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Kedarnath

Kedarnath Temple is one of the most sacred and the pilgrimage sites for Hindus, temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, It is located on the bank of Mandakini River in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, at an high altitude of 3583 meters (11755 feet approx) above the sea level. 

Kedarnath Temple is one of the Char Dham Pilgrimage sites of Uttarakhand along with Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri and also a twelve Jyotirlings of Lord Shiva.

Kedarnath Temple

It is believed that the temple was built by the Pandavas, because at the time of Kurukahetra war, the Pandavas has killed their own relative, teachers and soldiers, then their heart fills with guilt for killing them, so the came to free this sins (Paap) through Lord Shiva, but lord shiva was unhappy with them.

So they took the form of a bull (Nandi) to test their sincerity and they hid in the Himalays and Pandavas searched everywhere, then Bheem Spotted a strange bull at Guptkashi with lots of cattle and tried to stop it, but the Bull (Lord Shiva) tried to dive into the ground to disappear. Bheem grapped him and lord shiva revealed himself and then they forgive them. so the place where hump appeared known as Kedarnath.   

How To Reach Kedarnath

  • Nearest Railway Station :- Rishikesh ( 220 km approx) and Haridwar ( 240 km approx)
  • Nearest Airport :- Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun ( 235 km approx)

Registration for Kedarnath

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Distance of Helicopter Ride

  • Phata Helipad :- (Distance - 31 km)  (Timing to reach - 9 minutes)  (Cost - 2000 to 3500 one side per person )
  • Sersi Helipad :- (Distance - 23 km)  (Timing to reach - 11 minutes)  (Cost - 2000  to 3500 one side per person )
  • Guptkashi Helipad :- (Distance - 45 km)  (Timing to reach - 15 minutes)  (Cost - 2000  to 3500 one side per person )
  • For Booking of Helicopter Ride Visit :- https://www.heliyatra.irctc.co.in/

Nearby Places to Visit in Kedarnath

Gaurikund

Gaurikund is the place where she lived and performed intense tapasya to marry the Lord Shiva, It is about 16 km from Kedarnath, at an altitude of 1982 meter (65100 feet approx). In Gaurikund, there is temple dedicate to Goddess Parvati and name is Gauri Temple. 

In Gaurikund there is a natural hot water spring where the pilgrimage take bath before going to Kedarnath Temple.  

Kedarnath Temple

Guptkashi

Guptkashi is the place where the Ganga and the Yamuna are meet together, and it is the place where the Lord Shiva hid himself, when the pandavas came to free from sins (Paap) from him. 

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Bhairavnath Temple

The Temple of the Bhairavnath is dedicated to Lord Bhairav (another name Kshetrapal Bhairav) form of Lord Shiva, it is about 1 km (approx) from the Kedarnath temple. It is belief that the Lord Bhairav is the protector of the temples, valley, path and pilgrims.  

Kedarnath

Vasuki Tal

Vasuki Tal is lake, located at an altitude of 4135 m (13,566 ft) above the sea level. It is about 8 km from the Kedarnath, The Name of the Vasuki Tal is come from the "Vasuki" the king of Serpents, king Vasuki had perform a various tapasya for the Lord Shiva, 

When shiva blessed him, the lake become charged with serpent energy, purification, stillness and cosmic protection. 

Kedarnath

Gandhi Sarovar

Gandhi Sarovar located about 3 km (approx) from the Kedarnath, it is situated at an high altitude of about 3900 m (12800 ft) above the sea level. The area surrounded with snow and pristine alpine meadows. 

Kedarnath

The area is well known for its breathtaking beauty, the lake is set in a secluded part of the region, offering tranquility and a deep connection with nature,. The serenity of the place creates a spiritual and peaceful environment for visitord snd devotees. 

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