Kedarnath

Important Information
With the arrival of winters in the month of November, the holy statue of Lord Shiva, is shifted from Garhwal (Kedarkhand) to Ukhimath, and is reinstated at Kedarnath, in the first week of May. It is at this time, that the doors of the temple are thrown open to pilgrims, who gather from all parts of India, for a holy pilgrimage. The shrine closes on the first day of Kartik (October-November) and reopens in Vaishakh (April-May) every year. During its closure the shrine is submerged in snow and worship is performed at Ukhimath.

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Places of Interest
Gandhi Sarovar - Gandhi sarovar is a small lake from where Yudhishthir, the eldest of the Pandavas, is said to have left for heaven. It is about a km trek from Kedarnath.

Gaurikund - This is the base point for a trek to Kedarnath & serves as a roadhead. Gaurikund has a hot springs (with medicinal values) & a temple dedicated to Gauri.

Vasuki Tal - This extraordinary lake is located about 6 km. from Kedarntah, at a height of 4135 m from the sea level. Surrounded by lofty mountain peaks, the lake offers an amazing view of the Chaukhamba peaks.

Sonprayag - At a distance of 20 km, at the confluence of the Son Ganga and Mandakini rivers, where there is a diversion for Triyuginarayan is the Sonprayag.

Gupt Kashi - Gupt Kashi is about 49 km from Kedarnath. The place is famous for the temples of Ardhnarishwar and Vishwanathji.

Ukhimath - Ukimath is located about 60 km from Kedarnath. This place is known as the winter home of Lord Kedarnath temple.

Panch Kedar - The five most significant temples of Lord Shiva in Garhwal Himalayas.

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Connectivity
The temple is situated at an altitude of 3,581 mt. Kedarnath is accessible after a steep 13-km trek over a paved path from Gaurikund. Untrained persons are likely to take all day for the walk. One can take lunch halfway. There are places on the way like Janglechatti, Rambara and Garurchatti where one can rest a while or spend the night.

By Road - Gaurikund is connected by road from Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun and other important hill stations of the Garhwal and Kumaon regions in Uttaranchal / Uttarakhand.


Accommodation
You will not face any problem in Kedarnath as far as your stay is concerned. Tourist Rest House, GMVN from UP Tourism Accommodation are available. You may also find Private Hotels and Dharamshala and Temple Committee Guest House. Local eateries/dhabas which offer only vegetarian food.