Gopeshwar is one of the spiritual and aesthetic places of Uttarakhand in India, which placed at 30.42N 79.33E, 1550 m (5090 ft ) approx above sea level, and spread over 30km sq(10 sq meter), encircled by four main temples, Rudranath, Tungnath, Anusuya Devi mandir, and Badrinath.
Kedarnath is also nearby Temple. It is the managerial headquarters of the Chamoli district, one of the significant Garhwal regions.
Gopeshwar is very famous for the Temples GOPINATH and Vaitarni Kund, well known for lord Krishna and lord shiva due to which tourists found it very interesting to visit to know its History.
Why Gopeshwar is a brilliant idea to visit?
⦁ Gopeshwar is that area of Chamoli surrounded by Temples and heavenly mountains ranges, which are often covered with snowy and foggy weather throughout the year but mostly at the end of November till January.
⦁ There is a charismatic view like slanty mountains with flashy sunshine, snowcapped hills, the villages, foggy layering over peaks, and mountains that are easily viewable from the Dindayal park in Gopeshwar.
⦁ Tunganath and Kedarnath nearby town have the best option for trekking.
⦁ Near Telephone tower is also the best visiting area in Gopeshwar.
⦁ Gopinath temple is the major reason from above of hundreds of visitors to visit Gopeshwar.
Mythology about Gopinath temple
Gopinath temple (Rudranath temple) is the ancient Hindus temple built in the mid-9th-11th century dedicated to the lord shiva. According to the natives, once lord Krishna enjoy playing the flute, lord shiva heard that tune and got engrossed afterward lord Krishna welcomed him by calling Maharaj Gopeshwar, from thereon it is known as Gopeshwar town.
The architect of Gopinath somewhere follows The Tunganath and Kedarnath. It believes that there is a Trishul of Mahadev which once threw on KAMDEV (lord of love) and got stuck in a place which now is impossible to move but the only person who can do it who is a devotee of god, knowledgeable, pure-hearted, sacred and loyal.
How to reach Gopeshwar?
Dehradun to Gopeshwar
Reaching Gopeshwar from Dehradun by road available in any season and if you want to travel with your vehicle then it took less time as compared to the public vehicle,
Around 6hr40min (224.7km) by car
6hr 05min (222.6km) by bike
47hr(217.0km) by public transport
The cost of fuel from Dehradun to Gopeshwar is around 3.92 gallons of fuel.
Route of Dehradun to Gopeshwar
Dehradun-Rishikesh-Muni ki reti-Devprayag-Srinagar-Rudraprayag- -Chamoli-Gopeshwar
Delhi to Gopeshwar
Around 10hr 42min (468.2km) by car
10hr 14min (440.8km) by bike
87 hr (417.2km) by public transport
The nearest airport and railway station for Gopeshwar, Uttarakhand India
NEAREST RAILWAY STATION is Rishikesh 205kms.
NEAREST AIRPORT is jolly grant airport Dehradun
Temperature of Gopeshwar
January – 3.8° C – 13.4° C
February – 4.9 °C – 15.9°C
March – 9 °C -20.5°C
April – 12.3 °C – 26°C
May – 15.7°C – 29.3°C
June – 17.4°C – 28.3°C
July – 17.6°C – 25°C
August – 17.4° C – 24.4°C
September- 16°C – 24.2°C
October – 11.8°C – 22.4°C
November – 7.8°C – 18.3°C
December – 4.9°C – 14.8°C
Where to stay? Hotels in Gopeshwar
⦁ Stay apart- The Himalayan stay (from Rs 1,800 per night)
Ghariya House, Rauli Gwar Ghingran Road, Gopeshwar Uttarakhand India, 246401
It offers a garden terrace. This homestay offer accommodation with a balcony. A flat-screen T.V is featured.
⦁ Stay apart- Hari Keshari Home Stay ( from Rs 3213 per night)
Gop.Market, Gopeshwar Uttarakhand 246401
A terrace along with a garden, Flat-screen TV. is featured.
⦁ Vamoose The Ghughuti (from Rs 4725 per night)
Gopeshwar Chamoli Road Uttarakhand 246401
It has a garden and free private parking, also it offers an Asian or vegetarian breakfast.
⦁ Vamoose Srishti (from Rs 1500per night)
Gopeshwar Mandal Road, Gopeshwar
It provides accommodation with free private parking,
Asian breakfast and also offers a terrace.
It also offers hiking, yoga classes, and walking tours (extra charges).
Food Guide
Everything is available here whether it’s Chinese or Indian food. but it is available everywhere all over the world. but if you are new in Garhwal Region so, I recommend you to go for Garhwali foodstuff like Chainsoo, Kaafuli, Jholi, Phannu, Til ki chutney, Roat, Arsa, so on.
It is available on-demand as Garhwali food is much tasty, delicious, and nutritious food as well as rich in fiber, protein, vitamin, and iron.
Other Services in Gopeshwar
School and colleges in Gopeshwar
Gopeshwar is a popular education hub in the Chamoli district. Some of the schools, colleges, and coaching are as follows:-
- Shri guru ram rai public school
- Kendriya Vidyalaya Gopeshwar
- Subodh prem vidya mandir
- Peace public school Gopeshwar
- Christ academy
- Sharada Suman children’s academy
- Himalayan public school
- Gopinath children’s academy
- Uttarakhand public school
- Nalanda public school
- Adarsh vidya mandir
- Sharswati vidya mandir
- Govt. girls inter college
- Govt. inter college
- Institute of Technology Gopeshwar
- Govt .P.G. college Gopeshwar
- Govt. Law college Gopeshwar
- Govt. Nursing college Gopeshwar
Medical facilities
⦁ District hospital (govt. hospital)
Location: Gopeshwar Chamoli Rd, near Head Post Office, Gopeshwar, Uttarakhand 246401
Phone no.: 01372252245
⦁ Guru Kirpa clinic
Location: Gopeshwar Chamoli Rd; Ghursal; Gopeshwar; Uttarakhand
Phone number: 09634795488
Conclusion
I recommend you, visit the Gopeshwar Chamoli as it is a beautiful and peaceful place with an aesthetic and architectural temple
Also, it is too good for trekking to Tungnath and Kedarnath nearby. to feel the culture, you should do the things they do like Garhwali food, worshipping, etc.
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Credits: Ritika Negi