According to mythology, before getting hitched at the tiny Triyuginarayan town at the confluence of the Mandakini and Sone-Ganga rivers, Shiva proposed to Parvati at Guptkashi.Guptkashi is situated in the Mandakini river valley, which boasts lush, green forests, in the Northern Himalayan zone.Guptkashi is situated 47 km before Kedarnath, the most sacred temple of Lord Shiva.
How To Reach
GUPTKASHI
Guptkashi is large town located in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. This town is known for its ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, which is similar to one which is in Kashi. Guptkashi is well connected to motorable roads to major destination of Garwal region.
If you are traveling by road from Delhi, the distance from Delhi to Guptkashi is approximately 408 km. Buses and taxis are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Rishikesh for your initial journey. From Rishikesh, you can take local buses, taxis or sharing cabs to reach Guptkashi.
If you prefer to travel by air, nearest airport to Guptkashi is Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun which is approximately 190 km. From airport, you can hire taxi to Guptkashi.
If you prefer to travel by train, Rishikesh railway station is the nearest station to Guptkashi which is approximately 168 km. From station, taxis and sharing cabs are available to Guptkashi.