About the Kedarnath Darshan

One of the Char Dham stops and over 1200 years in age, the Kedarnath temple opens it’s ways to travellers from April to September. At a height of 11,657 ft, the Kedarnath Yatra is both a devotee’s desire and trekker’s dream. Kedarnath tour package is an odyssey through glacial caves, snow packed passerby mountains, lush green lands, and a trail carved in the middle. The hike though the garhwal mountain ranges will give you many sneaks at the Mandakini river flowing alongside your journey like an encouraging fellow traveller.

They say you have to be called upon by the deity of the Kedarnath himself, Lord Shiva to even embark on the journey. So this would be a great time to find yourself incredibly lucky, for you have been called. The path to this beautiful place of worship slowly ascends as you greet numerous travelers like you.

As you climb further, stroll your eyes around to scenery to encounter numerous types of terrains along the way. Green mountain, snow covered peaks and stark brownish hills with no vegetation will also cross your path. Take a mule ride if the walk gets difficult after a while, it usually costs around Rs. 2500-Rs.3000 for the whole way, but it could cost more depending on various factors.

At one point you’ll come across a glacier with it’s mouth wide open at you. You can try standing in front of the opening, you’ll feel a breeze cooler than an air conditioned drift. Nature’s own cooler! The snowy mountain ranges will become more prominent as you get closer to the shrine. You’ll see a white peak stare at you as you get closer on the kedarnath trip - the Keadardome peak. The temple sits just below it’s view so get ready to approach the highlight of your entire kedarnath tour package.

With the mighty snow laden Keadardome peak standing behind it like a protector, you come across one of the most beautiful sights you will ever behold. At the climax of the Kedarnath yatra, you’ll feel like you're ascending into the realm of clouds as you walk up the heavenly white steps. Placed right in front of you, right in the open is the splendid home of Lord Shiva. A stairway to this spellbinding beauty in the middle of high rising mountains with the temple placed tactfully on a huge rectangular slab of stone - and that’s it. Explore it and pay your respects to the mountains and Lord Shiva, a dream come true for many many aspirant visitors.

It is said that the Pandavas went on to build the Kedarnath shrine. You can see their references in the carvings on the exterior walls of the mandir. Adi Shankara later went on to build a bit more around the temple. Legends say that the Pandava brothers seeked lord Shiva in repentance for having massacred their own kin. Shiva, not willing to forgive their sins, hid himself in Guptkashi. As you make your way to Guptkashi, you’ll pass through Devprayag and Rudraprayag, which offers breathtaking views of the river Alaknanda & Mandakini.

Many locals have arranged their livelihood towards making the kedarnath trip comfortable for travellers, so you’ll find a copious amount of shops and stalls on the trip. You can enjoy hot Maggi and tea in numerous places along the trip. Occasional medical shops can be found on the way with stores of oxygen if needed. You’ll find many people willing to take you the whole Kedarnath tour on a mule, you can exercise this option when completely tired. This is a chargeable service.

The Kedarnath tour package goes on for 4 days and 3 nights with comfortable accommodation arrangements in hotels on a sharing basis. The Kedarnath Yatra is usually from Haridwar to Haridwar. The first day of the Kedarnath tour involves a 8-9 hour drive to the above mentioned Guptkashi, now we already know what it’s famous for. Upon arrival, you can visit the ArdhNarishwar Temple & take part in the prayers. A good night’s rest is necessary for the next day which will be quite eventful. A big day lies ahead.

The day 2 of the Kedarnath package involves a 30km drive and 19km trek. Starting our day with a hearty breakfast, it’s time to start the drive to Sonparyag, and from there to Gauri Kund. Today is the day you’ll see the beautiful view of the shrine where Lord Shiva stays, you’ve been dreaming about.

Visit this beautiful house of prayer, participate in it, get lost in it’s beautiful architecture. Made out of massive grey blocks of stone, the temple for sure is a marvel to look at. Spend some time listening to mythological stories of this holy place and try connecting it’s dots with the Mahabharat epic. Move towards the allotted accommodation as evening falls, and take rest for the day after a delicious dinner.

The next morning marks the return of your journey. Eat your breakfast and don’t miss out on the morning aarti - It’s an essential part of the trip. Now begin your descent towards Gauri Kund the same way you came up. The day was setting when you climbed this way the last time, now the day is rising. Notice the difference between the morning colours and the evening colours reflecting on the mountain - just surreal. Meet your cabs waiting for you in GauriKund and now starts the 30km drive towards Gupt Kashi. You’ll be halting here not the night post some really amazing dinner.

Now, the final leg of the Kedarnath trip - it’s time to get up, have breakfast and settle in for another long drive to Haridwar. That marks the end of the trek.

A beautiful journey has come to an end, but the experience of the kedarnath yatra will stay with you for many lifetimes.

If you are on travelling at Kedarnath Trek then you can also visit Kedarkantha Trek, valley of flowers national park, chopta chandrashila trek. Because these are one of the nearby places of Kedarnath. It will surely make your visit more memorable.