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Kartikswami - Temple Above Clouds
In the wonderlands of the Garhwal Himalayas, lies the Kartik Swami temple that remains hidden by the cottony clouds that carelessly drifts above the temple. This holy temple is dedicated to Kartikeya, the elder son of Lord Shiva and is adorned at the end of a narrow ridge, enclosed by a deep valley.

One can soak in the mystical beauty of the snowy peaks and the lower Himalayas that can be seen from here. If you move inside, you’ll be stunned by the beautifully carved idol of Kartik Swami...
About Kartik Swami Trek
The Kartik Swami trek- A swift accent to the divine temple that disappears in the clouds
Spreading its empyrean aura to the entire Garhwal region, the Kartik Swami temple is known for its sacredness and for its invigorating trek that takes you through the ethereal natural beauty of the hills. The travelers have to pave their way through the dense forests to the ridge from where one can have a stunning view of the sunrise and sunset.

The Kartik Swami trek offers splendid views of the snowy peaks starting from the Banderpunch in the west, Kedarnath Dome, Chaukhambha Peak. Neelkanth Parvat, Dronagiri, Nanda Ghunti, Trishul, the Nanda Devi group of peaks and Meru & Sumeru Parvat.


One can hear and the sweet-sounding tunes of the playful birds that have found their safe haven here. During March and April, you will the trails besieged by the rosy rhododendrons, during Aug and September the region exhibits luscious greenery and during November-January you will see the unobstructed views of the snow-covered Himalayan ranges.




Activities in Kartik Swami
Trekking: Kartikswami can be reached by an easy 3 km trek to the top. Apart from that, there are numerous trails in the vicinity of Kartikswami which one could explore with friends. There is a less explored trek to Chopta as well from Kartikswami.

Bird Watching: Kartikswami is a birdwatcher’s paradise as there are more than 150 species of birds including the golden eagle, the steppe eagle and the black eagle, the bearded vulture, the Himalayan snowcock and the Himalayan monal pheasant to name a few.

Camping: Kartikswami offers excellent conditions for camping with friends and family to spend some quality time in the lap of nature. Breathtaking views of magnificent Himalayan peaks like Chaukhamba Peak, Dronagiri and Neelkanth can be seen from the vantage of Kartikswami.

Village Tourism: Kanakchauri Village which is the base camp of Kartikswami Trek offers a visit


Mythology about Kartik Swami.......
.....The legend states that once Lord Shiva told their sons Lord Kartik and Lord Ganesha that one of them will get the privilege to worship first whoever comes first after taking a complete round of the universe. Kartik started his journey but lord Ganesha shows his intelligence and circles around Lord Shiva by saying that the whole universe is in him.

Lord Shiva impressed by his intelligence gave the privilege to be worshipped first to Ganesha. Lord Kartik got angry with this and gave his flesh to mother Parvati and bones to his father Lord Shiva. In this temple, the bones of Lord Kartikeya are shown in the idol.


Kartik Swami overview
Best time to visit Kartik Swami
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov, Dec
Starts from Kanakchauri Village
Trek Distance 3 kms
Trek grade Easy
Trek duration Same Day days
Altitude range 3050
Located in Rudraprayag, Garhwal
Recommended stay 1 days
Railway Station Haridwar Railway Station, 205 kms
Nearest Airport Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, 222 kms
Famous for Temple, Trekking, Sunset, Sunrise, Natural Beauty, Bird Watching, Himalayan Views


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