TungNath-Arms of Shiva

Tungnath is situated 13072 ft by the sea level. This temple is the highest Shiva temple of Uttaranchal. This pilgrim place is attractive tourist place. Although this place is on high altitude but it is early and easily accessible, any one can reach here; age and health is not a big hurdle. There is a legend behind this temple is that after Mahabharata battle Pandavas were searching Lord Shiva to get rid of the sin of killing their brothers but lord Shiva didn’t want to meet them. Once Pandavas reach Kedarnath in search of Lord Shiva by seeing them lord Shiva Incarnated himself as bull, but Bhima recognized him and tried to catch him but Shiva refuge himself underground and later his body parts appeared in different places. Head to Pashupatinath, hump to Kedarnath, Arms to Tungnath, face to Rudranath and hair lock to Kalpnath. ungnath trek route is approximately 4km start from
Chopta (Gopeshwar-Ukhimath road).This trek route is occupied with dense forest. Tungnath is 50 feet high Ancient temple.There is Shiva's ling which is 1 feet tall and slightly bent to the North known as arm of Shiva. Along with Lingam there is idol of Veda Vyas, Adishankracharya and Kal bhairav.when we straight climb about one and half km far from the temple there is hill top called Chandrashila this is known as meditation place of Chandra (moon).Beside to Tungnath there is a mount which is smaller than this is called Ravan Shilla, it is believed that Ravana devouted here. Tourist while climbing pile up the small stone in shape of small temple to regard their ancestors. From here one can see Wide range of the Himalayas.Chaukhamba(25000 foot)look near and touchable.There is proper facility for accomodation in chopta and Tungnath.G.M. V. N. has made some small lodges which looks realy beautiful.tourist who visit here go with sweet memories.