Kedarnath Temple – A Sacred Pilgrimage

Kedarnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, is a revered Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located at 3,583 meters in Uttarakhand’s Garhwal Himalayas, it is part of the Char Dham Yatra. The temple is accessible via a trek from Gaurikund or by helicopter services.

How to Reach Kedarnath

• By Air: Nearest airport – Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (250 km).
• By Train: Nearest railway station – Rishikesh (230 km).
• By Road: Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Dehradun have good road connectivity to Sonprayag, from where a trek (16 km) or helicopter service to Kedarnath is available.

Where to Stay

• Guptkashi / Sitapur: Hotels, guesthouses, and Dharamshalas.
• Kedarnath: Basic lodges, GMVN guesthouses, and Dharamshalas near the temple.

03 Nights / 04 Days Kedarnath Tour from Haridwar

Day 1: Haridwar – Guptkashi (220 km / 8-9 hrs)

• Drive via Devprayag (Alaknanda & Bhagirathi confluence) and Rudraprayag.
• Visit Dhari Devi Temple en route.
• Check-in at Guptkashi/Sitapur hotel.
• Overnight stay.

Day 2: Guptkashi – Kedarnath (30 km drive + 16 km trek)

• Drive to Sonprayag, then transfer to Gaurikund.
• Trek or take a pony/palki/helicopter to Kedarnath.
• Visit Kedarnath Temple and attend Aarti.
• Overnight stay in Kedarnath (basic accommodation).

Day 3: Kedarnath – Guptkashi (16 km trek + 30 km drive)

• Early morning temple darshan.
• Trek down to Gaurikund and drive to Guptkashi.
• Overnight stay in Guptkashi.

Day 4: Guptkashi – Haridwar (220 km / 8-9 hrs)

• Return via Rishikesh.
• Visit Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, and Triveni Ghat.
• Drop-off in Haridwar by evening.

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