22 temples to explore
The source of the sacred Ganga is marked by a revered temple. Read the full guide to Gangotri Temple.
Char Dham temple at 3,100m where Shiva received the river Ganga - source of the Bhagirathi.
Haridwar's most sacred ghat with the iconic evening Ganga Aarti - a Kumbh Mela site.
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas at 3,583m in the Himalayas, Kedarnath Temple is a sacred Shiva shrine accessible only during April-November, reached via a 17 km trek from Gaurikund.
The world's highest Shiva temple at 3,680m - second of the Panch Kedar with Chandrashila summit.
The westernmost Char Dham at 3,293m - pilgrims cook prasad in natural hot springs.
One of the Char Dham and 108 Divya Desams, Badrinath Temple in Uttarakhand is among the holiest Vishnu temples in India, set at 3,133m on the Alaknanda River.
13th-century Katyuri dynasty Shiva temple where Ravana gained his boon of invincibility.
Hilltop Durga temple installed by Adi Shankaracharya - reachable by cable car from Haridwar.
Kumaon's God of Justice temple - thousands of bells and written petitions seeking divine justice.
Where Alaknanda and Bhagirathi merge to form the Ganga - most sacred of the Panch Prayag.
Guardian deity of Uttarakhand - the idol changes appearance from girl to woman to old lady daily.
Cluster of 124 ancient stone temples in a deodar forest - claimed Jyotirlinga near Almora.
