Ukhimath

This is the winter seat of Lord Kedarnath and worship is done here during the winters when the temples of Kedarnath remain closed. The temples of Usha and Aniruddha, Lord Shiva and Parvati are worth visiting. Ukimath is at a distance of 41 kms. from Rudraprayag and 13 kms. from Guptkashi. It is situated at an elevation of 1311 mts. Utsav deities from Kedarnath and other Panch Kedar shrines arrive here in palanquins before winter sets in. They are accompanied by mantra chanting Acharyas and a retinue of simple hill folk with unquestioned reverence. According to folklore, Ukhimath derives its name after Usha, the daughter of Banasur, who had lived here once. The place is dotted with several other temples as well; there are shrines dedicated to Usha, Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Aniruddha and Mandhata. IT IS ALSO KNOWN AS USHAMATH . THE Marriage PLACE OF USHA AND ANIRUDH HOW TO REACH : Rudraprayag is around 50 km south. Nearest airport is at Dehradun. Closest railway station is at Rishikesh (185 km). Ukhimath can be reached by road from Guptkashi, Chopta and Rudraprayag. Deoria Tal is another spot worth visiting in the vicinity. One of the most beautiful lakes in Uttaranchal is Devaria Tal. Tucked on the Kumaoun Himalayas, the Devaria Tal seems to be etched with the snow capped peaks on its background. On the crystal blue waters of Devaria Tal, the peaks of Chaukhamba gets reflected and it is a beautiful sight. The trek to Devaria Tal is a long and strenuous journey and many tourists who are looking for a bit of adventure on this vacation must plan a trip to Devaria Tal in Uttaranchal. On your journey you will come across, meandering rivers, valley of flowers and tough roads. Far away from the fast paced city life, a trek to Devaria Tal will surely be an enriching experience. Devaria is an important religious destination for the Hindus. Every year a number of devotees travel to Devaria Tal in Uttaranchal. Spread over a diameter of 700meters, the beautiful Devaria Tal is worth the arduous journey through the rugged and steep roads. Surrounded by lush acres of greenery and dense woodlands, this is also a place where you can get to see different kinds of birds. For all you adventure tourists out there, one can also take up the 8 km long and steep trek from Ukhimath to Devaria Tal. However there is also a motorable road to travel to Devaria Tal in case you do not wish to take the trekking route. How to Reach Devaria Tal: Devaria Tal is located near Ukhimath in Uttaranchal. It is also located at a distance of 64km from Kedarnath at a height of 2,430m. Nearest Airport :- Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun Nearest Railhead :- Rishikesh Railway station Indian Holiday.com gives you online information on Devaria Tal in Uttaranchal or other places in India. We offer travel packages to many popular and special tourist destinations in India. Take advantage of the best rates for tour packages to these travel destinations.