Kedarnath Temple is about 3,583 m (11,755 ft) above sea level near the Chorabari Glacier, according to Hindu legends, the temple was initially built by Pandavas, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, Pandavas were supposed to have pleased Shiva by doing penance in Kedarnath. This temple is the first of the Panch Kedar pilgrimage sites.
Triyuginarayan Temple - 23 Kms by Road
Triyuginarayan Temple is located near Phata .This is an ancient Lord Vishnu’s temple. Its fame is credited to the legend of LORD Shiva’s marriage to goddess Parvati witnessed by Vishnu at this venue. A special feature of this temple is a perpetual fire, that burns in front of the temple. The flame is believed to burn from the times of the divine marriage.
Kalimath Temple - 25 Kms by Road
Kalimath Temple is temple of Goddess Kali is one of 108 Shakti Peethas. The upper part of Kali is worshipped in Dhari Devi and the remaining part is worshipped in Kalimath where Devi Kali killed the demon Raktavija and went under the earth. Kalimath is the only place where the goddess Kali is worshipped along with her sisters Laxmi and Saraswati.
Deoriyatal - 25 Kms by Road/Trek
Deoriyatal is at a height of 2438 mts above sea level. On clear day, you can see reflections of Chaukhamba peaks on its crystal clear water. Deoriatal is an easy trek.
Tungnath Temple - 58 Kms by Road
Tungnath Temple is one of the highest Shiva temples in the world near Chopta. The temple is surrounded by meadows and evergreen forest area with beautiful viewes (a part of Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary).
Chandrashila - 60 Kms by Road/Trek
Chandrashila (height of about 3,690m) is a summit above Tungnath temple, which provides views of the Himalayas, including Nandadevi, Trisul, Kedar Peak, Bandarpunch and Chaukhamba peaks. This is the place where Lord Rama meditated after defeating the demon-king Ravana. Another legend says that Moon(God Chandra) spent time here in penance.
