Kedarnath Temple
An ancient stone Shiva temple high in the snow peaks, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
- Open
- Late April or May to about November; it closes for winter
- Price
- Free; registration is required
- Time Needed
- 2 hours
- Best Time
- May to June, and September to October
- Address
- Kedarnath, Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand 246445Directions
- Getting There
- A trek of about 16 km from Gaurikund, or ponies, palanquins or helicopter.
Why Go
It stands at about 3,580 metres, with the Kedarnath range rising behind. It survived the 2013 floods almost untouched, partly thanks to a huge boulder that stopped behind it.
Tips
- Register for the yatra before you set out, and carry warm clothes in any season.
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