MADHYAMAHESHWAR: Visiting a part of Panch Kedar

Uttarakhand, traditionally known as Dev Bhoomi, is one of the holiest places in India. Pilgrims and travelers from all across the globe visit this place for its temples, holiest places, trek, snow capped mountains and travel destinations. In Garhwal, there are five famous shrines of Lord Shiva, which are Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar and Kalpeshwar. 

Madhyamaheshwar at an altitude of 3497 m, leaving mountain peaks like Chaukhambha, Nilkanth and Kedarnath in foreground. Madhyamaheshwar is a temple of Hindu god Lord Shiva situated in the Gondar village of Garhwal Himalayas, Uttrakhand.

THE NARRATIVE BEHIND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MADHYAMAHESHWAR

The significance of panch kedar dates back to Mahabharata. Where after the great war, the pandavas in their enroute to seek forgiveness from lord shiva. For all the sins, violence, wrongdoings and evils which prevailed in the war lord shiva was displeased and vexed with them.

Pandavas when advised by sages and god Krishna , they sought lord Shiva to forgive them and endow them to attain salvation. Lord shiva by assuming the animal form of a bull or nandi left for the Himalayan Garhwali region  to avoid Pandavas , because of his annoyance with them for their conduct and the bloodshed in Mahabharata war. Pandavas who were determined to seek forgiveness, after sighting Shiva in the form of bull grazing in the hills of guptakashi, tried to coercively hold the bull by its tail and hind legs. But then the bull disappeared into the ground to appear later in his authentic self of Lord Shiva at five places; at Kedarnath in the form of hump, at Tungnath in the shape of bahu(arms), at Rudranath with his face, at Madhyamaheshwar his stomach and nabhi (navel) and at Kalpeshwar with his hair locks (jata). Pandavas, gratified with the revelation of lord Shiva at five places in different forms, built temples at these five places, worshipped him and attained salvation with blessings of shiva.

TREK TO MADHYAMAHESHWAR

How to Reach Madhyamaheshwar

The Flight Route:

196km away from ukhimath Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun is the nearest airport in the proximity of Ukhimath. From ukhimath tourists go to ransi and can start the trek to Madhyamaheshwar. 

The Train Route:

From Ukhimath, the nearest railhead is at Rishikesh, which is 181km away.

The Road Route :

From Delhi , there are several state government buses which will take you to the heavenly place on earth .The travellers can book their tickets from Utc.uk.gov.in .

The journey begins at kashmiri gate ISBT Delhi-Meerut-Haridwar-Rishikesh-Devprayag-Srinagar-Rudraprayag-Ukhimath. 

From ukhimath one needs to book a private vehicle or get a ride in shared vehicles to Ransi.

To reach madhyamaheshwar the road transport is available till Ransi.

From Ransi there is a small 5km trek to Gondar village .There begins a 14km long trek to Madhyamaheshwar.

Accommodation

One can experience homestays and guest houses are available at Ransi and Gondar and the villages that come across during trek. Food per plate during the trek would cost around 40-100 INR.

Rooms at Ransi would cost around 600-1000 INR.

Ukhimath offers various options for hotels. But further that these options are limited. 

NATURE AND TEMPERATURE

The Madhyamaheshwar Temple stands gracefully in the southernmost part of an exquisite crinkle, whose Kashini Dhar looks as if it soars into heaven. Though the temple is not a gigantic structure is an oasis of serenity. Madhyamaheshwar is an absolutely heavenly spot that rejuvenates and energises one’s soul and mind with its aesthetic appeal.

Best time to visit : May to October

Maximum temperature: 7c

Minimum temperature: -1c

Situated in a remote locality, this tedious trip would be full of adventure and learning.The trek will take you through many sparkling waterfalls, majestic peaks, beautiful flora and fauna,lustrous meadows, the curvy edges, magnificent rivers,gushy streams and the pine trees. These breathtaking panoramic views would forever remain in your heart and the thought of them would make you visit this place again, the unparalleled Madhyamaheshwar.

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