INTRODUCTION
This temple dedicated to lord kartikeya in dev bhoomi uttarakhand.
The Popular Hindu Temple is Perched on the hill top at an elevation of 3050 legend has it that one time lord shiva and parvathi devi decided to test both their sons to determine who should be given the honour of first invocation in the universe.
The bells that hang in different shapes and size in the temple on the auspicious occasion of kartik purnima will render one’s prayers fulfilled.
ABOUT KARTIK SWAMI TEMPLE
Kartik Swami Temple is located near Kanakchauri village on Rudraprayag.
Sandhya Aarti or evening prayers, enchantment of mantras and Maha-Bandara or grand feast.
The kartik swami trek offeres splendid views of snowy peaks starting from the Banderpunch in the west kedarnath dome chaukhamba peak.
Dronagiri nada ghunti trishul the nanda devi group of peaks and meru &sumeru parvat.
The travelers have to pave their way through the dense forests to the ridge from where one can have stunning view of the sunrise and sunset.
Offering a splendid 360 degree view of himalayas( both snow peaks and lower himalayas.)
HISTORY & MYTHOLOGY OF KARTIK SWAMI TEMPLE
It is perhaps the only temple of Kartikeya Uttarakhand.
According to Hindu Mythology one day lord shiva challenged his sons Ganesha and kartikeya by sying that who ever will complete seven rounds of the universe first will be rewarded.
This act of Ganesha impressed the shiva and he gaved the privilege of begin worshipped first to ganesha.
When kartikeya heard about it , he decided to sacrifice his body and bones to his father as reverence .
The narrative states that the entire incident occurred at the site of this temple.
WHY KARTIK SWAMI TEMPLE FAMOUS FOR?
Kartik Swami is Famous among Tourist as Temple Trekking, Sunset, Sunrise Natural Beauty, Bird Watching Himalayan views.
Kartik Swami is Recommended Destination for Corporates Couples, Family and Kids.
Kartik Swami is popular destination for following activities/interest- Adventure, Emerging, Destination, Hiking, Off Beat, Pilgrimage, Temples Trekking, Weekend Gateway, Winter Treks.
PLACES TO STAY NEAR KARTIK SWAMI TEMPLE IN UTTARAKHAND
You can quickly located multiple option of guest houses and villas at affordable rates and prices and have the most ethralling stay.
Tourist rest house are the most popular AR Resort 11.4 km from kartik swami temple.the chepeast available tariff for AR Resort deals is RS.3000.
The room have an attached bathroom with a facility of hot water throughout the day.
Offer basic amentites such as color tv telephone 24hour Bed and Breakfast .24/7 Customer Service.
Front desk security, and kitchen staff on call, no reservation costs .
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HOW TO REACH KARTIK SWAMI TEMPLE
Once can access the kartik swami temple through a 3 km trek from kanak chauri village which is the distance of just 40 km.
The Kanak chauri village is situated on Rudraprayag Pokhari route for which cabs on hire are available from different parts of the state anmd delhi as well.
Therefore roadways are the best way to reach Kanak Chauri from where one has to trek to Kartik Swami temple.
By Air: the nearest airport from the place is jolly grant airport dehradun which is around 192 km away from the place.
One can board a taxi or cab from the airport to reach rudraprayag therefore shared jeep from rudraprayag to kanak chauri and finally 3 km trek to the temple.
By Railway:Haridwar Railway Station has better connectivity with major cities in india. And thus it is advisable to book trains tickets for haridwar.
Once you can reach the station hire a cab/taxi to Rudraprayag or directly to kanak chauri. After reaching kanak chauri there is a 3km trek to the temple.
By Road:Rishikesh and Srinagar are also available once you can reach kanak chauri you’ll have to undergo a 3 km trek in order to reach kartik swami temple.
LOCATION
Kartik Swami Temple can be reached through a mild 3 kms trek from Kanakchauri village,which is on the Rudraprayag Pokhri route , just 40 kms from Rudraprayag.
The Kartik Swami temple can be Started from Kanakchauri Village located on the Rudraprayag Pokhri route.
The road route to Kanakchauri from Rudraprayag is extremely scenic offering views of the snow shrouded Himalayas and the pristine valleys.
It takes less than 2 hours to reach Kanakchauri from Rudrapryag.
TRAVEL TIPS
The following are the tips that would definitely make your journey a comfortable experience:
- you will notice a lot of people selling flowers fruits and plenty of other things for pooja outside the temple.
- It is not compulsory to buy the same and one can go straight into the temple.
- Check the weather forecast and make sure that your pack accordingly.
- Most of the temples do not allow photographing the idols or photography inside the temple.
- Whatever the reason is for visiting a temple for spiritual religious education or just for travel we hope you keep these tips in mind and follow them.
ENTRY TYPE
There is no entry fee to the kartik swami Temple you can travel here for free and relax in this claim picturesque.
