Chandrashila - in the arms of Shiva

From Tunganath, the highest Shiva temple in India, a trail leads up the hill towards the peak of Chandrashila. On a clear day, this unique vantage point offers a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. This, truly, is Lord Shiva's kingdom. This is the second part of the slideshow about Tunganath by Travel Editor BIJOY VENUGOPAL

See the first part of this photo-essay: Tungnath - the Kingdom of Shiva

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  1. Chandrashila
  2. Tungnath temple
  3. Tungnath temple
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  5. Tungnath temple
  6. Lodgers chat over tea
  7. Devloke Hotel
  8. Sadhus at Tungnath
  9. Akashkund at Tungnath
  10. A farmer
  11. Curious Onlookers
  12. The old pilgrim trail
  13. Cowdust hour
  14. Sunset at Tungnath
  15. Towards Chandrashila
  16. View from the path to Chandrashila
  17. Himalayan Monal pheasant
  18. View of mountains from the trail
  19. Chandrashila
  20. Chaukhamba from Chandrashila
  21. Cairns and prayer stones
  22. Meditating for mind control
  23. Cleaning up the mountain
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