Kedarnath is the seat of Lord Shiva. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Situated at the head of river Mandakini. The temple of Kedarnath is considered to be more than a thousand years old. The temple is magnificent in its style and architecture. The temple has a “garbha-griha” for worship and mandaps for assemblies of pilgrims and visitors.
General Information
| Title |
Description |
| District |
Rudraprayag |
| Altitude |
3581 meters |
| Season |
May-Oct. |
| Clothing |
Woollens |
| Opening date of the temple |
Last week of April or the first week of May depending upon the declaration of dates on the basis of Hindu rituals. |
| Closing date of the temple |
The temple closes just after Deepawali Festival during Oct. or Nov. |
Connectivity
| Title |
Description |
| Air |
Jolly Grant, Dehradun 317 kilometers is the nearest airport. |
| Rail |
Rishikesh (234 kilometers), Kotdwar (260 kilometers) and Haridwar (258kilometers) are nearest railway stations. |
| Road |
Kedarnath is approachable on foot 14 kms from Gaurikund which is well connected with all Major cities of Northern India |
Accommodations
| Title |
Description |
| Accommodations |
Private Hotels, number of Ashrams, Dharmshalas, GMVN TRH, Temple Committee Rest Houses. PWD Inspection Bungalows are available at Kedarnath. |
