Amid serene surroundings of Himalayas lies the beautiful Kartik Swami Shrine. It is perched at an elevation of 3050m above the sea level on the Rudraprayag- Nagnath Pokhri Route in the state of Uttarakhand. The temple is devoted to Kartikeya, son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Paravati. Kartikeya is worshipped by the name of Lord Murugan in places with Tamil influences – Srilanka, Singapore, South India and Malayasia. This is only shrine devoted to Kartikeya in the charming state of Uttarakhand. One can also pay a visit to Bhairom shrine, just 100m before the famous Kartik Swami temple. A place one of its kind in whole Northern India, The view of snow covered Himalayas one gets to have from such height is indescribable. This sort of sight is very rare to come across anywhere in the world. Moreover, a glimpse of sunup and sundown from here would provide a fascinating experience to treasure forever. The sounds of bells hung in the shrine can be heard 2-3 miles away. Evening prayer, chanting of mantras and delightful feast are the main highlights of the temple.