Vishwanath Temple in Guptkashi, Uttarakhand

Vishwanath Temple is a famous temple located in Guptkashi in Rudraprayag district. This holy temple is about 2 km away from Guptkashi. Vishwanath temple is situated at an altitude of about 1340 meters above sea level. This temple is situated on the banks of Mandakini river on the route of Kedarnath. This holy temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva or Lord Vishwanath. This temple is a beautiful stone temple built of many Hindu architectures. The architectural style of this temple is similar to other temples in Uttarakhand, wood frames and slopes are located on top of the tower in the typical architectural style of the roof area. The temple has two entrances and the outer facade is depicted with lotus. This temple has a huge religious significance. Vishwanath Temple is an important religious temple. During the journey, pilgrims come to darshan this holy temple.

How To Reach Vishwanath Temple

By Air

The nearest airport to Guptkashi is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, which is about 199 km away from Guptkashi.

By Rail

The nearest railway station of Guptkashi is Rishikesh, which is about 182 km away from Guptkashi.

By Road

Vishwanath Temple is located at a distance of about 2 km from the Guptkashi.

Best Time To Visit

The best weather to visit Vishwanath Temple is the beginning of winter and summer. The months favourable to visit the Vishwanath temple are from October to May. Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable. During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to snowfall on the surrounding hills in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of heavy rains threatening landslides.