{"id":491,"date":"2019-01-08T12:06:58","date_gmt":"2019-01-08T12:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/?p=491"},"modified":"2026-09-29T11:33:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T11:33:05","slug":"augustmuni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/augustmuni\/","title":{"rendered":"Augustmuni, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Augustmuni sits on the banks of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mandakini-river\/\">Mandakini River<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/tourism\/rudraprayag\/\">Rudraprayag<\/a> district, about 18 km from Rudraprayag town, at roughly 1,000 metres. It&#8217;s a stop on the road to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/tourism\/kedarnath\/\">Kedarnath<\/a>, not a destination people plan a trip around. If you&#8217;re driving that route anyway, it&#8217;s worth knowing what&#8217;s actually here \u2014 and where the numbers on other travel sites get it wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Quick answer: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Augustmuni, also written Agastyamuni, is a small town in Rudraprayag district on the Mandakini River, about 18 km from Rudraprayag and roughly 170\u2013180 km from Rishikesh by road (the exact number depends on your route). It&#8217;s named for Sage Agastya and built around the Agasteshwar Mahadev Temple, and it works as a practical overnight stop on the way to Kedarnath.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>At a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the Mandakini River in Rudraprayag district, at about 1,000 metres elevation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 18 km from Rudraprayag town, on the road toward Kedarnath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Named after Sage Agastya, who local tradition says meditated here<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Agasteshwar Mahadev Temple has archaeological significance and carved stone deities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has a market, a bank, and basic hospital facilities \u2014 not just a passthrough village<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>The Town&#8217;s Name<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Augustmuni is really an anglicised spelling of Agastyamuni. Local tradition holds that Sage Agastya meditated and worshipped Lord Shiva here; the district&#8217;s own tourism material repeats this account, which is about as solid a source as you&#8217;ll get for something this old.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temple built in his name, Agasteshwar Mahadev, still stands. It has stone carvings of Hindu deities and recognized archaeological significance. That&#8217;s a narrower claim than saying the ASI has formally listed it \u2014 that specific claim couldn&#8217;t be confirmed, so it isn&#8217;t made here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some accounts credit Agastya with carrying yoga beyond the Himalayas. Nothing ties that specifically to Augustmuni, so it stays out of this guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Places Near Augustmuni<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/augustmuni\/#Chandrashila\" >Chandrashila<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/augustmuni\/#Ukhimath\" >Ukhimath<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/augustmuni\/#Guptkashi\" >Guptkashi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/augustmuni\/#Where_is_Augustmuni\" >Where is Augustmuni?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/augustmuni\/#Whats_the_altitude_of_Augustmuni\" >What&#8217;s the altitude of Augustmuni?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/augustmuni\/#How_far_is_Augustmuni_from_Rishikesh\" >How far is Augustmuni from Rishikesh?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/augustmuni\/#How_far_is_Augustmuni_from_Delhi\" >How far is Augustmuni from Delhi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/augustmuni\/#Is_the_Agasteshwar_Mahadev_Temple_ASI-listed\" >Is the Agasteshwar Mahadev Temple ASI-listed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/augustmuni\/#How_far_is_Ukhimath_from_Augustmuni\" >How far is Ukhimath from Augustmuni?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/augustmuni\/#How_far_is_Guptkashi_from_Augustmuni\" >How far is Guptkashi from Augustmuni?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/augustmuni\/#How_far_is_Vasuki_Tal_from_Kedarnath\" >How far is Vasuki Tal from Kedarnath?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/augustmuni\/#When_did_Kedarnath_Temple_open_in_2026\" >When did Kedarnath Temple open in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/augustmuni\/#When_does_Kedarnath_close_in_2026\" >When does Kedarnath close in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/augustmuni\/#Is_registration_required_for_Kedarnath_Yatra_2026\" >Is registration required for Kedarnath Yatra 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/augustmuni\/#Does_Augustmuni_have_banks_and_ATMs\" >Does Augustmuni have banks and ATMs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kedarnath_Temple\"><\/span><strong>Kedarnath Temple<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Kedarnath-Temple.jpg\" alt=\"Kedarnath Temple\" width=\"900\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Kedarnath-Temple.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Kedarnath-Temple-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Kedarnath-Temple-768x469.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the one most people are actually driving toward. Tradition holds that the Pandavas came here after the Mahabharata war to seek forgiveness from Lord Shiva for killing their own kin \u2014 worth stating as tradition, since that&#8217;s what it is. The temple sits at about 3,580 metres.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vasuki_Tal\"><\/span><strong>Vasuki Tal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Vasuki-Tal-Uttarakhand.jpg\" alt=\"Vasuki Tal, Uttarakhand\" width=\"900\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Vasuki-Tal-Uttarakhand.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Vasuki-Tal-Uttarakhand-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Vasuki-Tal-Uttarakhand-768x469.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high-altitude lake near Kedarnath, at roughly 4,135\u20134,150 metres. It&#8217;s about an 8 km trek from Kedarnath, not a short walk, and not something to attempt without proper gear or fitness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chandrashila\"><\/span><strong>Chandrashila<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Sunrise-view-from-Chandrashila-Peak.jpg\" alt=\"Sunrise view from Chandrashila Peak\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Sunrise-view-from-Chandrashila-Peak.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Sunrise-view-from-Chandrashila-Peak-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Sunrise-view-from-Chandrashila-Peak-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trekking summit above <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/tourism\/tungnath\/\">Tungnath<\/a>, at roughly 3,600\u20133,700 metres, known for sunrise views across the Himalayan range. There&#8217;s a Shiva temple at the top. It&#8217;s a trek, not a ski destination \u2014 some pages online say otherwise, and that&#8217;s just wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ukhimath\"><\/span><strong>Ukhimath<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ukhimath.jpg\" alt=\"Ukhimath Temple\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ukhimath.