Kedarnath Yatra 2020 - Kedarnath Dham Travel Guide, Tips

 Kedarnath is a holy town snuggled in the Himalayas. Settled in Uttarakhand, it is one of the most religious places. Lord Shiva and is one of the popular Char Dham sites. This charming city offers a peaceful ambience with its snow-white peaks, amazing landscapes, green forests and vibrant rhododendrons. Famous for the Kedarnath Temple, the city is both a religious centre and an idyllic holiday destination. It is not just the devout, but also the characters who love to capture the rough terrain of Garhwal, who visit this hilly land. The various spots to visit in Kedarnath are the Bhairava Temple, Gandhi Sarovar or Chorabari Lake, Son Prayag and more. Chandrashila is a mountain positioned just 89km from Kedarnath and is one of the most well-known trekking spots in the region. Here one can shop for herbs, valuable stones, shawls, religious items and more. In the year 2013, this region was rampaged by flash floods, and though it took time to recover, the temple and the town have regained their old magic.

Kedarnath CharDham Yatra Route

Kedarnath Popular Route : Delhi → Haridwar (206 kms) → Rishikesh (24 kms) → Devaprayag (70 km) → Srinagar (35 km) → Rudraprayag (34 km) → Tilwara (9kms) → Agastamuni (10 km) → Kund (15 km) → Guptkashi (5 km) → Phata (11 km) → Rampur (9 km) → SonPrayag (3 km) → Gaurikund (5 km) → Kedarnath (16 Kms). 

Kedarnath Trek Route Map Start from Gaurikund : Gaurikund (6 kms) → Rambara Bridge (4 kms) → Jungle Chatti (3 kms) → Bheembali (4 kms) → Linchauli (4 km) → Kedarnath Base Camp (1 km) → Kedarnath Temple

Activities in Kedarnath 

Pilgrimage - Rested at an altitude of 3,500 meters, Kedarnath is one of the most revered Hindu temples and thousands of travellers participate in the arduous journey every year. The place sleeps underneath a thick blanket of snow during winters. 

Trekking - Kedarnath temple is positioned 19 km from Gaurikund, the most nearby town with road connectivity. Thus, one has to trek 16 km to the Kedarnath shrine making it a wonderful trekking experience. You can also extend your trek to Chorabari Tal, Vasuki Tal and Bhairon mandi in Kedarnath 

Camping in Kedarnath - Since there is only a little comfort at Kedarnath, visitors and pilgrims can also set up shelters near the town and enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds the town as well as the towering Kedarnath peak in the background. 

Kedarnath Food Guide 

Apart from a few roadside dhabas and tea stalls, there are not many good eating options at Kedarnath. The local restaurants serve north Indian vegetarian food. Due to being a revered religious place, alcohol and non-vegetarian food are strictly prohibited at Kedarnath.