About Kedarnath
Gangotri to Kedarnath distnce : 337 km
Estimated travel time : 11 hours
Gangotri to Kedarnath is the most popular route for pilgrimage. Kedarnath shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is most important Jyotirlinga among 12 Jyotirlingas in India.
Kedarnath is the holiest pilgrimage for Hindus. Apart from strong religious belief Kedarnath has unmatched natural beauty which also attracts adventure seekers for trekking. Kedarnath is situated in middle of Garhwal mountains and Mandakini river is flowing in front of Kedarnath shrine. Kedarnath temple can only be reached from Gaurikund through a trek. Pilgrims from all over world visit this shrine to take blessings of 'Supreme Being'. Kedarnath is very scenic place. Kedarnath shrine is surrounded by snow covered mountains and alpine forests. Immediately behind the temple is Keadardome peak. The sight of temple and the peak takes you to another world. Kedarnath shrine remains open in summers only i.e. from April to October. During the winters from November to May, the deity is shifted from Kedarnath temple to Ukhitmath. Other attractions of Kedarnath are Sonprayag, Gaurikund temple, Vasuki tal and for adventure seekers the famous Chadrashila trek. It starts from village Tungnath, which is known as the starting point of the popular Chopta Chadrashila Trek. Tungnath temple and Chandrashila peak gives you with a 360 degree view of the valleys below. The peaks of Panchchuli, Nanda Devi, Nilkanth and Kedarnath are all covered during the trek.
Taxi from Gangotri to Kedarnath is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Badrinath to Kedarnath by car is well connected via NH7 and NH107A and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Delhi to Kedarnath distance is 337 Km and is 11 hours journey. Cars are allowed till Sonprayag. After that one has to take local vehicle till Gaurikund. Gaurikund to Kedarnath is beautiful trek. You can walk or take Pony or Palki. Pony can be booked at Sonprayag. Helicopter booking should be done in advance and it is advised to keep 1-2 buffer days as Helicopter ride is weather dependent. CAUTION -- NO NETWORK AFTER SONPRAYAG. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Taknaur Renge - Gartang Galli, Pandav Gufa 5000 years old, Harshil Valley
Dharali - Dharali Valley view Point, Chandi Devi mandir
Mukhawa - Dharali Suspension Bridge, Bheem Nadi water fall, Mukhba Temple, Kachora Falls
Harsil - Harshil Valley, Harshil City Top View, Bagori, Wonderland
Bhangeli - Gidara Bugyal Bhangeli
Uttarkashi - Parashar Muni Mandir Aur Ashram, Gangnai Tapt Kund, Bhatwari Waterfall
Gangani - Gangnani Forest Camping - Camping in Gangani, Maa sharda temple, River Ganga
Kunjan - Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Bhatwari - Shankh dhara Waterfall, Bhatwari Waterfall
Didsari - Tilak waterfall
Barahat Range - Khedi Waterfall, Maneri Dam Road Uttarkashi, Bhagirathi River, Pundrik Nag Devta, เคเคฃเฅเคถเคชเฅเคฐ เคเคฐเคพเคTemple
Thalan - Nag Devta Temple, Oakland Camping, Hari Maharaj Mustiksaur
Mukhem Renge - Wayali Bugyal Santangaon, Bhardi Devta, Maa Durge Thaath
Argadh-Gongadh Patti - Maa Bhuvaneshwari Temple
Myar - Bherav Devta Mandir, Nagraja Mandir
Goan - Bagyor Meadow
Sunar Gaon - Narsing Temple, Bhairav devta mandir
Kemar Patti - Beleshwar Mahadev Temple
Chaura - Parwati Mata Mandir, Neelchameswar Mahadev Shivpuri
Dhanyau - Durga temple, Suraj pundir, Mungli devi
Rudraprayag - Surayprayag, Mandakni River, Tripureshwer Mahadev Mandir
Sisau - HP Natural Waterfall
Agastyamuni - Agastyamuni's Temple, Agastyamun Mandakani Ghat
Beru Bagar - Andargadi Waterfall, Mandakni River View Point
Tat Laga Phegu - Kamla Waterfall
Semi Village - Barahi Temple, Bhainsari
Khumera - Pramukh Swami Waterfalls, Bagar
Sonprayag - Sonprayag Ghat, Mandakini View Point