Five manifestations
Tradition associates Kedarnath with Shiva's hump, Tungnath with the arms, Rudranath with the face, Madhyamaheshwar with the middle or navel, and Kalpeshwar with the matted hair.
Panch Kedar
Panch Kedar is a group of five Shiva shrines in Uttarakhand's Garhwal Himalaya: Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar and Kalpeshwar. Their sacred narrative is traditionally connected with the Pandavas' search for Shiva.
Pilgrimage map
Five Himalayan Shiva shrines
These shrines are close on the national map. Their markers are separated for clarity; each has a distinct mountain route.
Markers show approximate locations. Nearby markers are separated for legibility. Confirm current access with each place’s official source.
What are these places?
Each has its own sacred identity, setting and living tradition.
1KedarnathJyotirlinga · Panch Kedar · Uttarakhand Char DhamKedarnath is a high-Himalayan shrine in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district.2TungnathPanch Kedar pilgrimage traditionTungnath is a high-Himalayan Panch Kedar temple in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district.3RudranathPanch Kedar pilgrimage traditionRudranath is a remote Panch Kedar pilgrimage in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district.4MadhyamaheshwarPanch Kedar pilgrimage traditionMadhyamaheshwar is a Panch Kedar shrine in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district.5KalpeshwarPanch Kedar pilgrimage traditionKalpeshwar is a Panch Kedar shrine in the Urgam valley of Uttarakhand's Chamoli district.
A mountain pilgrimage
These shrines do not form a simple road circuit. Most involve separate approaches and mountain walks, with very different altitude, terrain and seasonal access.
Plan before travelling
Use each illustrated guide to understand the setting and tradition, then confirm current routes, weather, temple opening and official advisories before departure.
The numbered cards organise the collection; they should not be treated as a fixed trekking itinerary. Conditions and suitable sequencing depend on the season and the traveller.