Kedarnath is one of the uppermost of the Jyotirlingas, and due to this high elevation, it is reachable only half of the year. The winters are harsh and the temple becomes unreachable.
The stunning temple structure, built with vast white stones, is supposed to have been built approximately a thousand years ago. It houses, along with the main deity Lord Shiva, the idols of Nandi (Shiva's mode of transportation) and Virbhadra, lord Shiva's guard. There are also idols of the Pandava brothers in the temple, telling the tale of Mahabharata and their connection with this temple as well as lord Shiva.
Shiva, the major divinity of the temple is worshipped as the Shiva Linga, his Sada Shiva form. The linga is situated in the middle of the temple, under the conical shaped dome of the structure.
One of the twelve Jyotrilingas dedicated to the Sadashiva form of lord Shiva and the third shrine in Char dham , Kedarnath is a magnificent temple situated at a height of 3581m. In the temple a huge statue of Nandi stands. There are a number of hot water springs called as Kunds in Kedarnath. Among which Shiv Kund is the most important and Rudhir Kund is famous for its red colored water. The whole valley of Kedarnath is surrounded by snow covered peaks from three sides with Madakini and Gandhi Glaciers on the fourth side only a few kilometers away.
Among the chardham , Kedarnath is situated at the highest altitude. It is reached after a 14 km trek from Gaurikund. It is believed that Kedarnath shrine was built by the Pandavas afte the battle of Mahabharat. Kedarnath also is the main shrine among the Panch Kedar devoted to Lord shiva. The other four are Tungnath, Rudranath, Mad Maheshwar, Kalpeshwar. These temples are worshipped by hindu devotees during their chardham pilgrimage.
Day 01: Delhi to Haridwar. (230Kms / 6-7Hrs drive)
Morning start your journey and transfer to Haridwar.
Evening visit "Ganga Ceremony" at Har Ki Pauri.
Overnight at Haridwar.
Day 02: Haridwar to Guptkashi (220kms/8-9hrs drive one way) Height: 1319 MTS.
Morning after breakfast, drive to Guptkashi via Moolgarh & Lambgoan. Enroute you can see the beautiful river
Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini river comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach
Guptakashi, visit ArdhNarishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Guptakashi. Overnight
stay at Guptakashi.
Day 03: Guptkashi to Kedarnath
Morning after breakfast, drive for Sonprayag for trekking of kedarnath. (You have to leave hotel too early in
the morning) Enjoy Kedanrath Darshan & back to your hotel. Overnight stay at Guptkashi.
Day 04: Sitapur/Rudraprayag - Haridwar (165Kms / 4-5 Hrs drive)
Morning after breakfast, drive back to Haridwar.
Visit Rishikesh and devoprayag on the way.
Overnight stay at Haridwar.
Day 04: Guptkashi to Rishikesh (190kms/5-6hrs.)
Morning after breakfast, drive for Rishikesh. Rishikesh 'place of sages' is celebrated as spiritual town on the
bank of Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when
Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of " Hrishikesh " and this area hence firth came to be known as Rishikesh. Later visit Rishikesh Temples Sight Seeing – LaxmanJhulla, Ram Jhulla. Overnight stay at
Haridwar.
| Person | Car | Rooms | Deluxe | Luxury | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dzire | 01 | 38280 | 43340 | 52140 |
| 02 | Dzire | 01 | 19140 | 21670 | 26070 |
| 03 | Dzire | 01 | 14223 | 16500 | 20460 |
| 04 | 6 Seater Crysta | 02 | 16995 | 19525 | 23925 |
| 05 | 6 Seater Crysta | 02 | 14474 | 16852 | 20988 |
| 06 | 6 Seater Crysta | 03 | 13420 | 15950 | 20350 |
| 07 | 12 Seater Tempo | 03 | 14016 | 16437 | 20649 |
| 08 | 12 Seater Tempo | 04 | 13283 | 15813 | 20213 |
| 09 | 12 Seater Tempo | 04 | 12294 | 14740 | 18993 |
| 10 | 12 Seater Tempo | 05 | 11880 | 14410 | 18810 |
| 11 | 12 Seater Tempo | 05 | 11199 | 13660 | 17940 |
| 12 | 12 Seater Tempo | 06 | 10945 | 13475 | 17875 |
| Destination | Deluxe | Luxury | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haridwar | Hotel Elgrovia | Hotel Renest | Hoted Godwin |
| Guptkashi | Mahi Mountaion | Adhvanta Camp/Sun inn | Village retreat/ Kashi Retreat |
| Haridwar | Hotel Elgrovia | Hotel Renest | Hoted Godwin |
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