Augustmuni

Augustmuni is a small town situated on the banks of Mandakini River in Rudraprayag at a height of 1,000 metres. The town is known as the place where Rishi Agastya meditated for several years. Tourists visiting the town can see Agasteshwar Mahadev Temple dedicated to the Rishi.

Being a hilly place there are many facilities available at Agastymuni for tourists and pilgrims. Helipad in AugustMuni There is an open ground where helicopter & chopper facility available for the famous Hindu religious place Kedarnath Temple.

Road Route To Augustmuni to Kedarnath

• The route from Augustmuni goes like this : Augustmuni – Kedarnath – Augustmuni.
• The flying time is around 45 minutes for a round trip to visit Kedarnath from Augustmuni in Helicopter.

AugustMuni Temple

Agastyamuni is famous for the temple of Maharshi Agastya and by the name of religious guru Agastya it is called Agastyamuni. This small town falls under the hilly district Rudraprayag of Uttarakhand state (India). The temple used to be Saint Augusta’s place of worship and includes August Kund and a Lord Shiva temple. A temple by the name of Agasteshwar Mahadev is dedicated to sage Agastya and this temple is also of archaeological significance; figures of Gods and Goddess have been carved out on stones. On the occasion of Baisakhi, a large fair is held and many devotees come here to worship and pay their homage to God.

Temple Ancient Form

This place in Rudraprayag is believed to have been Saint Augusta’s asylum where he used to offer his austerities to Lord. It is said that the temple was once flooded with water and was brought to ruins. It was then seen by a local in his dream.

When people visited the temple, they found Saint Augusta’s Kund and established his idol at the same place which is still worshiped in the form of Saint Augusta. There is also a temple of Saint Augusta’s Guru Mahadeva in this place.

Mythological Importance of Augustmuni

There are a number of different legends related to this place. According to one such legend, it is believed that when Saint Augusta visited this place, it was terrified by two monsters who were called Aatapi-Vatapi. These monsters used to disguise themselves and invite people to their place for lunch. Innocent saints used to accept their offer and visit their place. It is believed that when people used to visit their place, one monster used to turn himself into a dwarf and used to hide in the food being offered. Doing this, he used to enter the person’s body and then cut it out from the inside when called by the other monster. The two monsters then ate the person. People were terrified by the two monster brothers and asked Saint Augusta for help.

Listening to the people’s problem, Augusta went to the monsters’ place to eat food. The monsters used to the same trick and Saint Augusta started doing some spells. This killed one of the monsters. The other was killed in a battle with Saint Augusta later on. This is how the people living in this place got rid of the two monsters with the help of Saint Augusta.

Places To Visit In Augustmuni

• Chopta:- This place is popularly known as ‘Mini Switzerland’ in Uttaranchal and Northern India. Chopta is rich in varied flora and fauna. Chopta is situated amidst a thick forest of pine, deodar, and rhododendrons
• Phata:- Phata is a small village located on the Gopeshar – Gaurkund Road in the Rudraprayag District of Uttarakhand state of India. Phata is at an altitude of 1500 mts and famous for its helipad, which is used by many pilgrims visiting Kedarnath Temple.
• Dugalbitta:– Dugal Bitta means the space of location between the two mountains. It is a part of Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary and it is a natural treasure itself.
• Kedarnath:– It is one of the most popular temples in Uttarakhand. It comes under the Chota Chardham circuit. Pilgrims have to trek 16 km to visit this holy temple.
• Tungnath:- It is the highest temple of Hindu Lord Shiva. Tungnath is one of the five temples which comes under the Panch Kedar circuit.
• Gaurikund Temple: This is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Parvati who is the wife of the Hindu Lord Shiva. In this temple, pilgrims offer their prayers. Pilgrims on their way or yatra to Kedarnath Temple makes it a point to stop here to visit this holy religious temple.
• Chandrashila Trek:– Chandrashila trek is started from Chopta. This trek offers you a beautiful view of some snow-covered mountains.
• Sitapur:– Sitapur is located just 7 km from Gaurikund and 26 km from Guptkashi on-road towards Kedarnath. Sitapur can be a good place to halt during heavy seasons for Char Dham Yatra.
• Sonprayag:– It is situated on the confluence of two sacred rivers which are the Mandakini and Vasuki river. This place is located on the route of Kedarnath Temple.
• Ukhimath:- Ukhimath is a pilgrimage site in Uttarakhand, at an elevation of 1311 meters and at a distance of 41 km from Rudraprayag. It is the home or winter seat of the idol of Kedarnath Temple and Madhyamaheshwar.
• Chamoli:– Chamoli is the largest districts in Uttarakhand and a town located on Rishikesh-Badrinath Highway. It is situated at a height of 1300 m above sea level. The land of Chamoli is said to be a favorite of Lord Shiva.
• Gopeshwar:- Gopeshwar is a township and the headquarters of Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state of India. It is situated at an altitude of 1550 m above sea level.
• Gauri Kund: This Kund is also known as Gauri Lake, the Lake of Compassion, or Parvati Sarovar, Hindu people consider this lake as a sacred lake and believes that this is the lake where Goddess Parvati had breathed life into Lord Ganesha.
• Guptkashi:– It is famous for the ancient Vishwanath Temple dedicated to the god Shiva similar to the one in Varanasi (Kashi). Its religious importance is considered next to that of Varanasi, believed to be the most pious of all Hindu pilgrimage places.

Augustmuni During Char Dham Yatra

Augustmuni is the great place to stay or visit during your Char Dham Yatra tours Package. Many pilgrims during their Char Dham Yatra, stay at Augustmuni for some duration. It is a hilly place which has many facilities available for its tourists and pilgrims of Char Dham. There is also an open ground where helicopter facilities available for Char Dham pilgrims.

Char Dham Yatra Distance From Augustmuni

Top 5 Places To Stay In Augustmuni

There are few options for accommodation in Augustmuni during Char Dham Yatra. Following is the list of hotels, resorts, guest houses in Augustmuni.

How To Reach Augutmuni

Augustmuni well connected by motorable roads but the place does not have any airports and railway stations. You can easily travel here by using public transport as well as by driving your own vehicle.