Guptkashi - Triyuginarayan - Panwali Kantha Trek - Scenic Himalayan Trail

Panwali Kantha Trek: Pandavas way to Swargarohini

The Guptkashi – Triyuginarayan – Panwali Kantha Trek combines sacred mythology with Himalayan beauty. From Triyuginarayan Temple (Lord Shiva’s wedding site) to the Panwali Kantha Bugyals overlooking Nanda Devi & Chaukhamba, it’s a 4–6 day easy-moderate trek perfect for pilgrims, beginners, and nature lovers.

Panwali Kantha Bugyals – Pandavas’ Journey to Swargarohini
The Pandavas are believed to have walked across Panwali Kantha meadows during their final journey towards Swargarohini (the ascent to heaven). Local lore says the meadows witnessed their footprints, making it a spiritually charged landscape. Because of this, Panwali Kantha is considered a sacred route, not just a trekking meadow.
A soulful blend of pilgrimage and Himalayan adventure — this trek takes you from the holy town of Guptkashi to the divine Triyuginarayan Temple and further to the high-altitude alpine meadows of Panwali Kantha, offering 360° views of Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, Trishul, and Kedarnath peaks.
Duration: 4–6 Days • Altitude: 3,700 m approx • Difficulty: Easy–Moderate • Best Season: May–June & Sep–Oct

Highlights of the Trek
Visit the Triyuginarayan Temple — mythological wedding site of Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati.
Camp on the vast Panwali Kantha Bugyals, famous for summer blooms and winter snow carpets.
Catch panoramic Himalayan views of Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, Trishul & Kedarnath.
Witness remote Garhwali villages, forest trails, and traditional mountain culture.

One of the few places
At Triyuginarayan, Lord Vishnu played the role of Parvati’s brother, while Lord Brahma performed the wedding rituals.
This makes the temple one of the few places where the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) are all directly associated with a single divine event.