About
One of the holiest Hindu shrines and a Jyotirlinga, the 8th-century Kedarnath Temple sits at 3,583m amidst snow-capped Himalayan peaks on the banks of the Mandakini river. One of the four Char Dham sites.
Must-see highlights
Kedarnath Jyotirlinga darshan (3583m)
Himalayan backdrop sunrise panorama
Vasuki Tal alpine lake trek (8km)
Gandhi Sarovar lake viewpoint
Gaurikund hot spring & dip (base)
Bhairavnath Temple (protecting deity)
Ukhimath winter Kedarnath deity seat
Triyuginarayan Temple (Lord Vishnu fire, 15km)
Chopta meadow trekking (50km)
Tungnath highest Shiva temple (70km)
Helicopter darshan from Phata/Sersi
Sonprayag river confluence ritual
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Rishikesh 220km · Jolly Grant (DED) 240km
Nearby attractions
Vasuki Tal trekGandhi Sarovar lakeBhairavnath TempleGaurikundTriyuginarayan Temple
How to get here
Rishikesh → Gaurikund
cab · 8h
₹6,000
approx.
Sonprayag → Gaurikund
shared_jeep · 0.5h
₹100
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
May – June, September – October (temple open)
Nearest Transport
Rishikesh220 km
Jolly Grant (DED)240 km
Stay Options
budget₹600/night
mid₹2,000/night
luxury₹5,000/night
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