Ukhimath, in Garhwal Himalayas, has none of the bazaar glitz associated with a place of pilgrimage importance. 182 km from Rishikesh, it is the winter seat of Kedarnath and a quiet getaway facilitating communication with nature and Creator.
Quiet, except for the Sanskrit chants of cherubic Gurukul students and Acharyas at the Omkareshwar Shiva temple, and the sound of River Mandakini tumbling a 100 metres or so below. Mandakini's source is near Kedarnath.
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Ukhimath, in Garhwal Himalayas, has none of the bazaar glitz associated with a place of pilgrimage importance. 182 km from Rishikesh, it is the winter seat of Kedarnath and a quiet getaway facilitating communication with nature and Creator.
Quiet, except for the Sanskrit chants of cherubic Gurukul students and Acharyas at the Omkareshwar Shiva temple, and the sound of River Mandakini tumbling a 100 metres or so below. Mandakini's source is near Kedarnath.