Auli, Uttarakhand · Auli travel guide
Temple

One of the Panch Kedar temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Urgam Valley.
| Time to spend | About 2.5 h (1.5–4 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 6–10 AM — clear skies and quiet morning darshan |
| Avoid | 2–5 PM — afternoon cloud and weather turn |
| Best months | May–Jun, Sep–Nov |
| Months to avoid | Jul–Aug |
| Entry fee | Free entry |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Effort | Some walking — About 1.5 km walk from the road at about 2,200 m |
| Good for | Families, Couples, Solo, Groups |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 on Google (1,189 reviews) |
Open year-round; monsoon landslides on the Joshimath-Urgam road in July and August; snow in winter.



Most visitors spend about 2.5 h; 1.5–4 h depending on pace.
6–10 AM, for clear skies and quiet morning darshan. The best months are May–Jun, Sep–Nov.
Entry is free.
Cover shoulders and knees; remove footwear