Kedarnath Temple introduction
Kedarnath temple is one of the beautiful jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in India. Kedarnath temple is also part of the Char Dham Yatra and Do Dham Yatra. The temple is situated at a height of 3583 meters above sea level. The beauty of the temple and the region is unbelievable. The temple is surrounded by snow-capped mountains which makes it a memorable destination. The beauty of the Kedarnath temple leaves a long-lasting imprint on the hearts of devotees. I highly suggest you go on the Kedarnath yatra once in a lifetime to see a different aspect of life. Your mind and soul will get fresh after completing the Kedarnath Yatra. Before embarking on the Kedarnath trip just keep in mind that the Kedarnath temple is open for only six months a year due to the harsh weather. Kedarnath temple is closed on the day of Bhai Dhooj and reopens on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya. Akshaya Tritiya is considered the sacred and auspicious day to initiate any new business, work, and perform religious rituals. It is believed that the donations made on this day showers the wonders and prosperity in the life of believers.
How to reach Kedarnath from Dehradun
There are many options to choose your travel mode from Dehradun to Kedarnath.
Dehradun to Kedarnath by air
The easiest and most comfortable way to reach from Dehradun to Kedarnath is by air. If you want to skip the extreme trekking from high steep and low steep lands then you can opt for helicopter service to Kedarnath from Dehradun. Shastradhara helipad in the Dehradun operates for Kedarnath. With this mode of transportation, you can reach your destination in just 40 minutes.
Dehradun to Kedarnath by Road
Via Train: You can come to Dehradun from your city via train and then take a bus or book a cab to Kedarnath. Currently, there is no rail connection from Dehradun to Kedarnath. But after the completion of the Char Dham rail project, the train will be available to Rudraprayag.
Via Road: You can opt for Uttarakhand bus service to reach Kedarnath via road. But if you are from Delhi you can directly take a bus from ISBT Kashmiri gate which will take you to the Kedarnath.
If you are still so much confused and want a hassle-free travel experience. Then the Kedarnath yatra package will be an option for you. Kedarnath yatra packages include transportation, meal guides, accommodations, etc.
Kedarnath Trek route
Gaurikund is the last motorable location to the Kedarnath. You have to trek for 16 km from Gaurikund to reach Kedarnath Temple. The trek route is as follows:-
- Gaurikund to Jungle Chatti via Rambara bridge which is 4 km long.
- Jungle Chatti to Bheembali which is 3 km long.
- Bheembali to Linchauli which is 4 km long.
- Linchauli to Kedarnath base camp which is 4 km long.
- Kedarnath base camp to Kedarnath temple which is 1 km long.
The journey will entertain you through the whole route with beautiful sceneries and positive energy in the atmosphere. But the route is not so lavished or grandeur, and roads will be muddy and slippery and the mule’s poop makes it more dirty and slippery. The trek’s difficulty is moderate you need to achieve some level of fitness to accomplish this trek. We highly recommend you start exercising and eating healthy food prior to a month of your journey. One more important point that you need to remember is that whoever with some respiratory issues needs to consult a doctor before going on the Kedarnath Yatra because the temple is situated at a very high altitude.
Places to visit near Kedarnath temple
Triyuginarayan Temple
Triyuginarayan temple is situated in the Uttarakhand state of India. Triyuginarayan temple got its fame from the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. In the marriage ceremony, Lord Vishnu acted as the brother of Goddess Parvati and Lord Brahma acted as the priest of the marriage. In the front of the temple, a perpetual fire is located which has been burning since the divine marriage. Therefore the Triyuginarayan temple is also famous as the Akhand Dhuni Temple. The name of the temple is derived from three words i.e. Tri means three, Yugi means period of time and Narayan is the other name of Lord Vishnu.
Bhairavnath Temple
Bhairavnath Temple is located just 500 meters from the Kedarnath temple. Bhairavnath temple is dedicated to Lord Bhairav which is one of the fierce incarnations of Lord Shiva. The dog is the Vahan (vehicle) of Lord Bhairav and Trishul (Trident) is his weapon. It is believed that the Lord Bhairav was created by the Lord Shiva to protect the Kedarnath temple from negative energies and spirits. It is also believed that the Kedarnath Yatra is incomplete without the darshan (worship) of Lord Bhairav. The temple gives you a bird’s eye view of the whole Kedarnath region. The temple’s ambiance and surroundings are perfectly fit for anyone who wants to analyze himself in a quiet place or wants to meditate near the gods.
