10 Most Sacred Lord Shiva Temples In Himalayas

Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

The Kedarnath temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a part of Char Dham pilgrimage circuit, and is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in India.

Shrikhand Mahadev, Himachal Pradesh

Positioned at a height of 17,150 ft. above sea level, Shrikhand Mahadev, is one of the Five Kailash. (Credits: Capture a trip )

Amarnath Temple, J&K

The holy shrine is located at 3,888 meters above sea level. Inside the cave is a Shiva Lingam, considered to be the most holy symbol by Hindus.

Tungnath, Uttarakhand

Situated at a height of 3680 meters, Tungnath is one of the highest Shiva temples in the world and the highest of the Panch Kedar.

Mount Adi Kailash, Uttarakhand

One of Panch Kailash , Adi Kailash yatra is one of most sacred yatra in Hindu religion. As per belief, God Shiva resides in these Kailash Mountain.

Kinner Kailash

For the ardent devotees of Lord Shiva, the mighty Himalayan range is the sacred abode of Lord Shiva, where he lives with Goddess Parvati.

Madhyamaheswar, Uttarakhand

Madhmaheshwar lies in the Mansuna village of Garhwal Himalayas. It is one of the Panch Kedar pilgrimage circuits.

Neelkanth Mahadev, Uttarakhand

A sacred and famous Lord Shiva temple located at 32 kms from Rishikesh. It is situated on hilltop at a height of 1330 mtrs.

Rudranath, Uttarakhand

This highly revered Lord Shiva temple is adorned in the Garhwal Himalayas. It is the 4th temple to visit in Panch Kedar pilgrimage. (Credits: View Uttarakhand)

Kalpeshwar, Uttarakhand

Kalpeshwar is the last and fifth temple in the list of Panch Kedar pilgrimage circuit and it remains open throughout the year.

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