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About Makkumath, Uttarakhand – Winter Seat of Lord Shiva

Located in Uttarakhand Makkumath is a delightful village perched at an elevation of 2100 meters in the Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand. A heaven for bird lovers, Makkumath is home to rare Himalayan bird species and an amazing place for those who look for a peaceful place away from the hustle-bustle of the city. Markandaya temple in Makkumath is the place where Lord Shiva‘s idol is brought to this temple from Tungnath temple (World’s Highest Shiva temple) because when it snows heavily in Tungnath it becomes difficult for pilgrims to pay a visit to the temple.

The attractive place of humans and great animal species is surrounded by breathtaking views of green mountains which makes it the perfect place for photographers and nature lovers.

This place offers more to its visitors, around Makkumath there are 5 trek destinations which include Tungnath trek, Chandrashila trek, Deorital trek, Atari fall trek, Ansuyamata trek. Visitors can go here and explore more about Makkumath and its beauty.

Main highlights of Makkumath:

Longitude & Latitude: 4823° N, 79.1337° E
Weather: The temperature here ranges between 10C to 24C during summer and -2 to 10 degrees C during winter.
Sea level: 2100 meters
Main fruits: Kiwi
Near visited places: Ukhimath, Tungnath, Chandrashila trek, Deoria Tal, Chopta
How to reach: By bus, car, train, air.

Makkumath, Uttarakhand is Famous For:

Makku Math temple in Makkumath is the place where Lord Shiva‘s idol is brought to this temple from Tungnath temple (World’s Highest Shiva temple) because when it snows heavily in Tungnath it becomes difficult for pilgrims to pay a visit to the temple.

Both the places have equal importance of worship, whether you visit Tungnath ji or Makkumath temple.

Makkumath is also becoming a hotspot for bird watching many types of birds are seen in this village because of this reason this village has become a go-to place for all photographers and nature lovers who love to capture through the lens.

How to reach Makkumath, Uttarakhand:

One can reach Makkumath village via Rishikesh or via Dehradun; both are major cities of Uttarakhand. And one can easily reach Makkumath from Rishikesh by road; distance from Makkumath to Rishikesh is 183.8 km. Rishikesh and Dehradun both are connected by railways from Delhi and other major cities.

By Air:

Jolly Grant Airport is located in Dehradun district and the nearest airport to Makkumath which is around 221 km away by road.

By Car:

The road is well connected to Makkumath one can easily travel by car or by taxi. Makkumath is around 221 km away from Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand.

By Bus:

One can travel to Makkumath by Government Buses from different districts of Uttarakhand. All buses are available at very convenient timings.

Places to visit in Makkumath and nearby Makkumath, Uttarakhand:

There are n number of places to visit and so many other things to do in Makkumath. Some of the best places which are included in the list include

Chopta

Chopta is a small hamlet surrounded by dense green forest and a prodigious mountain range. Chopta is coveted with deodars, rhododendrons, and pine trees, which procreate Chopta rich in flora and fauna. It is the base camp for Tungnath and Chandrashila trek.

Tungnath Temple

Tungnath Temple is one of the highest Lord Shiva temples in the world. Tungnath Mahadev temple is the highest in Five Kedar temples come across in the mountains range of Rudraprayag district Uttarakhand. Tungnath Temple is the third (Tritiya Kedar) in the order of the Panch Kedars and the highest holy place of Hindus devoted to Lord Shiva and is located just underneath Chandrashila’s peak.

Chandrashila Trek

Chandrashila is usually known as ‘Moon’s rock’ is the summit of Tungnath. It is seated on Chandranath parvat on which Tungnath temple is situated. It comes under Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary and is a treat for trekking as well as wildlife lovers.

Ukhimath

Ukhimath is a small town situated at an elevation of 1311 meters and at a distance of 41 km from Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand. During the winters, the idols from Kedarnath Temple, and Madhyamaheshwar are brought to Ukhimath and worshipped here for half of every year.

Deoria Tal

Deoria Tal alternatively known as ‘Devariya Tal’ is a lake on the Ukhimath-Chopta road, Uttarakhand. Deoria Tal is a majestic beauty to look at as it is amidst the extravagant landscapes and mountains blanketed with snow.

Stays/Hotels in Makkumath:

Makkumath offers different hospitality services to its visitors and the best part is that Makkumath provides different types of hotels, Resorts, Homestays for every kind of visitor. Once you reach Makkumath you will get n number of options to stay and make your visit comfortable in nearby villages like Ukhimath, Chopta you can get many options to make your stay comfortable.

Best 5 Places in Makkumath and nearby places:

1) Snow Pod

2) Village Retreat Resort

3) Magpie Eco Retreat

4) The Meadows Chopta

5) Shivalik Guest House

Things to do in Makkumath:

Makkumath offers so much to its visitors and is a magnificent place stuffed into a package. Makkumath provides the best of all sightseeing and one of the best trek experiences in Uttarakhand. The camp stays which are available for visitors here are comfortable and satisfying. The best activities which can be done in Makkumath are:

Trekking:

Makkumath offers you various small hilly areas where you can plan a trekking experience to enjoy the beauty of the village.

Hiking:

Hiking is termed as an activity which is now a kind which has to be done by any chance when in Uttarakhand. While hiking you can take a tour of nearby villages and get to know more about Incredible India!

Photography:

One cannot miss traveling to various places and capture everything through Lens. View of Mountains, various variety of birds is worth your time and energy.