Uttarakhand
Kedarnath
Outstation from Haridwar · Uttarakhand
A sacred Himalayan pilgrimage amid snow peaks and silence.
About This Route
Kedarnath is one of the holiest Shiva shrines, set at 3,583 metres in the Garhwal Himalayas. Reachable via a scenic mountain trek, it draws devotees and trekkers alike.
Best Time to Visit
May to June and September to October; closed in heavy winter snow.
History & Heritage
Part of the revered Char Dham, the Kedarnath temple is believed to date back millennia, rebuilt by Adi Shankaracharya, and sits against the dramatic Kedarnath range.
Travel Highlights
Attractions
- •Kedarnath Temple
- •Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi
- •Bhairavnath Temple
- •Vasuki Tal
- •Chorabari Tal
Nearby Attractions
- •Guptkashi
- •Gaurikund
- •Triyuginarayan
- •Sonprayag
Restaurants
- •Dhabas near the temple
- •Langar meals
- •Pilgrim refreshment centres
Hotels
- •GMVN guest houses
- •Pilgrim rest houses
- •Nearby Guptkashi resorts
Parking Info
- •Gaurikund base parking
- •Designated trek-start parking
- •Helipad parking
Weather Overview
Alpine and cold year-round; heavy snow in winter, cool pleasant days in summer.
Estimated Fuel Cost
Approx. ₹1,200–₹2,000 to the base; trek/helipad options vary.
Travel Info
Kedarnath
0 km · Trek/Heli
Base at Gaurikund, 16 km trek or helicopter
Haridwar
125 km · 4–5 hrs to Gaurikund
NH7 via Rishikesh and Rudraprayag
Rishikesh
210 km · 6–7 hrs to Gaurikund
NH7 via Devprayag
Delhi
450 km · 10–12 hrs to Gaurikund
NH7 via Haridwar
Dehradun
290 km · 7–8 hrs to Gaurikund
Via Rishikesh and Rudraprayag
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