Kanak Chauri village (starting point for Kartik Swami Temple trek) is approx. 38 km from Rudraprayag town. After reaching the village, one has to trek approx. 2 km via dense jungle to reach the temple situated at an altitude of 3048 meters.
Twice I did trekking. One during evening hours and the second time early at 4:30 am to watch the sunrise.
Trekking time depends upon one’s fitness level – 40 minutes to one hour approx.