What is the nearest railway station to Kedarnath?

Rishikesh (216km from Gaurikund) and Haridwar (218km) are the nearest railway stations to Kedarnath. Both are on the Haridwar-Dehradun rail line. From either station, road travel to Gaurikund (Kedarnath base) takes 6–7 hours. Haridwar has more frequent trains from major cities than Rishikesh.

What is the nearest airport to Kedarnath?

Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) is the nearest airport to Kedarnath — approximately 250km from Gaurikund (7–8 hours by road). It connects to Delhi (1 hour), Mumbai (1.5 hours), Bangalore (2.5 hours), and Hyderabad (2 hours). From Dehradun airport, taxi to Haridwar (35km, 1 hour) then onwards to Gaurikund.

How long does the Kedarnath trek take?

Kedarnath trek from Gaurikund is 16km one way. Ascending time: 5–7 hours for first-time pilgrims. Descending: 3–4 hours. The trail is stone-paved and well-marked with rest stops every 1–2km. Start by 5 AM to arrive before peak queue at the temple and to start the return before afternoon cloud cover.

How to Reach Kedarnath 2026 — Complete Guide from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore & All Cities

🗓️ Last updated: May 4, 2026

Nearest Railway Station

Haridwar / Rishikesh

Nearest Airport

Jolly Grant (Dehradun, 250km)

Road Base

Gaurikund (218km from HW)

Trek Distance

16km one way

Helicopter

Phata/Sersi helipads

Total Journey (from Delhi)

1.5–2 days

The 4 Stages of Every Kedarnath Journey

Your City → Haridwar

Train (best), flight to Dehradun + taxi, road

The gateway to Kedarnath

Haridwar → Gaurikund

Road: 218km, 6–7 hours via Guptkashi

NH7 through Rishikesh, Rudraprayag, Guptkashi

Gaurikund → Kedarnath

Trek (16km, 5–7 hrs), pony, or helicopter

No vehicles beyond Gaurikund

Kedarnath Darshan

General queue (free), VIP puja (₹1,500–3,100)

Temple open 6 AM–9 PM

City-by-City Route Guide

Kedarnath from Delhi

350km to HaridwarTrain (Shatabdi/overnight) or road via NH58

1Delhi → Haridwar by Shatabdi (4.5 hrs) or overnight train

2Haridwar → Guptkashi by road (6 hrs, 190km)

3Guptkashi → Sonprayag → Gaurikund (25km)

4Gaurikund → Kedarnath (16km trek or helicopter)

Total journey time: 1.5–2 days total journey

Kedarnath from Mumbai

1,450km to HaridwarFly to Dehradun (1.5 hrs) then road

1Mumbai → Dehradun flight (IndiGo/Air India, 1.5 hrs)

2Dehradun → Haridwar (35km, 1 hr by taxi)

3Haridwar → Guptkashi → Gaurikund (7 hrs)

4Gaurikund → Kedarnath (16km trek or helicopter)

Total journey time: 1.5–2 days total journey

Kedarnath from Bangalore

2,080km to HaridwarFly Bangalore → Dehradun (2.5 hrs)

1Bangalore → Dehradun flight (IndiGo daily, 2.5 hrs)

2Dehradun → Haridwar (35km, 1 hr)

3Haridwar → Guptkashi → Gaurikund (7 hrs)

4Gaurikund → Kedarnath

Total journey time: 1.5–2 days total

Kedarnath from Hyderabad

1,620km to HaridwarFly Hyderabad → Dehradun (2 hrs)

1Hyderabad → Dehradun flight (IndiGo, 2 hrs)

2Dehradun → Haridwar → Guptkashi → Gaurikund (8 hrs total)

3Gaurikund → Kedarnath trek or helicopter

4Total: 1.5–2 days

Total journey time: 1.5–2 days total

Stage 3 Options: Gaurikund to Kedarnath

Mode	Distance	Time	Cost	Best For
Trek (on foot)	16km one way	5–7 hrs up, 3–4 hrs down	Free	Fit pilgrims under 65, spiritual experience
Pony/Horse	16km one way	3–4 hrs up	₹3,000–5,000 one way	65+, knee problems, children
Palki/Doli	16km carried	4–5 hrs	₹8,000–12,000 one way	Mobility limitations, premium comfort
Helicopter (Phata)	Direct fly	7 minutes	₹7,000–9,000 one way (IRCTC)	Medical conditions, premium, time-saving
Helicopter (Sersi)	Direct fly	12 minutes	₹7,000–9,000 one way (IRCTC)	Alternative helipad to Phata

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