Religious Sites

Kartik Swami Temple is one of those places most travellers drive past without knowing it exists. Sitting at 3,050 metres on Kronch Parvat in Rudraprayag, it is the only major Kartikeya temple in North India. The 3km trek starts at Kanakchauri, climbs 380 stone steps, and ends at a ridge with open Himalayan sky on all sides. This guide covers the history, trek, temperature, how to reach, and everything needed to plan the trip well.