In & Around
Mystic Kailasha
The Gateway to treasures
At 159 kms from Rishikesh, Mystic Kailasha is strategically located a few corners before the bifurcation of Kedarnath & Badrinath highways at Kund. As most tourist whether in private cars or Buses typically reach Guptkashi late afternoon & evening, the journey beyond Kund can be a nightmare during Peak hours. While styaing at Mystic Kailasha one can avoid peak hour congestion.
For guests visiting Kedarnath Triyuginarayan, Guptkashi or Tungnath, Chopta, Deoriatal, Madmaheshwar & Badrinath and are looking for the perfect balance of comfort & convenience, Mystic Kailasha offers the perfect option.
KEDARNATH
The first of the Panch Kedar pilgrimage sites is also the highest among the 12 Jyotirlingas and has over 1 million visitors in the 6 months window period it is open for. It can be reached by combination of travel modes such as Air, Rail & Road from across the country and internationally.
From Mystic Kailasha most of the Kedarnath Heli service providers are conveniently located within 15-25 kms range. Thus making it very convenient for our guests to leave for Kedarnath after a sumptuous breakfast and ideally return by noon or worst case by early evening. Next day without having to rush after breakfast one can continue their onwards journey back or ahead, commonly to Tungnath & Bardinath.
Alternatively guests can also take the 16 km walking path starting from Gaurikund via Sonprayag.
Chopta, Tungnath, Chandrashila
At 3680 meters Tungnath it is the highest of the Panch Kedars and also the highest known Shiv Temple. Enroute from Kedarnath to Badrinath, via Kund the temple is a short 2.5 km one way trek from Chopta Market.
Chopta (35 km from Mystic Kailasha), also commonly called Mini Switzerla, of India is a very popular tourist destination during both Summer & Winters. The gentle sloped meadows which are covered with lush green grass in Summer, transforms in winter to a blanket of snow and offers some of the most stunning views of the Himalayan Range. Chopta Valley offers numerous summer & winter trekking options for beginner & intermediate level trekkers. While numerous budget stay options are available in Chopta, one needs to keep in mind that being in the middle of the Protected Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary none of the Camps or Cottages have electricity connection and during the harsh winters when temp dips to as low as -15 Deg C, there is a scarcity of flowing water making living conditions extreme.
Saari & Deoriatal
Deoriatal is an emerald lake perched at a height of 2438 mts above sea level. During the early morning on a clear day, Deoriatal Tal blesses the tourists with miraculous reflections of Chaukhamba peaks on its crystal clear water. Deoriatal is an easy trek for beginners. However if one wishes he can plan to extend it to overnight and return next day but including Bisuri Tal, Chopta via Rohini Bugyal and even to Tungnath & Chandrashila.
Typically after spending the entire day at Chopta n Tungnath or Saari n Deoriatal and more importantly before the temperatures force one to stay indoors under layers of blankets, guests still have the time to make it back to Mystic Kailasha via a quick stopover for the evening Aarti(Prayer) at the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath which is the winter home of both Lord Kedarnath & Lord Madhmaheswar.
Triyuginarayan
Triyuginarayan is believed to be the places where the Celestial wedding of Lord Shiva & Parvati took place. Many visitors driving upto Sonprayag often club the two together. The centre of attraction of this place is the Trijuginarayan temple dedicated to the preserver, Lord Vishnu.
For those seeking a sacred Hindu wedding at the Triyuginarayan, we would be more than happy to assist you in finalizing the itinerary & execution of the same. A daytime wedding followed by Prasad (Blessed Food) at Triyuginarayan can be planned before getting back to the comforts of Mystic Kailasha for post wedding celebrations.
KALIMATH
The temple of Goddess Kali along side the River Saraswati, is visited by devotees year round. While the upper part of Kali is worshipped in Dhari Devi, enroute from Rishikesh to Mystic Kailasha. The remaining part is in Kalimath. Kalimath is where Kali killed the demon Raktavija and went under the earth.
No idol is worshipped in the temple. Instead the Sri Yantra is the object of devotion. The Shakti Peeth is a short detour from the Kedarnath to Mystic Kailasha route.
Ukhimath & Makkumath.
Kashi-vishwanath Temple in Guptkashi, bears a striking resemblance to the temple in Varanasi. It is believed that Lord Shiva proposed to Paravati at this place before the wedding took place at Triyyuginarayan. A short drive of 15 kms from Mystic Kailasha, one can club this together with a visit to Triyuginarayan, Kedarnath or the Kalimath temple.
Kashi-vishwanath Temple
Kashi-vishwanath Temple in Guptkashi, bears a striking resemblance to the temple in Varanasi. It is believed that Lord Shiva proposed to Paravati at this place before the wedding took place at Triyyuginarayan. A short drive of 15 kms from Mystic Kailasha, one can club this together with a visit to Triyuginarayan, Kedarnath or the Kalimath temple.
Kartik Swami
10000 feet asl & around 38 from Mystic Kailasha, in the wonderlands of the Garhwal Himalayas, lies the Kartik Swami temple that remains hidden by the cottony clouds that carelessly drift 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.
Trekking
Madhaheswar Temple
Madhyamaheshwar is a Lord Shiva temple at 3497 mts altitude & part of famous Panch Kedar. The middle (madhya) or belly part or navel (nabhi) of the bull, considered a divine form of Shiva, is worshipped at this temple, which is a moderate trek which is 21 kms from Uniana the base village for the Trek. Trekking Route: Uniyana – Ransi Village (3 kms) – Gaundhar (6 km) – Bantoli (1 km) – Khatara – Nanu – Madhyamaheswar. One can continue further on the Kalpeshwar trail and stop by at Nandi Kund which is around 4,800 meters above sea level along the trail. The Nandi Kund is the source of Madhyamaheshwar Ganga River.
Kalpeshwar & Rudranath Trek
This multinight 60 km long moderately difficult trail covers two of the Panch Kedars and guarantees you will take home a world of memories of lush green meadows, valleys n ridges, beds of wild flowers & dense forests and the mesmerizing views of the magnificent peaks of Nanda Devi, Trishul and Nanda Ghunti
Chirbatia
Driving to Mystic Kailasha from Gangotri or Tehri side – you don’t want to miss this small hamlet in the Ghansali – Mayali section. The beautiful village is set at an elevation of 2134 mts and offers mesmerizing views of the surrounding Himalayas. There is a easy overnight trek from Chirbatia via Rai & Patangniya Meadows to Aam Kothi.
Panwali Kantha Trek
Panwali Kantha offers a magnificent 360-degree view of the Himalayan range, sunrise & sunset view from here feel us like the heaven on the earth. Panwali Kantha is and high altitude meadow situated in Uttarakhand at an altitude of 10820 ft. above sea level between dense forest can be accessible from Chamoli, Uttarkashi & Tehri district. The 3 day trek starts from Sonprayag. First day trek to Maggu Chatti via Triyuginarayan is 12.5 km & second night trek to main point of interest Panwali Kantha is 14 km & the third day can proceed further to Ghuttu and have vehicle pick you up there. At one time this was part of the Walking route connecting
