Triyuginarayan
The eternal flame where Shiva and Parvati wed.
- Altitude
- 1,980 m
- Getting there
- 12 km from Sonprayag
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Best months
- Apr–Nov
Why go
Triyuginarayan is the temple where, by legend, Shiva and Parvati were married before an eternal flame that still burns in the courtyard.
A short, easy detour off the Kedarnath route, it pairs naturally with the yatra and is popular for its wedding-site blessings.
Getting there
12 km by road, about 30–40 minutes by taxi or shared jeep. There is also an old 5 km footpath for walkers.
See the eternal flame and the wedding-site legend; the courtyard is quiet on weekdays.
Check temple timings before you go. The site is a short, easy detour from the Kedarnath route — pair it with your yatra rather than a separate trip.
FAQ
One to two hours at the temple, plus about an hour of driving there and back from Sonprayag.
Yes — the easiest side trip on the route. Most pilgrims fit it in on the day they arrive at Sonprayag or the day they come back down.
No. The road goes to the village, and the temple is a short walk from where vehicles stop.
More places to explore
- Chopta sideTungnath & ChandrashilaSunrise above the clouds at 4,000 metres.
- Kedarnath sideVasuki TalA glacial lake beyond Kedarnath, at 4,135 metres.
- Chopta sideDeoria TalAn emerald lake mirroring the Chaukhamba peaks.
- Chopta sideChoptaMeadows and forest — the base for Tungnath.
- Kedarnath sideGaurikundThe trailhead where the walk to Kedarnath begins.
- Chopta sideMadhyamaheshwarThe second of the Panch Kedar, deep in the forest.