Madhyamaheshwar - Part of Panch Kedar - CHAR DHAM DESTINATIONS

Madhmaheshwar or Madhyamaheshwar, this lord Shiva devoted temple is also a part of Panch kedar. And it is nestled at an altitude of 3497 mts above sea level in Goundar village of the Uttarakhand state. Madhmaheshwar is the fourth temple to be visited in Panch Kedar Circuit. The other temples in Panch kedar circuit are Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath and Kalpeshwar. Kalpeshwar temple is to be visited after Madhmaheshwar. This lord Shiva’s temple is believed to be built by Pandavas, the heroes of epic Mahabharata. With the beauty of sky-crapping trees and peaks and the unspoiled beauty, Madhmaheshwar offers some of the best scenic and charming views of Garhwal valley. This picturesque place is enveloped by tall trees, Snow-capped Himalayan mountain ranges, lush green alpine meadows and dense forest these all enhance the charm and glory of Madhmaheshwar. This pilgrimage site can only be accessed on foot. This scenic and religious tour destination also offers an adventurous and tough trekking trial to trek and visit the sacred shrine of Shiva.

Mythology of Madhmaheshwar

According to Hindu mythology, the heroes of Mahabharata, Pandavas want to meet lord Shiva to atone their sins but lord Shiva was so annoyed with them and didn’t want to meet them, then he formed in a bull and gets hid himself in Guptkashi. But Pandavas find him and tried to hold him forcefully, but the bull jumped and disappeared and reappeared on 5 different places, which places are called Panch kedar. Madhmaheshwar is the fourth one among Panch kedar. Here, lord Shiva’s navel appeared and that’s why this temple is called “Madhyamaheshwar”.

Madhmaheshwar temple: This lord Shiva’s shrine is best place to visit for blessing and peace seekers. Several devotees of lord Shiva and nature lovers visit Madhmaheshwar every year.

Ma Hariyali Devi temple: this sacred and salubrious temple is centermost attraction for tourists. Sitala mata, Vaishno devi, Babla devi and many other goddesses are worshiped here. Ma hariyali devi temple is one of 58 Peethas of Hindu Mythology.

Kanchani tal: This ice glacier lake is one of the high-altitude lakes of India. This lake is elevated at 4200 mts above sea level. It is around 16 km away to Madhmaheshwar.

Kedarnath temple: Kedarnath is also a part of Panch kedar, it is situated around 19 km away to Madhmaheshwar. It is the most visited Shiva temple of Uttarakhand.

There are many places around Madhmaheshwar to visit like Ukhimath, Sonprayag, Guptkashi, koteshwar mahadev temple and many more.

Trekking: Madhmaheshwar offers a tough and joyous trekking site to reach Madhmaheshwar temple. It is said that this trekking site is one of the toughest trek routes of Uttarakhand.

Nature walk: The surroundings of madhmaheshwar is so pure and scenic. This place is encircled by the snow-capped peaks. Don’t miss the opportunity to do a walk in this valley and watch the nature’s real beauty.

By Road: Ukhimath is connected with most of the cities of north, from there visitors have to reach Unaina, wherefrom the trek to Madhmaheshwar begins.

By Rail: There are not any railway station in Madhmaheshwar or Ukhimath. The closest railway station to Madhmaheshwar is Haridwar railway station at a distance of 204 km away, buses and cabs are easily for Ukhimath.

By Air: The nearest airport to Madhmaheshwar is Jolly grant airport of Dehradun at a distance of 222 km away from Ukhimath. One can take Public transports or private rental cabs to reach Ukhimath.

Summer: The summer starts here in May and lasts till August during these months the season of madhmaheshwar region stays warm and delightful with the temperature range of 20 to 300C. Days remain little bit warm but nights can be cold.

Monsoon: In monsoon months the region of Madhmaheshwar witness some moderate and occasional rainfalls but monsoon season is not ideal time to visit this region., because of the rainfall trekking route became slippery and tough to trek.

Winter: During winter the Madhmaheshwar temple get closed but several tourists visit this place to watch and enjoy the scenic and charming views of this place. In winter season the region of Madhmaheshwar became so chilly with the temperature range of 0 to 150C. Carry heavy woolen clothes during winters.