At an elevation of 2100m above the sea level, Makkumath Village is situated in Rudraprayag District of Uttarakhand State. Makkumath village is where Makkumath Temple is situated that is popularly known for winter seat of Tungnath Mahadev. Surrounded by dense forest of Oak, Pine and Deodar trees, Makkumath is located around 44 km from Rudraprayag City.

If you are planning to visit Tungnath Temple during winters, you can take “Darshan” in Makkumath Temple as Idol of Lord Tungnath shifts from original place to Makkumath temple due to heavy snow fall and further after you can trek Tungnath temple and Chandrashila. Idol of Lord Tungnath remains in Makkumath Temple from November to April Month and remain in Tungnath Temple from May to October Month. Thousands of devotees visits every year in Makkumath to take blessing from Lord Tungnath and asks God to fulfil their wishes.

Famous Tourist Attractions near Makkumath | Places to Visit near Makkumath

Makkumath Temple is known as for Winter Seat of Lord Tungnath. If you are planning to visit here, you can explore famous Pilgrimage Sites and Tourist Attractions near Makkumath. Some of the famous places are:

1. Omkareshwar Temple( Winter Seat of Kedarnath )
2. Ukhimath
3. Kedarnath Temple
4. Koteshwar Dham
5. Tungnath Temple
6. Madhyamaheshwar Temple
7. Kartikeya Swami Temple
8. Kalimath Temple
9. Deoria Tal Trek
10. Chandrshila Trek
11. Chopta Valley

Things to do in Makkumath | Activities to do in Makkumath

Birdwatching in Makkumath: Makkumath is known as one of the best place for Birdwatching. Surrounded by Dense forest of Oak, Pine and Deodar Trees and suitable Himalayan vegetation and nature, Makkumath is paradise like home for many Himalayan and Migrated Birds. If you love doing Birdwatching and love exploring Habitat of Himalayan Birds, Makkumath is one of the best option. Birds like Verditer Flycatcher, Chestnut crowned Laughing Thrush, Yellow Billed Blue Magpie, Varieties of Drongo, Russet Sparrow, Grey Headed Woodpecker, Fire capped Tit, Black Throated Tit and many more other birds can be easily seen there.

Village Tourism in Makkumath: Local peoples of Rudraprayag and Villages are well connected and touched with their culture, tradition and their authenticity. You can explore Makkumath Village and can connect with local people about their way of living pahadi life, how they are using natural resources, how they are physically fit and can feel beautiful nature vibes of surroundings.