of the deity & advised us to move around the temple for the time being. We obeyed him & after sometime he called us & our puja was served to the Lord Swami. Kartikeya is being worshiped as Lord Murugan in South India. The temple is the abode of Lord Kartikeya , an idol of stone is being worshiped there. There are hundreds of bells hanging on the support. On the right of the temple was an “Akhand Dhuni” & on left another idol of Kartik along with his brother Ganesha & the peacock, his carrier in front. On the back, left side corner, was an idol of “ Bana Devata”, the forest god. The ringing of bells was heard from about 800m.But what is more to be here apart from pilgrimage, is the awe-some view of the Himalayan Peaks. You need not know the name of them. So far I have toured, there is none to compare with . If you are blessed with the boon of the Lord & the nature, you will never forget the extraordinary view provided you are to reach there before sunrise.You are to
Legend- As per Hindu Mythology, Kartik was the eldest son of Lord Shiva & Parvati & Ganesha was junior to Kartik. Once Lord Shiva told his sons that between them who will be the first to move round the universe , he will be worshiped first . Kartik obeyed his father & moved with his carrier to complete the job . In the meantime Ganesha took seven rounds around Shiva & Parvati saying he sees the whole universe in his parents, in Shiva & Parvati. Shiva was amazed at Ganesha’s wisdom & so Shiva honoured him & since then he is being worshiped first before any one. In the meantime Kartik came back & heard this & being despaired he sacrificed his life, the flesh to mother Parvati & bones to Shiva. Here is the spot where Kartik sacrificed himself. So the idol of Kartik depicts the bones here & pilgrims worshiped him.
In November, on Kartik Purnima , there is great celebration every year . Thousands of pilgrims thronged to pay their homage, apart from Kalash Yatra in the month of June that we witnessed here.
It is a trek of 3km from the base village, Kanak Chauri ( 2500m), 39km from Rudra Prayag , in the state of Uttarakhand on the Rudra Prayag Pokhri road through dense forest..
This is a spot where pilgrimage & nature are mingled together. You will be mesmerized to view the snow clad mountain peaks like Nanda Devi, Nanda-Ghunti, Trisuli, Meru-Sumeru, Chowkhamba Panchachuli, Kamet, Doonagiri Neelkanth, Bandarpoonch, and many more.The day of visit was cloudless, blue sky above, the place is so serene , calm, quiet, the velvet green tree tops below & houses in the village far below, an indescribable still photo, a panorama of 270 degree views of Himalayan peaks. . It was splendid in a word & we became spellbound. This temple is dedicated to Lord Kartikeya, eldest son of Lord Shiva & Parvati.
We were the first devotees on that day. When requested the Head Priest for our puja, he was engaged in “Shringer” of the deity & advised us to move around the temple for the time being. We obeyed him & after sometime he called us & our puja was served to the Lord Swami. Kartikeya is being worshiped as Lord Murugan in South India. The temple is the abode of Lord Kartikeya , an idol of stone is being worshiped there. There are hundreds of bells hanging on the support. On the right of the temple was an “Akhand Dhuni” & on left another idol of Kartik along with his brother Ganesha & the peacock, his carrier in front. On the back, left side corner, was an idol of “ Bana Devata”, the forest god. The ringing of bells was heard from about 800m.But what is more to be here apart from pilgrimage, is the awe-some view of the Himalayan Peaks. You need not know the name of them. So far I have toured, there is none to compare with . If you are blessed with the boon of the Lord & the nature, you will never forget the extraordinary view provided you are to reach there before sunrise.You are to
Legend- As per Hindu Mythology, Kartik was the eldest son of Lord Shiva & Parvati & Ganesha was junior to Kartik. Once Lord Shiva told his sons that between them who will be the first to move round the universe , he will be worshiped first . Kartik obeyed his father & moved with his carrier to complete the job . In the meantime Ganesha took seven rounds around Shiva & Parvati saying he sees the whole universe in his parents, in Shiva & Parvati. Shiva was amazed at Ganesha’s wisdom & so Shiva honoured him & since then he is being worshiped first before any one. In the meantime Kartik came back & heard this & being despaired he sacrificed his life, the flesh to mother Parvati & bones to Shiva. Here is the spot where Kartik sacrificed himself. So the idol of Kartik depicts the bones here & pilgrims worshiped him.
In November, on Kartik Purnima , there is great celebration every year . Thousands of pilgrims thronged to pay their homage, apart from Kalash Yatra in the month of June that we witnessed here.
It is a trek of 3km from the base village, Kanak Chauri ( 2500m), 39km from Rudra Prayag , in the state of Uttarakhand on the Rudra Prayag Pokhri road through dense forest..
Written 11 July 2017
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Sarthak
Melbourne, Australia94 contributions
Feb 2016 • Friends
Kartik Swami Ji Temple is located on top of a mountain in Rudrapryag district. The trek to the Temple in will take less than two hours. You will enjoy the nature, the view and the peace there. We reached the Temple before 10am and we were the first ones to reach that day (even before the Pujari ji :D). We spent about 2 hours there to enjoy the view of the Himalayas along with the Holy Kedarnath Peak. If you spend some time with the Pujari ji, he will tell you the whole story about the History of Kartik Swami Ji and the Temple.
