Kedarnath Yatra trekking way is one of the hard climb from char dham yatra. It is an annual Hindu pilgrimage to the shrine of Lord Shiva located in the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India. The temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, the holiest of Shiva temples. The Kedarnath Yatra is a part of the Chardham Yatra, a pilgrimage of four sites in Uttarakhand. The yatra usually begins from the town of Haridwar and culminates at Kedarnath. The temple is open for six months in a year, from the month of April to November. The other three sites for the Chardham Yatra are Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. Kedarnath trekking way is ost of the steep climb. The path is made by govt very nicely. On kedarnath trekking way you get all support like medical camps – tea stalls and other eatable things. Better to carry your snack in your backpack.
Kedarnath yatra trekking way & trip planing
To do the Kedarnathg yatra first you have to register yourself for Yatra. Which can be done on this govt site https://registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in/
Kedarnath yatra ex Haridwar starts by taking a bus ride to Sonprayag, which is located at a distance of around 200km and takes approximately 8 hours to reach. From Sonprayag to Gaurikund by local taxi early morning, After Gaurikund the yatra continues on foot or by Palki/Doli (for elderly and disabled people) to reach Kedarnath. The trek to Kedarnath trekking way is a steep climb of around 17km, which takes around 8-10 hours. After reaching Kedarnath, devotees can pay their respects at the temple and seek blessings from Lord Shiva.
Kedarnath Bhairav Temple is located near the Kedarnath Temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Bhairava. The temple was constructed in 814 AD by Adi Shankaracharya and is known for its architectural beauty and spiritual significance.
kedarnath Trip planing with Bhairav Temple
Vasuki Tal is located at an altitude of 4135 m, near the famous Kedarnath temple. It is a lake surrounded by snow-capped peaks and lush meadows, and is an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus. The lake is named after Vasuki, the king of serpents, who is believed to have meditated here.
After the yatra, devotees return to sonprayag next 3rd day. Today can explore nearby temple like Trijuginarayn. than next day Haridwar by taking a bus or taxi.
