Naktan Village & Rudranag Temple

Naktan (also Nakthan) village lies halfway on the four hour trail from Barshaini to Kheerganga. It is a traditional village with approx 40-50 houses and is only accessible by a walk. Naktan village is situated at 2300 m on the left side of the roaring Parvati river and is a preferred stop for trekking groups and for people who are looking for a stay in a peaceful Himachali village.

There are 2-3 guest houses and homestays in Naktan and some dhabas and cafés serving travellers. Most of the houses in Naktan are wooden, and the temple of Naktan has intricate carvings and seems very old (outsiders are not allowed to touch it, much like elsewhere in Parvati Valley).
Pretty apple orchards line both sides of the path before and after Naktan, and there are flowers of various colours blooming in the lush greenery.

Rudranag Temple is a sacred temple situated on the way to Kheerganga and is hardly a 30 minute walk from Naktan village. It is a great spot to sit and enjoy the scenic view with various waterfalls nearby and also a dhaba serving tea and other necessities. The name Rudranag comes from a serpentine waterfall near the temple.