Tungnath Trek - Part 2

On our last leg Tungnath Temple was visible from more than a kilometer away. This last leg is straight. It took us about three hours in total to reach the complex. Holy chants and bells were ringing around the temple. Tungnath is the highest Shiva temple in the world and it attracts its due lot of worshippers.

Last leg of Tungnath trek, temple is visible now

Tungnath Temple is ancient from the look of it. We did a clockwise round of the temple complex before entering the sanctum sanctorum. It was peaceful here. Afterwards, we settled at a bench and enjoyed the ambience. Chandrashila was supposed to be our next stop.

Main temple of Tungnath

We argued whether we should attempt another 1000ft to Chandrashila peak but decided otherwise. We were exhausted and then there was the matter of oxygen. We agreed to descend gradually. One of the trekkers at Deoriatal had suggested us to a small food joint run by a local.

Main temple complex, Tungnath

The food was made from locally grown vegetables and we found it very delicious. Resting here for about half an hour we started for our downward journey. We took the shortcuts this time and were at Chopta before 3. We started right away for Rishikesh.

Return leg through shortcuts

On the way our driver suggested we go to Dehradun which was another hour drive from Rishikesh. We found a brand new hotel near Dehradun airport. One of us had to take a flight the next morning. Rest two including me were heading towards Mussoorie for couple of days.