Rudraprayag district, Garhwal
Kedarnath Dham
The highest of the twelve Jyotirlingas
Altitude3,583 m
From Nainital410 km
Best timeMay–June & September–October (temple open Apr/May–Oct/Nov)
One of the four sacred Char Dham shrines and the highest Jyotirlinga, Kedarnath Temple stands beneath snow peaks at the head of the Mandakini valley, reached by a 16 km trek from Gaurikund. KumaunRide arranges Char Dham Yatra taxi packages from Nainital and Kathgodam — road transfers to Sonprayag/Gaurikund with a driver who knows the mountain roads.
Things to do
Kedarnath Temple
The ancient stone shrine to Lord Shiva.
Gaurikund trek
The 16 km pilgrim trail (or pony/palki).
Bhairavnath Temple
A short climb above Kedarnath with valley views.
Vasuki Tal
A high glacial lake for acclimatised trekkers.
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