Kedarnath

Char Dham Tour Destination-Kedarnath


The holy town of Sri Kedarnath Ji is, usually, approachable on foot from Gaurikund. Primordial temple of Kedamath was built by Pandavas. The present one is one among Dwadasha Jyotirlinga. Its outer area has the statues of Godess Parvati, Pandva and Godess Lakshmi. Hanskund is situated near to Kedarnath temple where Shradha-Tarpan is performed for the Moksha of Pitra. Amritkund is situated behind the Kedarnath temple and Retas kund is situated at a certain distance from temple. The lake of cold water is located very near to temple and is the origin of river Mandakini. In fact, Uddandkund is situated at a few distances from temple and have a great importance in history.



Kedarnath The atmosphere of Kedarnath is so pious that the day starts with Puja in the temple and is followed by several kind of aarti, depending on the need of the visitor. From short rudrabhishek to a complete day Puja, the Brahmins keep performing the necessary rituals to please the almighty. As per the tradition and culture of this town goes, visitors will find the demonstration of true feelings behind every step taken in Kedarnath

Area, Population and Languages Spoken
The religious place of Sri Kedarnath Ji takes the visitors to such a heaven, where you will find in communion with Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Being an important place of visit in Hinduism, it has its significance lying in the fact that highly pious pujas of Shiva and Parvati takes place here to ward off all evils and attain sacrament.
Area: 3 sq. km
Average Elevation : 3,553 Meters
Languages Spoken: Hindi, Garhwali and English
Population: 479, with 98 percent of males and 2 percent of females.

Best Time to Visit
Kedarnath The holy city of Sri Kedarnath Ji witnesses heavily cold winters. So, the best time to visit this beautiful and religious place is between May to October. During this season, various kinds of treks can be enjoyed because of the pleasant weather. After all, Kedarnath Ji offers a memorable stay that tends to take visitors to a home of Lord Shiva and enables them to be a part of his heavenly ecstasy.

Markets:
The visitors will find various small shops located in Kedarnath Ji, from where souvenirs can be collected. These shops, generally, have photographs of the Kedarnath and Badrinath temples or of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Along with the photographs of Gods or Goddesses and framed pictures of temples, you can also get a genuine Rudraksh Mala, which is very important to the Hindus. Another thing to check out in the local markets are various kinds of crystals, saligrams, herbs, Shilajit, natural vitalizers, precious stones and tulsi beads as well.

Distance from Major Cities
Sri Kedarnath Ji is the home of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is such a beautiful location, where nature seems to be reigning at its best. This place is easily connected by road from major cities in India that makes it possible for the visitors from throughout India to enjoy the pious atmosphere.

Rishikesh - 223 kms
Deoprayag - 70 kms
Shrinagar - 35 kms
Rudraprayag - 34 kms
Tilwara - 9 kms
Agastyamuni - 10 kms
Kund - 15 kms
Guptkashi - 5 kms
Fata - 11 kms
Rampir - 9 kms
Sonprayag? - 3 kms
Gaurikund - 5 kms
Rambara - 7 kms
Garurlatti - 4 kms

Nearest Airport, Railway Station and Bus Stand
Sri Kedarnath Ji is the heavenly bliss being bestowed on the people of earth. This place is the home of Lord Shiva, who is known to be the destroyer and preserver. The saintly atmosphere of this place takes the visitors to a different world, where soul would meet the eternal light. To reach Sri Kedarnath Ji, visitors can approach:

By Air:
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant located at a distance of 251 kilometers from Kedarnath.

By Rail:
The nearest railway lines are Rishikesh at a distance of 234 kms and Kotdwar at a distance of 260 kms.

By Road:
The visitors would find a regular bus service from Rishikesh and Kotdwar for Kedarnath. In fact, private taxis can also be hired for these places. Trek distance to Kedarnath from Rambara is 6 kms and Gaurikund is 14 kms. Other major distances are Sonaprayag (20 kms), Ukhimath (59 kms), Guptakashi (49 kms) and Chamoli (138 kms).
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