"Kedarnath is a tremendous space.The utterance of the sound 'Shiva' attains a completely new dimension and significance in is a space which has been specifically prepared for this particular sound."
- Sadhguru, Indian Yogi, author,, founder of Isha Foundation
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Rudraprayag to Gaurikund Cab
About Gaurikund
Rudraprayag to Gaurikund distnce : 72 km
Estimated travel time : 3 hours
Rudraprayag to Gaurikund is the most popular route for pilgrimage. Gaurikund is base camp for trek to Kedarnath which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is most important Jyotirlinga among 12 Jyotirlingas in India.
Gaurikund and Kedarnath is the holiest pilgrimage for Hindus. Apart from strong religious belief Gaurikund 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. Gaurikund temple can only be reached from Gaurikund through a trek. Pilgrims from all over world visit this shrine to take blessings of 'Supreme Being'. Gaurikund is the place associated with the legend of how Ganesha acquired his elephant head. This is the place where Gauri (Parvati) committed to penance involving many ascetic and yogic practices to win over Shiva's affections. There are hot springs in Gauri Kund. 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 Gaurikund are Sonprayag, Kedarnath 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 Gaurikund are all covered during the trek.
Taxi from Rudraprayag to Gaurikund is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Rudraprayag to Gaurikund by car is well connected through NH107 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Rudraprayag to Gaurikund distance is 72 Km and is 3 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Chopta - Chopta Wildlife Camps Resorts, Kedarnath Reserve National Park, The Hidden Waterfall (Soul Rover), Organic Himalaya Village Dugalbitta
Guptkashi - Perwaad Dhar, Barahi Temple, Shri Vidhyadham temple,Tripura sundries Mata temple
Ukimath - Kedarnath Temple, Omkareshwar Temple, Camping
Phata - Helipad for kedarnath shrine, Ma'am Katyayni temple
Tourist Attractions
Gaurikund Temple 0.2 km Gauri Kund Lake Sonprayag Triyuginarayan Temple Kedarnath