About Kedarnath
Almora to Kedarnath distnce : 261 km
Estimated travel time : 9.7 hours
Almora 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 Almora to Kedarnath is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Almora to Kedarnath by car is well connected through NH107 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Almora to Kedarnath distance is 261 Km and is 9.7 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Someshwar - Someshwar Mahadev temple
Kausani - Anasakti Ashram, Amusement Park, Bhagwati Mata Temple, Tea Estate
Baijnath - Baijnath Temple, Lake, Gomati River, Satyanarayan Mandir, Durga Mandir
Gwaldam - Angora Farm, Badhangarhi Temple, Buddhist Khamba Temple, Macchi Tal, Gwalnaag
Tharali - Laxmi Narayan Temple, Maliyal Mandir, Mahadev Temple
Dungari - Vishnu Dhara. Step Spring, Shiv temple, Devi Mata Temple
Karanprayag - Chandika Devi Simli, Adi Badri, Nauti Village, Karna Temple, Uma Devi Temple
Rudraprayag - Adi Badri, Kalimat Almora, Chirbatia, Karnaprayag, Ukhimath, Guptkashi, Khirsu, Sari Village
Augustmuni - famous for Agastmuni Temple, an example of grand architecture and interiors with wall art adorning its walls
Chopta - Chopta Wildlife Camps Resorts, Kedarnath Reserve National Park, The Hidden Waterfall (Soul Rover), Organic Himalaya Village Dugalbitta
Guptkashi - Shri Vidhyadham temple,Tripura sundries Mata temple