About Kedarnath
Chandigarh to Kedarnath distnce : 444 km
Estimated travel time : 12 hours
Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh to Kedarnath is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chandigarh to Kedarnath by car is well connected via NH7 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chandigarh to Kedarnath distance is 444 Km and is 12 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 :
Ambala - Shree Ambika Devi Mandir, Vishwakarma Chowk, Sunset Point, Sarder Patel Park, Jaggi City Center
Mullana - Shree Mata Balasundari Devi Mandir, Shiv Temple, Shani Mandir, Hanuman Temple
Yamun Nagar - Jagadhri, Sadhaura, Chhachhrauli
Saharanpur - Parks & Gardens, Jama Masjid, Mata Shakumbari Devi Mandir, Shitala Mata Temple
Roorkee - Sant Shiromani Shri Guru Ravidas Mandir Dhahdhari Khwajagipur, Baba Khushi Nanth Ji Mandir, Shiv Mandir, Ganga River View, Aqueduct, Fun & Masti Eco Park
Haridwar - Bilvkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Chandi Ghat, Ganga Temple, Shri Mata Mansa Devi Mandir
Rishikesh - Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh View Point, Rishikesh River Rafting, Tani Waterfall, Raghunath Temple, Trayambakeshwar, Om Shiv Pooja bhandar
Devprayag - Devprayag Sangam, Raghunathji Mandir, Chandrabadani Devi, Tehri Lake
Srinagar - Shri Yantra tapu ganga vatika, Panch Pipal, Sri Yantra Tapu Martyrs Park, Shree Kamaleshwer Mahadev Temple, Srinagar Garhwal
Rudraprayag - Confluence point of Alaknanda & Mandakini rivers, Nara temple, Koteshwar temple
Chopta - Chopta Wildlife Camps Resorts, Kedarnath Reserve National Park, The Hidden Waterfall (Soul Rover), Organic Himalaya Village Dugalbitta
Ukimath - Kedarnath Temple, Omkareshwar Temple, Camping
Guptkashi - Perwaad Dhar, Barahi Temple, Shri Vidhyadham temple,Tripura sundries Mata temple