The Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand are home to five ancient Shiva temples that together form one of India’s most demanding and spiritually significant pilgrimage circuits. Spread across high-altitude valleys, alpine meadows, dense forests, and glacial rivers, this sacred journey combines mythology, endurance, and Himalayan wilderness. For serious trekkers and devotees alike, the panch kedar trek represents both a physical challenge and a deeply symbolic path …

