Introduction
According to Hindu mythology, they are the foundation of the universe. Among these three, Lord Shiva is called the God of Destruction. It is said that when the third eye of Lord Shiva opens, the world will end in destruction. There are many temples and festivals that are made for him. These temples are visited by thousands of people from all around the world. One of these temples is the Kedarnath Temple, which sits in Uttarakhand, India. The temple is positioned in the Garhwal Himalayas. The temple is right next to the Mandakini River. There is a trek called the Kedarnath Yatra that is made for the Kedarnath Temple. The Kedarnath Trek is considered to be more than 18 km in distance, and it begins its journey from Gaurikund. Information about the Kedarnath Temple is always uploaded and updated on the official website of the temple. The Kedarnath Temple can only be visited by pilgrims who register themselves on the official website. After registering on the website, the authorised pass will be allotted. There are strict rules governing the temple and pilgrims.
People who want to book the helicopter service also require an authorised pass. The temple stays open to the public for six months. And then it's closed for six months during the winter. The winters in Uttarakhand are problematic and cause roadblocks. The entire place gets submerged in snow. The locals of the place are not allowed to get close to the Kedarnath Temple. The deity at the Kedarnath Temple is taken to another temple called Omkareshwar. This temple sits in a place called Ukhimath. The rituals and pooja for Lord Shiva are continued at the Omkareshwar temple the This temple is one of the most visited places in Uttarakhand. There is another place in Uttarakhand called Shankaracharya Samadhi. It is said that the temple was secondarily made by the sage Adi Shankaracharya. The place is located where the sage attained his path to liberation. This incident happened when he was 32 years old. He is famous in Hindu mythology as a prodigy and as the one who rebuilt the Kedarnath Temple. It is said that the temple was primarily built by the Pandavas, which is an elaborate description of them in the epic Mahabharata. But there is no information about the Kedarnath Temple. The Skanda Purana is considered a primarily holy scripture that has some information about the temple. The Kedarnath Temple is one of the Chota Char Dham Temples. The Badrinath temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is also one of the temples in the Char Dham circuit. The Kedarnath Temple and the Badrinath Temple collectively form the Do Dham circuit. The Badrinath Temple is connected to the Kedarnath Temple by a story. The Lord Vishnu once went through a deep penance at the Badrikashram. This penance was done to please Lord Shiva. And the end was in Lord Vishnu’s favour, and he was granted a wish. He asked Lord Shiva to stay at the Kedarnath Temple for the entirety of eternity. There is a third destination called the Bhairavnath temple, which is dedicated to Lord Bhairav. He is considered to be one of the finest magicians in Hindu mythology. He is said to be the protector of the Kedarnath Temple during the winter months. At this time of the year, the temple is unattended by the authorities. Lord Bhairav protects the temple from demons that attack it during the night.
Lohajung
The village of Lohajung is a popular destination in Uttarakhand. Many treks are connected to the village. One of them is the Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek, which is popular among trekkers all around it. The hamlet of Lohajung is a base camp for the Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek. Other treks, like the Brahmatal and Roopkund Trek, also begin from Lohajung. The Ronti Saddle trek also starts from the hamlet of Lohajung. Lohajung Village has two main activities that attract trekkers who come for the Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek. One of the attractions is the village tourism promoted by the village of Lohajung and Wan. The Lohajung Village grows Chaulai crops in huge quantities. The Chaulai crop is found in Lohajung in three different colour variants. The three primary colours of the flowers are pink, red, and yellow. The people who are coming for the Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek can experience the beauty of these plants that make the hamlet colourful and attractive. The activity to which the trekkers who come for the Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek are attracted is camping. The land of Lohajung Village is the best for camping. The pastures on the land allow people to be close to nature. People who love to spend their time in nature can stay the night at the campsite during the Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek. People who do not want to spend their time in nature can stay the night at the campsite during the Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek. People who do not want to spend their time at the campsite can book lodges and guesthouses. These lodges were built by the people of Lohajung Village because of the huge influx of trekkers. It is because the hamlet is the centre of the Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek. These lodges are also a small source of income for the residents of Lohajung Village. These guesthouses function with basic facilities. These facilities can be utilised by the people who are booking for the Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek. There are also some small, basic restaurants that provide basic North Indian-style food, snacks, and tea for the trekkers who are coming for the Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek in Uttarakhand. There are some guidelines that the trekkers have to follow before coming to Lohajung Village. These guidelines are important for people before stepping into the Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek because Lohajung is the base camp. The trekkers have to choose either one of the two routes that lead to Lohajung Village. One route starts at a location called Kathgodam. The second route starts from a location called Haridwar (Rishikesh), which finally leads to Lohajung Village. The people who are booking for the Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek need to get their information from the tour guides or tour operators. Someone from their family needs to be informed about the trek's details for safety measures. The people who are booking for the Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek should consider trekking in groups instead of solo treks. There are some things that Lohajung Village lacks, like petrol pumps and ATM booths.
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