Book Car from Gurgaon to Kedarnath Temple

•   2019-09-13 04:26:27
•   by Admin
•   Kedarnath

Kedarnath

Kedarnath is one of the most sacrosanct pilgrim spots of north India and is flocked by people from all corners of the globe. Besides its religious significance, it is also visited by those who love to conquer the rough terrain of Garhwal. Lapped in the green hills of The Himalayas, the serene atmosphere here, with its cool and gentle breeze, offers an ideal tourist retreat.

Kedarnath is situated in the Uttar Kashi district of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Very close to the Indo-Chinese border, it is the source of the Mandakini River. It is couched in the scenic locales of the Garhwal Himalayas at 3583 meters above sea level. It is very cold in the winters with the ground being covered with snow. In the summers, the mercury barely crosses the 20°C mark. 

Places to visit

1.. Chandrashila

2. Chopta

3. Gaurikund

4. Sonprayag

5. Vasuki Tal

6. Agastyamuni

7. Kedarnath Temple

8. Shankaracharya Samadhi

9. Bhairav Nath Temple

10. Deoriatal

11. Kalpeshwar Mandir

12. Kanchula Korak Musk Deer Sanctuary

13. Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary

14. Madhyamaheshwar Temple

15. Rudranath Temple

16. Triyuginarayan

17. Tungnath Temple

18. Ukhimath

Best time to visit Kedarnath

Kedarnath in Summer

The best time to visit is in the summer, between the months of March and June. July brings in the rains and monsoon here is quite torrid and wreaks havoc.

Kedarnath in Winter

Is not a very preferred season to travel here. it gets cold and snow-capped landscape prevents ease of travel.

How to reach

By Air: Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Kedarnath situated at a distance of 238kms. Jolly Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. Gaurikund is well connected by motorable roads with Jolly Grant Airport. Taxis are available from Jolly Grant Airport to Gaurikund.

By Rail:

The nearest railway station to Kedarnath is Rishikesh. Rishikesh railway station is situated 216kms before Kedarnath on NH58. Rishikesh is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India. Trains to Rishikesh are frequent. Gaurikund is well connected by motorable roads with Rishikesh. Taxis and buses are easily available from Rishikesh to Gaurikund.

By Road:

Gaurikund is the point where road to Kedarnath ends and an easy trek of 14km commence. Gaurikund is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Uttarakhand and northern states of India. Buses to Rishikesh and Srinagar are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Buses and Taxis to Gaurikund are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand like Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Pauri, Tehri, Uttarkashi, Srinagar, Chamoli, etc. Gaurikund lies on National Highway 109 which connects Rudraprayag with Kedarnath.

Kedarnath Trek & Helicopter options to Kedarnath Temple

Kedarnath trek is about 16 Km in distance and can be commenced by foot, palki & on mules. The charges of Palki and Mules are almost the same which is Rs. 2000 to 2500 for one side. To avoid the tiredness of long mountainous trek you can choose the Helicopter services to Kedarnath. The services are available from different Helipads like Guptkashi, Sersi, Phata, etc.