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Kalpeshwar Travel Guide

KalpeshwarA favourite spot for sages who come here to meditate, following the precedent of Arghya who performed austerities and created the celebrated nymph, Urvashi, here, and the irascible Durvasa who meditated under the wish fullfillin tree, Kalpavriksha.

Pilgrims pray at the small rock temple at a height of 23,134 mts. before the matted tresses of Shiva enshrined in rock in the sanctum sanctorum.

The sanctum is preceded by a natural cave passage. Surrounded by thick lforests and terraced fields in the Urgam valley, the temple is reached follwing a 10 kms long trek.

HOW TO GET THERE:

Air :

Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun 272 kms.

Rail :

The nearest railhead, Rishikesh, is 255 kms.

Road :

Kalpeshwar can be reashed up to Helang, 243 kms. on the Rishikesh - Badrinath road. Buses and taxis are availble. From Helang, the 12 kms. trek is off the main road.


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