Written 25 August 2016
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Abhijeet_Asm
Pune, India64 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
Not many people know about Kartik Swami Temple situated at 40km from Rudraprayag. It is a 3 km trek from KanakChauri village and most of the trek route passes through woods and tree cover. Kartik Swami Temple on the top is beautiful sight and offers panaromic views of Himalayas on a clear day (we missed the view due to bad weather). Trek is not that hard and is manageable to most. Do visit this hidden gem.
Written 5 May 2016
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Atul K
29 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
At an altitude of 3050 m, amongst the mighty and breathtaking Himalaya, in the district of Rudraprayag lies the holy Kartik Swami Temple. There is a small village Kanak Chauri at a distance of 40 KM from Rudraprayag on Pokhri highway. From Kanak Chauri one can easily do a same day trek to Kartik Swami. Length of trek from Kanak Chauri to Kartik Swami is approximately 3 KM. On reaching Kartik Swami Temple one gets to see some really breathtaking views of Himalaya with peaks like Chaukhamba, Kedarnath, Meru and Sumeru, Neelkanth, Dronagiri Nanda Ghunti, Trisul, Nanda Devi Group, Bandarpunch and Thalaysagar wide and right in front of them.
This place is just a treat of professional and amateurs photographers. Just pick your gear, reach the place and start clicking some awesome pictures which you can prize for ever. (P.S. :- Don't miss to click Kartik Swami Temple in view with Himalaya Range ;) )
This trek is famous among trekkers as short weekend trek. One can visit the place during April to December in an year, but best of the views is available only during December - January months as during you get to see the most clear view of snow clad Himalayas Mountains.
This place is just a treat to be. One when reaches this place can really soak into the surrounding and feel really light and happy about being there.
This is a must goto place for people looking for a short weekend trek or some early hands into trekking.
Kanak Chauri is well connected by road from Rudraprayag and accomodation can be availed at Rudraprayag or Kanak Chauri, though for Kanak Chauri, the options are really less as compared to Rudraprayag. But closer is always the best, so plan in advance, book a place in Kanak Chauri and enjoy some awesome time at Kartik Swami.
This place is just a treat of professional and amateurs photographers. Just pick your gear, reach the place and start clicking some awesome pictures which you can prize for ever. (P.S. :- Don't miss to click Kartik Swami Temple in view with Himalaya Range ;) )
This trek is famous among trekkers as short weekend trek. One can visit the place during April to December in an year, but best of the views is available only during December - January months as during you get to see the most clear view of snow clad Himalayas Mountains.
This place is just a treat to be. One when reaches this place can really soak into the surrounding and feel really light and happy about being there.
This is a must goto place for people looking for a short weekend trek or some early hands into trekking.
Kanak Chauri is well connected by road from Rudraprayag and accomodation can be availed at Rudraprayag or Kanak Chauri, though for Kanak Chauri, the options are really less as compared to Rudraprayag. But closer is always the best, so plan in advance, book a place in Kanak Chauri and enjoy some awesome time at Kartik Swami.
Written 14 January 2015
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Hemant_Kotnala
New Delhi, India26 contributions
Jan 2016 • Friends
To get the blessings of kartik Swami all you need to trek 3kms through the jungle. But, Once you will reach here, you will feel like top of the world. One can see the panorama view of himalayas from here. The temple and the view around it, so mesmerizing.
Written 25 February 2016
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1. Can the kartickswami temple trek be done with kids (5 yrs). 2. Mule etc available for trek ? 3. Can to & fro from kanakchauri be done on the same day ? Amit
Written 20 January 2020
YES ,I just came back from Kartik Swamy in August which was raining session . I stayed at Monal Resort is about 1hr 30 mins = 40 kms. I didn't complete the Char Dham bcos of lots of landslide during August . Best time to go is Mid September. I am sad that I could not reach out the committee members as they speaks only Hindi. This is like my early trip and they have done a lot of major upgrading to the steps an surrounding area . It is more spacious and beautiful . Thumbs up to those who help to beautify this area . They are doing more resting places. Hope they will light up the top of the temple. I wish to donate another Long Spear Vel to them but do not know how to do it . Hope it can be seen from the footsteps .
Written 5 September 2018
Can any one provide me the contact no of temple priest?
Written 26 April 2018
My gmail murajaes hp 6596174351
Written 15 September 2018
HI ,
Will it be possible that one can stay at Kartikswami ashram after reaching Kanakchauri at late afternoon .
And if you can share any accommodation details at Kanakchauri .
Written 24 April 2017
Sisir G
Kolkata (Calcutta), India
I want to stay in Pujariji's Room is it possible?
Written 9 November 2016
Swati D
Barasat, India
what is the weather condition in kartikswami during October ?
Written 22 September 2016
It's a long drive via Haridwar - Rudraprayag- Kanakchauri ...
Road condition is ok
Written 29 March 2016
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