Kedarnath Dham

As one approaches from Garurchatti, the magnificent Sir Kedarnath temple is visible on advancing barely half a kilometer. With the stunning background of towering white mountains mantled with snow, the temple presents an enchanting sight. All around it is an aura of peace and purity. Here the unholy are said to become holy and the holy, holier still. The temple of Kedarnath is considered to be more than a thousand years old. The temple is magnificent in its style and architecture. It is built on a morainic ridge jutting out at right angles from the snowy range. The temple has a ‘garbha-griha’ for worship & mandaps for assemblies of pilgrims & visitors. It is considered that Pandavas felt quilty of having killed their own kith & kin after the great battle at Kurukshetra. They needed the blessings of Lord Shiva for their redmption. Lord shiva was not willing and so eluded the Pandavas repeatedly. He took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of bull. Being followed by Pandavas, he dived into the ground leaving his hup on the surface. The remaining portions of God reappeared at four other places. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the stomach (nabhi) at Madmasheshwar and the locks with the head at Kalpeshwar. They are all worshipped there as manifestations of Lord Shiva.

2 kms. from the temple is situated Gandhi Sarovar where the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi were immersed. 12 kms from here is the place from where river Mandakini originates.

Vasukital, yet another beautiful lake is situated at a distance of 8 kms. from Kedarnath. Floating ice on crystal-clear water fascinates visitors to this lake.

General Information

Altitude : 3581 mts.
Language : Garhwali, Hindi & English
Clothing : Heavy Woollens required throughout
Season : From opening to closing generally from may to October.

Transport

Air : Nearesta Airport – Jollygrant, 239 kms.
Rail : Nearest Railway Station is Rishikesh, 221 kms.
Road : Well connected by road to all the important places of Garhwal Division. Last Bus stand is Gaurikundd, from where Kedarnath is 14 kms. trek.

Accommodation

• Toursit Rest House
• Sarat Cottage
• Mode Bhavan
• Aarti Bhavan
• Gujarati Bhavan
• Bhajan Ashram
• Mumbai Bhavan
• Tourist Rest House, ‘Devlok Lodge’
• Birla Bhavan
• Kali Kamli dharamshala
• Nepali Bhavan
• Bharat Seva Ashram
• Madras Bhavan
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