Kedarnath, situated at an altitude of 3,583 metres in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, is one of the holiest Hindu shrines — the 12th of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The ancient stone temple, dating back to the 8th century and attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, draws lakhs of pilgrims every year between May and October.
Kedarnath Trek — Complete Details
The Kedarnath trek begins at Gaurikund (1,982m) and covers 16 km one way, climbing approximately 1,600 metres in altitude. The trail passes through Jungle Chatti, Bheembali, Lincholi, and Base Camp before arriving at the Kedarnath shrine. Most pilgrims take 5–6 hours for the ascent and 3–4 hours for the descent.
Temple Timings & Puja
The Kedarnath temple opens at 4:30 AM for the auspicious Brahma Muhurta puja — the most sacred time to seek blessings. The Mahabhishek puja (special ritual with milk, honey, and holy water) can be booked in advance and is a deeply moving spiritual experience. We arrange this for our pilgrims.
How to Reach Kedarnath from Haridwar
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