Quick Answer
Kalpeshwar is one of the five Panch Kedar temples of Garhwal, Uttarakhand, where tradition places the hair (jata) of Shiva’s bull form. Altitude ~2,200 m; access: short walk from roadhead.
The hair (jata) of the divine bull
Kalpeshwar, where Shiva’s matted locks (jata) are worshipped in a small cave temple, is the lowest of the Panch Kedar and the only one open through the year. Set in the beautiful Kalapani valley of Chamoli district, it offers the Panch Kedar experience to those who cannot undertake the high treks.
Tradition
Like all Panch Kedar temples, Kalpeshwar is bound to the story of the Pandavas’ search for Shiva after the Kurukshetra war — read the full narrative on the Kedarnath & Mahabharata page and the overview on the Panch Kedar page.
Visiting
Verify current route and weather conditions before travel, and carry proper mountain gear. Winter access varies by temple; check locally.