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 KEDARNATH TEMPLE

Town in Uttarakhand

Description

Kedarnath is a town in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and has gained importance because of Kedarnath Temple. It is a nagar panchayat in Rudraprayag district.

Elevation: 3,553 m

Weather: 7 °C, Wind S at 5 km/h, 68% Humidity

Cost of Kedarnath : 

For Kedarnath yatra 2020 the pony cost was Rs 2500/- per person (one way) from Sonprayag to Kedarnath Ji and from Kedarnath Ji to Sonprayag it was Rs 2000/-. The round trip cost was Rs 4500/-per person.

Best month of Kedarnath :

Summers from April to June are the best time to visit Kedarnath temple. These months are also the best time to visit Badrinath temple. Gangotri and Yamunotri lie at a higher altitude, so summer starts a little later there, almost at the end of April.

How many days enough for Kedarnath:

Kedarnath has the lengthiest trek. It takes around 10-12 days to visit all the temples. However, it's now possible to cover all the temples in two days by helicopter. To help ensure the safety of pilgrims, a medical checkup has been introduced for those trekking to Kedarnath temple.

How to reach Kedarnath from Delhi:

New Delhi, the best way is to take a bus to reach Dehradun which is about 260 km from the Indian capital. Kashmere Gate Bus Terminal and Anand Vihar Bus Terminal in Delhi are the two major interstate bus depots that run regular bus services to Dehradun. Once in Dehradun, you can take a bus to Kedarnath.

Fair of helicopter of Kedarnath:

Air fare and darshan / cancellation charges:

Rs 6,990/- per person for the round trip (Phata -Kedarnath-Phata), Passengers can also purchase tickets for one way i.e. Phata - Kedarnath or Kedarnath - Phata, subject to availability of seats

Does Kedarnath snow have??

Winters in Kedarnath begin in the month of November and last till April. ... Owing to this, the Kedarnath Temple remains closed during the winter months. Winters are chilly here featuring sub-zero temperatures. Kedarnath remains carpeted with snow at this time making this place inaccessible for a while.

How long is walk to the Kedarnath:

23 kilometres

While there is a motorable road right up to the shrine in Badrinath, pilgrims have to walk almost 23 kilometres uphill to reach Kedarnath

Can we trek trek from Kedarnath to Badrinath :

Treks on the route of Kedarnath and Badrinath

The temple stands tall at Chandranath Parvat. Ahead of Tungnath, at a short gradient of 1.5 kms lies Chandrashila peak, standing tall at an elevation of 4,000mts. The Chandrashila Tunganath Trek is one of the most popular treks of Uttarakhand

How difficult KEDARNATH YATRA::

Though some pilgrims go on horseback or are carried by coolies, most prefer to walk. Since adequate facilities are missing the climb becomes a severe ordeal. Lack of shelters on the route that is prone to sudden rains, shops for refreshments, and resting places make it a tough journey.

How far Kedarnath to Badrinath :

218 Kms

Distance Between Kedarnath to Badrinath

Distance between Kedarnath to Badrinath by Road is	218 Kms
Distance between Kedarnath to Badrinath by Flight is	41 Kms
Travel Time from Kedarnath to Badrinath by Road is	4:58 hrs
Nearest Airport in Kedarnath	Jolly Grant (30.73, 79.07)
Nearest Airport in Badrinath	Jolly Grant (3