Madmaheshwar Temple Trek Guide: All You Need to Know

Popularly known as Devbhoomi, Uttarakhand truly justifies being the ‘Land of Gods’ while featuring some of the most sacred Hindu Temples sitting at high altitudes. One such pilgrim site is Madmaheshwar Temple which is part of the famous Panch Kedar. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple lies in the Goundar village of Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand. With a maximum elevation of about 11,450 ft., this sacred spot entices pro trekkers as well as first-timers. This moderate trek starts from Ukhimath village while passing through Ransi, and Bantoli. In this comprehensive Madmaheshwar Temple Trek Guide, check out all the deets to embark on a phenomenal trekking experience.

Madhyamaheshwar is a Lord Shiva temple that is the fourth temple on the Panch Kedar pilgrimage circuit. The other temples in the circuit include Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath, and Kalpeshwar.

As per the Indian epic Mahabharata, Pandavas were seeking Lord Shiva to achieve salvation after the bloodshed of the Kurukshetra war. The vexed Shiva was trying to evade the Pandavas while taking the form of a bull or Nandi. However, the strong-willed Pandavas sighted Shiva in the hills of Guptakashi and tried to forcibly hold him through his tail and legs. But the bull vanished and Lord Shiva reappeared in different parts at 5 separate places in Garhwal Region. The hump was raised in Kedarnath, arms appeared in Tungnath, stomach and navel came up at Madmaheshwar, a face emerged at Rudranath, and lastly, head and hair appeared in Kalpeshwar. Pandavas then built temples at these five Kedars and attained salvation with the blessings of Lord Shiva.

Madmaheshwar Temple trek is among the incredible treks in India allowing you to visit one of the 5 Kedars.

Offering you to imbibe the charm of the Northern Himalayas, the Madmaheshwar trek lies in the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary which is best known for its rich flora and fauna and especially the Himalayan Musk Deer. This adventurous trek takes you to a long-range, high altitude meadow, waterfalls, Alpine trees rivulets, and the alluring sanctuary area. The 5/6-day trek starts from Ukhimath Village and requires trekking of around 32 km through thick forests, and serene villages along the banks of the river Ganga. The route passes through UkimathVillage, Ransi, Bantoli, and ends at the Madhyamaheshwar Temple.

Besides this, there’s also Budha Madhyamaheshwar Temple lying at a 2 km trekking distance from Madmaheshwar Temple where you can witness a small lake and spectacular views of the peaks like Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Panchulli, Neelkanth, Kamet, Trishul, etc.

Quick Details on Madmaheshwar Temple Trek

Region: Garhwal Duration: 5-6 days Difficulty level: Moderate Max elevation: 11,450 ft Best time: April to June and August to September Madmaheshwar Trek distance: 32 km approximately Base camp: Ukhimath Village Trek price: ₹7,000 approximately Trek route: Rishikesh – Ukhimath – Ransi Village – Madhyamaheshwar Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun Nearest railway station: Haridwar Railway Station