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ukhimath-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ukhimath-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 50 km from Augustmuni by road. Older listings that say 24 km are outdated or wrong \u2014 check current route data before trusting a number that specific. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/tourism\/ukhimath\/\">Ukhimath<\/a> sits at 1,311 metres and becomes the winter home for the Kedarnath and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/tourism\/madhmaheshwar\/\">Madhyamaheshwar<\/a> idols once the main temples close. The Omkareshwar Temple there takes over the associated winter rituals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guptkashi\"><\/span><strong>Guptkashi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Gupt-Kashi.jpg\" alt=\"Gupt Kashi\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Gupt-Kashi.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Gupt-Kashi-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Gupt-Kashi-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roughly 25\u201330 km away, home to the old <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/kashi-vishwanath-temple-uttarakhand\/\">Vishwanath Temple<\/a>. The name comes from a Shiva-hides-from-the-Pandavas story, same family of legend as Kedarnath&#8217;s.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where to Stay<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Augustmuni has budget and mid-range hotels, a few guesthouses, and dharamshalas near the temple, plus the basics \u2014 a market, a bank, a hospital. It&#8217;s not a resort town. During peak pilgrimage months, expect it to fill up alongside everywhere else on this route. Book ahead rather than assuming you&#8217;ll find a room on arrival.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Best Time to Visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Season<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Months<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>What to Expect<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March\u2013June<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milder daytime conditions for road travel, though it still varies day to night<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monsoon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July\u2013September<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy rain and a real chance of landslides \u2014 check conditions before you go<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autumn<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">October\u2013November<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooler, clearer skies, better visibility of the peaks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winter<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December\u2013February<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold; snow is more likely at the higher elevations nearby than in Augustmuni itself<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong>How to Reach Augustmuni<\/strong><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>From<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Distance<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Notes<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400+ km<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depends on route<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rishikesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">170\u2013180 km<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearest practical rail connection<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehradun (Jolly Grant)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">180\u2013200 km<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearest airport<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rudraprayag<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~18 km<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guptkashi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25\u201330 km<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ukhimath<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~50 km<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sonprayag<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~80 km<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaurikund<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~80 km<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kedarnath trek starts here<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>By air: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is nearest, roughly 180\u2013200 km away. From there it&#8217;s taxi or connecting transport through Rishikesh or Haridwar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>By train: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rishikesh Railway Station is the nearest practical rail connection, about 170\u2013180 km by road. Onward travel is by taxi or bus toward Rudraprayag and Augustmuni.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>By road: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people connect through Rishikesh or Haridwar before continuing toward Augustmuni. The roads narrow and wind through the hills, and conditions shift after rain or landslides. Don&#8217;t assume a fast drive just because the map shows a short distance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Common Mistakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skipping yatra registration \u2014 it&#8217;s mandatory, register in advance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assuming hotel rooms will be available on arrival during May\u2013June or September\u2013October<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treating road distance like flat-road driving time \u2014 80 km on this route can take three or four hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ignoring monsoon warnings between July and September<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not carrying cash for the stretch beyond Augustmuni, even though the town itself has a bank<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Why Stop Here<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Augustmuni breaks up a long drive with a genuinely quiet overnight stay, close enough to Kedarnath, Ukhimath, and Chandrashila to use as a short base before continuing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_Augustmuni\"><\/span><b>Where is Augustmuni?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, on the Mandakini River, about 18 km from Rudraprayag town.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_altitude_of_Augustmuni\"><\/span><b>What&#8217;s the altitude of Augustmuni?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 1,000 metres.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_is_Augustmuni_from_Rishikesh\"><\/span><b>How far is Augustmuni from Rishikesh?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roughly 170\u2013180 km by road \u2014 the exact figure depends on the route.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_is_Augustmuni_from_Delhi\"><\/span><b>How far is Augustmuni from Delhi?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400-plus km by road, route-dependent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Agasteshwar_Mahadev_Temple_ASI-listed\"><\/span><b>Is the Agasteshwar Mahadev Temple ASI-listed?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not confirmed. 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