Kalpeshwar

The Kalpeshwar temple located at an altitude of 2200 meters, dedicated to Lord Shiva in the picturesque valley of Urgam, in the Garhwal region, in the state of Uttarakhand in India. It is part of the famous Panch Kedar and located in the great Himalayan mountain range on the confluence of the Alakananda and Kalpaganga rivers.

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The entire structure is the synonym of a beautiful stone marvel and made of giant granite stones and represents the Nagara architectural style. It believed that in ancient times when Pandavas fought the Kurukshetra war and killed his relatives and brothers. Then they wanted to be forgiven by Lord Shiva, but Lord Shiva did not want to meet them because he convinced that they were dishonest and made a fratricidal sin.

Best Time to Visit:

Summer: April to August they are delightful with a moderate climate, with an average of around 15 ° C. Summers are ideal for visiting the city, visiting the temple and also for visiting nearby attractions.

Monsoons: From September to November they are accompanied by little rain. This period is suitable for visiting the city as the panoramic mountain views are beautiful in the shower.

Winter: December to March these are cold days with a minimum average of contact close to 4 ° C. The minimum can touch below zero levels

How to Reach:

By Bus: Kalpeshwar can be refunded in Helang, 243 km. on the Rishikesh - Badrinath road by bus and taxi. From Helang, the 12 km. Trek is on the primary way.

By Plane: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun 272 km.

By Train: The nearest railway station, Rishikesh is 255 km.

Temple Opening and Closing Timings

Kalpeswar is one of the most prominent temples of Lord Shiva. Shiva's Jata is revered here in divine form. In the Kalpeshwar temple, Lord Shiva worshipped in his canonical form of Jata (hair). Usually the temple opens at 6 AM and closes at 6 PM whereas you can take the divine blessing of morning Aarti at 6 AM and evening aarti at 6.30 PM.