KEDARNATH- The Lord Of Field
KEDARNATH
Kedarnath is a hindu temple. It is one of the twelve jyotilinga Of shiva.kedarnath is located in Garhwal himalya range near mandakini river in Uttrakhand state.The temple is only open between april to November due to extreme weather conditions. In winters the devta is carried down to ukhimath for next six month
History of Kedarnath
Kedarnath temple is built by pandavas,the heroes of mahabharata.It is situated at the height of 3583m (11,755ft). The name Kedarnath means-The lord of fields drived from Sanskrit word 'kedar’(field) and nath (lord) Kedarnath is the hold place where shiva released the hold water from his hair.
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How to reach?
- By Flight- Jolly grant is the nearest airport from Kedarnath distance is 238 km you can hire taxi or bus from airport to gaurikund.
- By Train- Rishikesh is the nearest railway station from Kedarnath distance is 216 km.
- By Road- Gaurikund is the last point where road to Kedarnath ends and trek begins of 14 km Buses are easily available .Gaurikund lies on national highway 109 connects rudrparyag with Kedarnath
Nearby Destinations:
The nearly places to Kedarnath Are:
Guptkashi,Chopta,Ukhimath, gandhi sarovar, Vasuki tal, Mayaki pas, Sumeru parbat, Chorbari Bamak Glacier, Rudra meditation cave and many more.
Best Time to Visit
From April to October is the best time to visit Kedarnath temple.
During winters it remains close due to heavy snowfall.
Kedarnath Trek
The trekking route starts from gaurikund and is 16 Km long. You will see beautiful Himalayan landscape, forest,waterfalls and rivers.The trek takes 8-10 hours to complete and difficulty is moderate.