Kedarnath
UttarakhandKedarnath is a holy town and one of the Char Dham of Uttarakhand, located in the Rudraprayag District. It is renowned for the Kedarnath Temple, a significant pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Temples in Kedarnath
See all temples and their timings in Kedarnath at one place
Vridha Badri Temple
Dhyan Badri Temple
Jyoteshwar Mahadev Mandir
Sivananda Ashram Temple
Kedarnath Temple
Hanuman Chatti Temple
Trayambakeshwar Temple
Bhairavnath Temple
Mata Murti Temple
Bhavishya Badri Temple
Adi Badri Temple
Koteshwar Mahadev Temple
Narsingh Temple
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
Bharat Mandir
Kalpeshwar Temple
Manokamna Siddh Shri Hanuman Mandir
Badrinath Temple
Chandi Devi Temple
Purnagiri Temple
Kuteti Devi Temple
Pawan Dham Temple
Baijnath Temple
Kandar Devta Temple
Kuber Temple
Agastyamuni Temple
Kasar Devi Temple
Mrityunjaya Mahadeva Temple
Patal Devi Mandir
Annapurna Devi Mandir
Gangotri Temple
Chaiti Bala Sundari Temple
Dhari Devi Temple
Baleshwar Temple
Sonprayag Temple
Kalimath Temple
Bagnath Temple
Kanha AI
How to Reach Kedarnath
Transportation
Emergency ContactReach by Air
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, approximately 239 km away. From the airport, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Kedarnath.
Reach by Train
The nearest railway stations are at Rishikesh (215 km), Haridwar (241 km), Dehradun (257 km), and Kotdwar (246 km). Haridwar railway station is better connected with major cities.
Reach by Road
Buses, taxis, and local transport services are available from nearby cities like Rishikesh and Haridwar to Gaurikund, the starting point of the trek.
Historical Timeline
- One of the earliest references to Kedarnath is in the Skanda Purana (c. 7th-8th century)
- The temple is believed to have been constructed by the Pandava brothers from the Mahabharata
- The town suffered extensive destruction during the June 2013 flash floods caused by torrential rains in Uttarakhand.
Bhagwan in Kedarnath
Bhagwan associated to Kedarnath and whose famous temples and sthal are there in Kedarnath
