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Kedarnath Ji
Here are some points, everyone wants to know.
If you know more and want to add points, please do.
Kedarnath Yatra is Tough Trek, but we like to be here.
Normally it opens near Akshay Tritiya every year and Doors are closed near Diwali.
Kedarnath Temple is in Kedar Valley.
Kedar Valley is 19+ km from base of Gauri Kund.
Gauri Kund is 5 km far from Son-Prayag, where a private / public transport vehicle can go.
Wiki:
Kedarnath - Wikipedia
Kedarnath is a town in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and has gained importance because of Kedarnath Temple. It is a nagar panchayat in Rudraprayag district. The most remote of the four Chota Char Dhamsites, Kedarnath is located in the Himalayas, about 3,583 m (11,755 ft) above sea level near Chorabari Glacier, the head of river Mandakini, and is flanked by snow-capped peaks, most prominently Kedarnath mountain. The nearest road head is at Gaurikund.
The town suffered extensive destruction during June 2013 from flash floods caused by torrential rains in Uttarakhand state.
Kedarnath - Wikipedia
Distance :
1.
Rishikesh to Sonprayag
212 km
All Hill roads in Construction Phase in 2019
Rishikesh to Sonprayag
2.
Delhi to Rishikesh
250km
Avoid Ghaziabad Route.
Delhi to Rishikesh
3.
Rishikesh to Rudraprayag
142 km
All Hill roads in Construction Phase
www.google.co.in/maps/dir/rishikesh/Sonprayag,+Uttarakhand+246471/@30.5499112,78.9018681,12z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x39093e67cf93f111:0xcc78804a6f941bfe!2m2!1d78.2676116!2d30.0869281!1m5!1m1!1s0x390847eb09d88081:0xc0dddec6a4966363!2m2!1d78.9952754!2d30.6325757
4.
Rudraprayag to Sonprayag
73.2 km
www.google.co.in/maps/dir/rishikesh/Sonprayag,+Uttarakhand+246471/@30.5499112,78.9018681,12z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x39093e67cf93f111:0xcc78804a6f941bfe!2m2!1d78.2676116!2d30.0869281!1m5!1m1!1s0x390847eb09d88081:0xc0dddec6a4966363!2m2!1d78.9952754!2d30.6325757
How to go there?
Train goes till Rishikesh now.
Anybody can book ticket from irctc website.
Take Tickets till Rishikesh Station.
Then goto Bus Adda / Bus Station of Rishikesh
Google Co-Ordinates :
Google Maps
Start your journey in morning.
If you are late than 8 am then better move till Rudraprayag.
Some Buses run for Rudraprayag in morning only.
More buses are available till Rudraprayag which go ahead towards Joshimath or other destinations.
From Rudraprayag, you can get Shared Taxi to Son-Prayag.
People going from Delhi can take Night buses, late evening from
Kashmere Gate Bus Station (ISBT - Bus Adda) to Haridwar or Rishikesh.
Haridwar to Rishikesh can be done on other local buses too.
From Rishikesh Bus Stand you can take Shared Taxi or Bus towards Rudraprayag.
Bus is more comfortable in hills.
People going by car can go via Delhi - Rishikesh.
Check this thread for alternative Routes:
Start your journey anytime but stay at Haridwar or Rishikesh as next whole day will be spent on road.
8 hours or more needed with food, bio breaks etc.
Start early morning or till 8 am to reach on time before sunset at Son-Prayag.
Sitapur is just few km before Son Prayag.
Many Hotels are here available in medium and high budgets.
Phata is another place to stay for helicopter ride.
When You are at Son Prayag:
Son Prayag is a small place.
There are many Rooms available at small & medium budget hotels during Main Yatra Season or Holiday season.
Get Fresh there and be ready there.
Keep Your belongings at Cloak Room of Hotel itself.
Take to trek only what is necessary.
Now Yatra Registration Slip is issued to every individual.
They take your id and take photo of each and every individual.
This is compulsory after 2013 disaster at Kedarnath Ji & Badrinath Ji, Uttarakhand.
