Introduction

Nestled in the towering Himalayan peaks, Rudranath is one of the most revered temples of Lord Shiva. Surrounded by snow-capped Himalayan peaks and dense oak forests. Many devotees and trekkers often include the Rudranath trek in their Chopta Tungnath Trek Package.

Rudranath temple attracts thousands of devotees and nature enthusiasts alike, due to its deep significance and popularity as the toughest Panch Kedar Trek.

It requires a rewarding yet challenging trek to reach it; that’s why having a clear understanding of the Rudranath distance is important to planning a safe and memorable journey.

The Rudranath trek distance is 20 km from its main base, Sagar village, near Gopeshwar.  For a complete detail about the trek, check our blog on the Rudranath Trek Itinerary.

Here is a comprehensive distance chart, explaining the Rudranath temple distance from major cities, towns, and destinations in Uttarakhand to help you to plan better routes, estimate travel time, and have a safer experience towards the mystical shrine of lord Shiva. 

rudranath temple photo

Rudranath Distance from Major Cities 

  • Delhi to Rudranath distance: 493 km
  • Gazibad to Rudranath distance: 420 km
  • Haldwani to Rudranath distance: 270 km
  • Dehradun to Rudranath distance: 260 km
  • Haridwar to Rudranath distance: 258 km
  • Rishikesh to Rudranath distance: 230 km
  • Srinagar to Rudranath distance: 130 km

Rudranath distance from Nearby Places in Uttarakhand

  • Tungnath to Rudranath distance: 103 km (including trek)
  • Chopta to Rudranath distance: 98 km 
  • Kalpeshwar to Rudranath distance: 38 km
  • Deoriatal to Rudranath trek distance: 30-40 km approx
  • Ukhimath to Rudranath distance: 65 km
  • Kalimath to Rudranath distance: 90 km 
  • Agastyamuni to Rudranath distance: 92 km
  • Gopeshwar to Rudranath distance: 29 km
  • Sonprayag to Rudranath distance: 266 km
  • Kedarnath to Rudranath distance: 270 km
  • Panar bugyal to Rudranath distance: 10 km
  • Joshimath to Rudranath distance: 135 km
  • Mandal village to Rudranath distance: 22 km
  • Devprayag to Rudranath distance: 141 km
  • Rudraprayag to Rudranath distance: 100 km
  • Karnaprayag to Rudranath distance: 76 km
  • Dhari Devi Temple to Rudranath distance: 82 km
  • Madhyamaheswar to Rudranath distance: 130 km
  • Kartik swami temple to Rudranath distance: 95 km road + 20 km trek
  • Gangotri to Rudranath distance: 395 km
  • Yamunotri to Rudranath distance: 223 km
  • Badrinath to Rudranath distance: 110 km

Note: these are the distances from nearby places to Rudranath, which is actually the road distance up to Sagar village, the primary base for the Rudranath trek. From there, the journey followed a 20 km trek to reach the shrine.

Primary source: Google Maps

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Glimpse of Rudranath Temple after completing the trek.

Key Distances to Sagar Village from Nearby Place

Sagar village is a prominent site where the trek to the Rudranath temple starts, serving as a primary base for it. 

Below is the distance to Sagar village from nearby destinations. 

  • Karnaprayag to Sagar village distance: 49 km 
  • Gopeshwar to Sagar village distance: 5 km
  • Chamoli to Sagar village distance: 64.9 km
  • Sagar village to Lyuti Bugyal: 12 km
  • Joshimath to Sagar village distance: 64 km
rudranath temple trek starting point sari village image

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Conclusion

Rudranath is more than just a pilgrimage site; it’s an experience in the vibrant Himalayas. Knowing the distance from major cities and towns helps travelers to plan their journey effectively.  It’s a famous pilgrimage site that offers a great opportunity for trekking and a spiritual experience. 

Sagar village is the primary base where the Rudranath trek starts, so having a good understanding of road distance and routes to this point is important to plan a smooth journey. That’s why we prepared this distance chart for you. 

FAQs

How many kilometers is Rudranath?

The Rudranath trek is a 20 km-long and strenuous hike that starts from Sagar village and leads to the revered Rudranath temple, one of the Panch Kedar pilgrimage circuit. It can be completed in one day or can be split over 2 days. 

Which village is near Rudranath?

Sagar village is the nearest to Rudranath temple, located around 20 km away and reachable only by trek, and serves as the primary base for the Rudranath trek.

Which is the nearest station to Rudranath?

The Rishikesh Railway Station is the nearest railhead to Rudranath, roughly around 240 km away, and it has great connectivity to major cities. Haridwar Junction is another major railhead, around 264 km away, with more great networks. From either of these stations, you can take a taxi to Sagar village and then head on a trek to reach the site.

How far is Dehradun from Rudranath?

The distance from Dheradun to Rudranath is approximately 260 km by road, followed by a trek of around 20 km from the base point, Sagar village. The total journey can take roughly 8-10 hours of driving and a multi-hour trek.