It’s almost 450 km from Delhi, and roads are pretty good all the way till Chopta. (Image: FE) “People often argue that Kailash Parvat in Tibet is higher than Tungnath,” a priest walking alongside told ...

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Chandrashila Trek in Uttarakhand is a dream of almost every trekker and adventure seeker. However, if you have been planning ...

A 19-year-old trekker from Lucknow died, and another was seriously injured after being struck by lightning in the ...

Two brothers from Lucknow lost their lives when lightning struck during a severe storm in Tungnath-Chopta, Uttarakhand. Two others sustained serious injuries in the incident.

It is called the ‘Mini Switzerland of India’ and is the starting point of two popular treks: the Chopta Tungnath Trek and the ...

The portals of Tungnath temple, one of the Panch Kedars, opened at 10.30 am on Wednesday in Rudraprayag district for the next six months, amid religious fervour and recitation of Vedic mantras.

Situated at 3,680 meters above sea level, Tungnath is home to the highest Shiva temple in the world. It’s a gorgeous climb from Chopta in Uttarakhand; with unprecedented Himalayan views for company.

The temple remains closed during winter due to heavy snowfall, and the deity is moved to its winter abode in Makkumath. The treks to Tungnath are relatively short compared to other Panch Kedar temples ...