Madmaheshwar Temple

Madmaheshwar Trek Guide 2023

Madhmaheshwar/Madhyamaheshwar is mysteriously enveloped by the snow-clad Himalayas on the right, with the lush green alpine meadows and dense forests on the left serving as its backdrop.

Shepherds’ huts, village houses, the thousand-year-old Madmaheshwar Temple, and panoramic views complete the town. The architecture of the temple is a classic North Indian style. Madmaheshwar trek’s starting point is Unaina.

Madhmaheshwar/Madhyamaheshwar Temple Trek

Madhmaheshwar/Madhyamaheshwar Temple Trek is one of the incredible treks in India that allows you to visit one of the 5 Kedar. Offering you to imbibe the charm of the northern Himalayas, the Madhyamaheshwar Trek is located in the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its rich flora and fauna and especially the Himalayan musk deer.

This adventurous trek takes you through a long distance, high-altitude meadows, waterfalls, groves of alpine trees, and a fascinating sanctuary area. The 5/6-day trek starts from Ukhimath village and requires trekking of around 32 km through dense forests and serene villages along the banks of the river Ganges.

The route passes through Ukimath village, Ransi, and Bantoli and ends at Madhyamaheshwar temple. Apart from this, there is also Buddha Madhyamaheshwar Temple located at a trekking distance of 2 km from Madhyamaheshwar Temple where you can see a small lake and spectacular views of peaks like Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Panchulli, Neelkanth, Kamet, Trishul, etc.

History of Madmaheshwar/Madhyamaheshwar Temple

Madhyamaheshwar is a Lord Shiva temple which is the fourth temple on the Panch Kedar pilgrimage circuit. Other temples in the circuit include Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath, and Kalpeshwar. According to the Indian epic Mahabharata, the Pandavas were looking for Lord Shiva to attain salvation after the bloodshed of the Kurukshetra war.

A distraught Shiva was trying to escape from the Pandavas by assuming the form of a bull or Nandi. However, the strong-willed Pandavas saw Shiva in the hills of Guptakashi and tried to capture him forcibly by their tail and legs. But the bull disappeared and Lord Shiva reappeared in different parts at 5 different places in the Garhwal region.

The hump arose in Kedarnath, the arms in Tungnath, the stomach, and navel in Madmaheshwar, the face emerged in Rudranath and finally the head and hair appeared in Kalpeshwar. The Pandavas then built temples at these five Kedars and attained salvation with the blessings of Lord Shiva.

Places to Visit Near Madmaheshwar Madhyamaheshwar temple Mansoona village,Garhwal

MAA HARIYALI DEVI TEMPLE

Surrounded by Himalayan peaks and dense forests, Maa Hariyali Devi Temple is situated around Madhyamaheshwar in the 58 Peethas of Hindu mythology. Sheetla Mata, Vaishno Devi, and Bala Devi are some other names of the goddess who is worshiped here.

UKHIMATH

Ukhimath is situated at an altitude of 1317 meters above sea level in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand state. Ukhimath is also sometimes spelled as Okhimath. Ukhimath is home to Lord Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar during winter.

The Omkareshwar temple here is worshiped during the winter when the Kedarnath temple is closed. Ukhimath is mainly inhabited by Rawals who are the chief priests (Pandits) of Kedarnath. The snow-capped peaks of the majestic Himalayan range are clearly visible from Ukhimath.

KANCHANI TAL

One of the high-altitude glacier lakes, Kanchani Tal is located at a distance of about 16 km from Madhyamaheshwar and can be reached only by trekking. The lake is about 4200 meters above sea level. The trekking route offers views of the Himalayan flowers and the lake.

Tungnath Temple

Madmaheshwar Trek Difficulty

Madmaheshwar Trek also called Madhyamaheshwar Trek or Buda Madmaheshwar temple Trek is not like any other trek to a mountain top or meadow.

Yes, you will reach the meadow at the end of the trek. But, the specialty of this trek is that the pilgrims go to the top to offer prayers at Madhyamaheshwar Temple, which is one of the five “Panch Kedars”.

The Madmaheshwar trek is classified as an Easy-Moderate grade trek. From the base, you will gain approximately 5,930 feet in altitude till the summit over 3 days.

Things to do While You are Visiting Madhyamaheshwar Temple

Trekking

Madmaheshwar is about 16 km from Ransi village (Ransi to Madmaheshwar trek distance) where the last motorable road ends. From Ransi village you can start your trekking journey by passing through places like Gounder village, Bantoli, Upper Bantoli, Khaddara, and Nanu.

Camping

As there are no hotels, resorts, or other accommodation options in the temple, you can set up a tent/camp and enjoy the natural charm of Madhyamaheshwar. Don’t forget to take some impeccable clicks on your camera early in the morning.

Attend Rituals

Whether your visit is a pilgrimage or an adventure, you can witness or participate in the many rituals performed at the temple. In particular, attending the morning and evening aartis is an experience worth visiting.

Best time to visit Madmaheshwar Temple

Madmaheshwar Temple in Uttarakhand is open only for 6 months a year, usually from May to November. However, you can enjoy trekking whenever you want. See below the weather conditions in different seasons:-

Summers (April to August):- During this time the place experiences pleasant weather and the temperature ranges between 20°C and 30°C. This is the perfect time to visit the temple and other nearby tourist places.

Monsoon (September to November):- There are many breathtaking views to be seen during these months, but heavy rains make the trek a bit risky. However, taking extensive precautions, you can check out some of the tourist spots to explore.

Winters (December to March):- Though the temple remains closed during winter, you can still visit the destination to enjoy the panoramic views of the Himalayan hills. The temperature remains around 4 degree Celsius with the minimum touching sub-zero levels.

Note:- The temple opens from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm. While the morning aarti is performed between 6:00 am and 6:30 am, the evening aarti takes place around 6:00 pm. to 6:30 pm

How to Reach Madhyamaheshwar? 

As the place is situated in hilly terrain, Madhyamaheshwar does not have its own railway station or airport. This place is one of the few travel destinations that are quite challenging to reach. Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport and the nearest railway station is at Haridwar. Also, the main mode of the temple can be reached only by trekking.

BY ROAD

The numbers of buses and taxi services are available from Delhi to Haridwar and Dehradun, from where one can change buses or take a taxi to Ukhimath, then proceed to Unaina from where the trek to Madhyamaheshwar begins.

BY RAIL

Haridwar is the nearest railway junction to Madhyamaheshwar which is situated at a distance of 204 km from Ukhimath. From there, taxi and bus services are available to reach Ukhimath and from there you have to go to Unaina to start the trek to reach the temple.

BY AIR

The nearest airport is Jolly Grant in Dehradun, 222 km from Ukhimath. Taxis can be taken from the airport to Ukhimath, from where tourists have to go to Unaina. Further, from there, travelers undertake a trekking route of over 21 km to reach Madhyamaheshwar Temple.

Madmaheshwar to Tungnath Distance

The total distance between Madmaheshwar Temple and Tungnath Temple is 16 KM and 409 meters. The mile based measurement distance is 10.2 miles.

Frequently Asked Questions About Madmaheshwar Temple Trek