
Kedarnath is a holy town located in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. It is one of the Char Dhams located in the Himalayas. Kedarnath is situated at an astonishing height of 3584 meters above sea level near the head of Mandakini River.
The Kedarnath temple lies amidst the majestic snow-capped Garhwal Himalayan ranges and is thronged by thousands of tourists each year.
It is one among the twelve Jyotirlinga temples of India. Visit to Kedarnath Dham is considered to be very auspicious and most important in the Char Dham Yatra circuit. Known for its astonishing beauty, Kedarnath Yatra attracts millions of tourists every year.
The extreme weather condition of Kedarnath prompts the temple to remain open from the end of April to the beginning of November.
Kedarnath temple is located 19 km from Gaurikund, the nearest town with road connectivity. Thus, one has to trek 16 km to the temple shrine making it a wonderful trekking experience. You can also extend your treks to Chorabari Tal, Vasuki Tal and Bhairon Mandi in Kedarnath.