Distance (K.M.) |
Time taken in hours |
Height above sea level |
Temperature |
Clothing |
From Rishikesh- 220 kilometers |
7 hrs |
3584m |
Max. -15.0(summers)
Min.-below 0 0(Winters)
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Light woolens in summers
Heavy woolens in winters
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The traditional Hindu pilgrim route is Haridwar - Rishikesh - Devaprayag - Tehri - Dharasu - Yamunotri - Uttar Kashi - Gangotri - Triyugnarayan - Gowrikund and Kedarnath where Kedarnath is the last destination but certainly with grave significance.
Kedarnath is amongst one of the major Shiva temples, of the country. Located at the foundation of the river Mandakini, Kedarnath is one of the twelve Jyothirlingas, of Lord Shiva, and one of the Panch Kedars. It is believed that the Pandavas constructed the temple of Kedarnath.
At the entrance of the temple, is the statue of Nandi, the divine bull of Shiva. As we head in, we see the walls inside the temple are exquisitely carved with images, and the temple dwells a Shiva Lingam, worshipped by pilgrims. The first week of May is the time when the doors of the temple are open to pilgrims, who flock from all parts of India, for a holy pilgrimage offered by convenient Tour Packages too.
Held in the month of June, an ideal expression of Hindu religion and culture. The Badri Kedar festival is held in the sacred shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath. The festivities go on for of eight days. The festival brings together the unique and splendid artists of India.
The distinct place to tour and see in Kedarnath are Gaurikund; the trekking base of Kedarnath. Thermal springs with medicinal value is significance here.
The Bhairavnath temple at the south of the temple of Kedarnath, is devoted to Lord Bhairav, Gandhi Sarovar is a lake in Kedarnath having crystal clear water with ice floating on its surface.
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