About Kedarnath
Haldwani to Kedarnath distnce : 317 km
Estimated travel time : 11.5 hours
Haldwani 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 Haldwani to Kedarnath is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Haldwani to Kedarnath by car is well connected through NH109 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Haldwani to Kedarnath distance is 317 Km and is 11.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Nainital - Tiffin Top, Kilbury, Snow View Point, High Altitude Zoo, Land's End
Almora - Katarmal Sun Temple, Golu Devta Temple, Jageshwar Dham, Nanda Devi Temple
Bhimtal - Bhimeshwara Mahadev Temple, Bhimtal lake, Aquarium on the island
Ranikhet - Chaubatia Orchards, Jhula Devi temple, Majhkhali, Kalika, Haidakhan Babaji temple, Mankameshwar temple
Dwarahat - Sanskritik Nagari, Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Ashram, Dunagiri temple, Pandav kholi, Babaji cave
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
Chopta - Chopta Wildlife Camps Resorts, Kedarnath Reserve National Park, The Hidden Waterfall (Soul Rover), Organic Himalaya Village Dugalbitta
Augustmuni - famous for Agastmuni temple, an example of grand architecture and interiors with wall art adorning its walls
Guptkashi - Perwaad Dhar, Barahi Temple, Shri Vidhyadham temple,Tripura sundries Mata temple