Kartik Swami Temple Trek – A temple dedicated to Lord Kartikeyan, elder son of Lord Shiva. Trek to remember for enchanting panoramic view of the Great Himalayas.
The 3 Kilometers Trek to Kartikswamy Temple from Kanakchouri village is an easy and doable by any medically fit persons of all age group from 10 to 60 Years. Located in the lap of Uttrakhand Himalayas at an elevation of 3050 M above sea, it offers a mesmerising view of 180 degree Himalayan Panorama. Kartikswamy temple a hidden Jewel in the Crown of Uttrakhand and is dedicated to Lord Kartikeya, the elder son of Lord Shiva and is the only temple of Lord Kartikeyan in northern part of India that too is in Uttrakhand.
The trek cuts through dense forest to a stare cased ridge to reach to the top and temple arena. View of sunrise from the temple arena is breath-taking, enjoy glitering views of snow laden Himalayan peaks in golden lights, and behold the lifetime memories of Garhwal Himalayas.
Array of the most prominent Himalayan Peaks visible from this site are (West to East). It’s a rare encounter that you never seen before.
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Gangotri I (6672 M), Gangotri II (6590 M), and Gangotri III (6577 M), Jogin (6465 M), Thalaysagar (6940 M), Bhrigupant (6772 M), Bhartekhunta (6571 M), Kedarnath (6940 M), Kedar Dome (6831 M), Sumeru (6331 M), Kharchkund (6617 M), Bhagirathi I (6856 M), Yenbok (5953 M), Satopanth (7075 M), Mandani Twins (6193 M), Janukut (6805 M), Chaukhamba III (6974 M), Chaukhamba IV (6854 M), Balakun (6471 M), Neelkanth (6500 M), Gauri (6708 M), Hathi (6727 M), Dunagiri (7066 M), Nandadevi (7816 M), Nandaghunti (6709 M), Trishul I (7120 M).
Chaukhamba peak is the Crown of Garhwal Himalayas while Nandadevi the tallest.
Village Kankchauri is in the Rudrapryag district of Uttrakhand and can be reached by road from Haridwar via Deoprayag and Rudraprayag driving a distance of approximately 211 Kms.
Enjoy your drive all along the river Ganges at Rishikesh, Shivpuri, Khodiyala leaving it at Deoprayag, the confluence of Bhagirathi & Alaknanda, there after along the river Alaknanda up to Rudraprayag, the confluence of Mandakini & Alaknanda.
The natural beauty all along the drive keep you amazed.
Day - 1: Haridwar to Kanakchauri Via Devpryag & Rudraprayag – By Road.
» Leave Haridwar by 6.00 AM to reach Kanakchauri well before by evening covering a distance of 211 Kms (approx.) in 10 plus hrs, which is on Rudraprayag – Pokhri route of Rudrapray district in Uttrakhand.
Enjoy your drive all along the river Ganges at Rishikesh, Shivpuri, Khodiyala leaving it at Deoprayag, the confluence of Bhagirathi & Alaknanda, there after along the river Alaknanda up to Rudraprayag, the confluence of Mandakini & Alaknanda. The natural beauty all along the drive keep you amazed.
Day - 2: Kanakchauri to Kartikswamy Temple Site – Trek.
» Trekking Distance: 3 - 3.5 Kms (4 Plus hrs.)
» Kanakchauri village is situated at an elevation of 1800 M ASL.
» Kartikswamy Temple is situated at an elevation of 3050 M ASL.
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Enjoy the amazing view of most prominent Himalayan Peaks (West to East). It’s a rare encounter that you never seen before.
Gangotri I (6672 M), Gangotri II (6590 M), and Gangotri III (6577 M), Jogin (6465 M), Thalaysagar (6940 M), Bhrigupant (6772 M), Bhartekhunta (6571 M), Kedarnath (6940 M), Kedar Dome (6831 M), Sumeru (6331 M),
Kharchkund (6617 M), Bhagirathi I (6856 M), Yenbok (5953 M), Satopanth (7075 M), Mandani Twins (6193 M), Janukut (6805 M), Chaukhamba III (6974 M), Chaukhamba IV (6854 M), Balakun (6471 M), Neelkanth (6500 M),
Gauri (6708 M), Hathi (6727 M), Dunagiri (7066 M), Nandadevi (7816 M), Nandaghunti (6709 M), Trishul I (7120 M).
Chaukhamba peak is the Crown of Garhwal Himalayas while Nandadevi the tallest one.
Day - 3 : Kartikswamy to Kanakchauri – Trek & Back to Haridwar – By Road.
» Trekking Distance: 3 to 3.5 Kms (2 Plus hrs.)
» Drive back to Haridwar via Augstmuni.
Note:
1. Keep the original and copy of ID proof handy.
2. Pick up will be from Haridwar Railway Station by 6.00 AM.
3. As we are reaching Haridwar by Late Evening. Make your further travel plans which suits you the best.
4. Distance, Altitude, and Trekking hours are approximate.
