Rudradhari Mahadev Temple — Attraction in Uttarakhand

One can reach Rudradhari Temple by undertaking a simple 2 km trek. There is also a small waterfall alongside the temple. The trek is all along a rivulet. The trek for the temple is around 15 kms from Kausani. At the start of the trek point, the local villagers offers services as guide. There are few tea and snack shops as well. There is nothing at the temple. The trek leads us through the forest and a rivulet which remains non-existent with very little water trickling down apart from monsoon season. Initially a bit of the trek path was cemented at places but later it looks like traversing through the rivulet bed with stones and boulders littered everywhere. But the entire trek route was well defined and we do not think that one needs a guide to find the waterfall and the temple unless you do not want an impact on the local economy. It is mostly an easy trek to do. It takes around half an hour to reach the waterfall and temple. The temple is called Rudradhari Mahadev temple. There is an ancient cave and it is believed to be place where Sage Kaushik worshipped. The waterfall is adjacent to the temple acting a source of...

Remarkable Trek to Rudradhari Mahadev Temple through an intense forest

Rudradhari Waterfall with Mahadev temple Cave has a trek route of 2 KM inside thickly infested forest with hilly path and over the water stream of Rudradhari waterfall which is 10km away from Kausani Town. There is a small but beautiful temple inside the cave which is supposedly 2000 years old. This place is also known as meditation place of Kaushik Muni. I felt extreme peace after reaching the temple and waterfall. There is another place to visit called Pinnath temple. Pinnath temple is situated at the hill top of 2750m height (approx 9000ft) and can be started its 5KM treking from the starting point of Rudradhari Waterfall trek. This sacred HINDU shrine is dedicated to Bhairon and worshiped by the locals. Apart from the temple, scenic beauty of Pinnath Top is also...

Rudradhari Mahadev Temple is an ancient cave temple that is located along the banks of River Kosi in Kausani of Almora, Uttarakhand. To reach the temple, you have to walk approx around 3-4 KM (both ways) by trekking through the jungle.

As per the Mythology, the sage Kaushik performed his penances and lived for a long time. Today there is a temple of Lord Shiva at the entrance of the cave. Next to the cave is a natural waterfall which is so beautiful with ice cold and crystal clear water. The place is in remote area and you will not find a lots of crowd here. Perfect place to sit and enjoy the mother nature and take blessings...