Here's a list of 8 must-visit temples for your next trip to Uttarakhand:
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Badrinath Temple: Located at 3,133 metres in Chamoli, this temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is part of the sacred Char Dham pilgrimage. Its black stone idol and limited open season add to its spiritual significance
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Yamunotri Temple: Situated at 3,293 metres, this temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. Surrounded by the Bandarpunch peaks and natural hot springs, it marks the Yamuna River's origin and requires a 6-km trek from Janki Chatti
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Gangotri Temple: At 3,100 metres, this temple was built by Amar Singh Thapa. It honours Goddess Ganga and her origins near Gaumukh Glacier, forming a key part of Char Dham circuit
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Tungnath Temple: The highest Shiva temple in the world, at 3,680 metres, is part of the Panch Kedar pilgrimage. Accessible via a 3.5-km trek from Chopta, it offers breathtaking Himalayan views
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Jageshwar Temple: This 9th-century temple complex in Almora consists of over 100 Shiva temples, featuring intricate Nagara-style architecture and carvings. Nestled in deodar forests, it is believed to house an ancient Jyotirlinga
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Baijnath Temple: This temple complex near the Gomti River honors Lord Shiva as Vaidyanath (the healer). The carvings reflect Kumaon's rich spiritual and artistic heritage
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Neelkanth Mahadev Temple: Located near Rishikesh at 1,330 metres, this temple marks the legendary site where Lord Shiva drank poison during the Samudra Manthan
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Kedarnath Temple: Situated at 3,583 metres in the Rudraprayag district, Kedarnath is one of the holiest shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and an essential part of the Char Dham pilgrimage