About Kedarnath
Nainital to Kedarnath distnce : 292 km
Estimated travel time : 10.3 hours
Nainital 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 Nainital to Kedarnath is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Nainital to Kedarnath by car is well connected through NH109 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Nainital to Kedarnath distance is 292 Km and is 10.3 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Bhimtal - Bhimeshwar Temple, Garg Parvat, Hidimba Parvat, Karkotaka Temple, Folk Culture Museum
Bhowali - Golu Devta Temple, Kainchi Dham, Shyamkhet Tea Garden
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
Karnprayag - Karnprayag Sangam, Pokhri karnaprayag bridge, Pokhari Road Tunnel, Karna Temple, Sangam Shiva Temple, Karna Temple, Bhairav Nath Temple
Rudraprayag - Rudraprayag Sangam, Namami gange ghaat, Agustmuni Ashram, Surayprayag, Mandakni River, Tripureshwer Mahadev Mandir
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