Before knowing about the Kedarnath Trek distance, you should know about the history of Kedarnath which plays an important role in Hindu religion.
Kedarnath is located in the lap of Garhwal Himalayan range, Uttarakhand. It is located on the bank of Mandakini river and behind this temple, Mandrachal Parvat is located. Kedarnath trek height is 3,583 m (11,755 ft) above the sea level. It is one of the Panch Kedar and Char dham. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
More Detailed about Char Dham Yatra, Visit Significance of Char Dham Yatra in 2024.
History Of Kedarnath
According to Hindu mythology, when Pandavas were looking for Lord Shiva to apologize for their sins ( for killing loved ones) then Lord Shiva evaded from Pandavas and reached kedarnath but Bhim found him then Lord Shiva disappeared from that place. It is believed that this temple situated where Lord Shiva disappeared into the ground. Since then Lord Shiva’s hump is worshiped.
This temple was built by Janmejya, king of Pandavas dynasty. In the 8th century, Adi Shankracharya renovated this temple. It is famous for its natural Swayambhu Linga.
Millions of devotees come here to seek blessings from Lord Shiva. When you cover the Kedarnath trek distance you don’t even realize when you arrived there. You feel you are in heaven, it’s not less than heaven.
How To Reach Kedarnath
If you are from Delhi and travel by road, firstly reach Dehradun via train/bus/taxi in which you feel better. From Dehradun to Rishikesh, Rishikesh is also a pilgrimage place. If you want to know more about Rishikesh, You must visit Best Places to Visit in Rishikesh in 2024. Route from Dehradun to Kedarnath is given below :
Dehradun – Rishikesh – Byasi – Devprayag – Srinagar – Rudraprayag – Ukhimath – Sonprayag – Gaurikund- Kedarnath.
You can choose any taxi service nearby you. If you want to reach directly from Delhi to Kedarnath, then hire the Best cab service in Dehradun. We provide the best facility under the Char dham yatra tour package from Delhi.
Detailed Route Of Kedarnath Trek
You can take a shared cab/taxi service from Sonprayag. The distance between Sonprayag and Gaurikund is around 6 km and the journey takes 15-20 minutes.
If you want to walk then you should know that trek starts from Gaurikund. In Kedarnath Trek distance, Kedarnath walking distance from Gaurikund is around 16 km and takes 9-10 hours.
Gaurikund To Kedarnath Trek Distance-
- Gaurikund To Jungle Chatti Through Rambara Bridge (4 km).
- Jungle Chatti To Bheem Bali (3 kms)
- Bheem Bali To Linchauli (4 kms)
- Linchauli To Kedarnath Base Camp (4 km)
- Kedarnath Base Camp To Kedarnath Temple (1 km)
Points To Remember For Kedarnath Trekking
If you are planning to Kedarnath Trekking, You should know about the trek. In Kedarnath trek distance, the first 6 km of this track is not difficult but the next 10 km is difficult for you because of the steepness and low oxygen in the atmosphere. You should keep some important points in mind.
- Checkup your body properly before going to the Kedarnath trek.
- High Blood Pressure patients should avoid this trek.
- A person who is suffering from Asthma or any respiratory related problems can also avoid this trek.
- If you are not a regular walk person or not able to walk, you can go there by helipad/Palki.
Best time for Kedarnath Trek is April to June. Due to heavy rainfall in between mid July to September, you are not able to take the service of the Helipad.
Conclusion
Kedarnath Trekking is one of the best treks in Uttarakhand. If you visit here, you will feel like you are in heaven. This trek is a little bit hectic but you will love this spiritual journey. Our Char Dham Yatra Service provides all facilities to travel from Delhi to Dehradun, Delhi to Haridwar and Delhi to Kedarnath directly and also provides the best cab service to make your journey pleasant without any hassle.
