Quick Answer
Tungnath is one of the five Panch Kedar temples of Garhwal, Uttarakhand, where tradition places the arms of Shiva’s bull form. Altitude ~3,680 m; access: ~3.5 km from Chopta.
The arms of the divine bull
Tungnath, where tradition places the arms (bahu) of Shiva’s bull form, is the highest Shiva temple in the world. The short, steep trek from the meadows of Chopta makes it the most accessible of the Panch Kedar after Kalpeshwar, and the Chandrashila summit above it offers one of Garhwal’s finest Himalayan panoramas.
Tradition
Like all Panch Kedar temples, Tungnath 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.