There are many counters for this purpose.
Take YATRA- SLIP (PARCHI of Yatra) at a van / Counter at Son Prayag.
(Ask anybody, He will guide You).
You can take Yatra - Slip online also
but no link is available till now.
Best way is to get Yatra Registration Slip at Rishikesh Bus Stand as there is not much rush in morning around 7 am.
There are many other places, where they have counters in a van :
Rudraprayag, Phata, Son Prayag and one more place on the route.
Those who want to book Helicopter go online / Google.
Check which operator has started its service.
Each year different agencies apply and get approval to run these services from Phata and Dehradoon.
Pony Service is now prepaid and they are checking this at 2-3 points on the trek.
Kandi Service also available.
Kandi take you on their back.
Rates are according weight.
For Heavy Persons Palki is also there.
Kandi Service is available at Helipad also.
Now go towards Son Prayag Bridge after crossing the market.
Police / SDRF Team is there to guide you.
Take Shared Taxi after crossing the Bridge.
Police / SDRF Volunteers are also here to guide you.
Shared Taxi will take Rs.20 and will take you till Small Parking of Gaurikund, before 500 metres.
Trek :
Go on foot till Gauri Kund.
Then cross the market.
You can see Prepaid counter of Pony / Kandi etc.
Book at Prepaid Counter only.
Beware Pony wala / Kandi wala can ditch you and leave you in between anywhere.
There are many such incidents reported and complaints are filed.
Those who can go on foot can start yatra ahead.
Bhimbali is main point after 6-7 km.
After 3-4 km you can see Chhoti Lincholi, Badi Lincholi & Chhani,
where there are many tents available for stay.
LED Street Light is also there to guide you in darkness.
But use Power bank and mobile as there may be no light at times.
Street Light is at distance also.
After Chhani, you can go to Rudra Point.
From here Dhaba starts after few km and Glacier area.
GMVN Huts are few km ahead
Take Trekking Stick (Danda) for Uphill or coming down.
This thing works at many points.
Check Pony & Pony wala, STICK works as DETERRENT.
Try to take small steps on climb and take rest at regular intervals.
Take 30 Min walk then 10-15 Min Rest.
After 7-8 km of trek, Oxygen Level decreases.
Take 20-50 steps depending on your breathing condition and rest for 1 minute only to make normal the Heartbeat.
This way You can enjoy the Trek of 19-21 Km in a better manner.
Buransh (Rhododendron) Juice with some Lemon Juice mixed in it helps more to get enough boost in your body.
Fill it in a bottle and sip small quantity only once every 50-100 metres.
Cucumber / Orange etc Juicy Fruits also help in gaining energy.
You can take Pony also, if not all but for few of You.
Pony rates are fixed and are Prepaid available at Prepaid Counters.
Others can go on foot.
On foot the trek is more adventurous and beautiful views can be seen.
On Sunny days, Sun is hot.
Sitting arrangement is not good but you can sit at Dhabas and have some water or light food.
Take Orange / Juicy Fruits / Glucose / Milk / Cold Drinks etc for trek.
Temperature on trek is cool and OK but trek needs drinking water.
Drinking water is available every 500 meters.
At top temperature is cold like in winters.
You may need a jacket or woolens at night.
At top You may SHIVER with Cold at 10 degree Celcius or even less at night.
Take Woolen Clothes with You for Evening or Night stay.
Take Photography Break, Food Break, Breakfast Break, Tea break
and Your own Break etc. etc.
After 8 or more hours You will reach to the Kedar Valley.
Kedar Temple (Main Premises) is 2-3 km ahead of Rudra Point.
500 Metres before main premises, you will get Dashan Parchi / Darshan token of a Group No.
When announced, you can join the line of your group.
200 Individuals are there in a group.
Check Group No. on LED Displays or by hearing announcement.
You can keep baggage at Dhaba / Shops for a price or can have Prasad / food from them.
Put Your all belongings, except your cotton / woolen clothing.
Mobile is allowed to take in line but Phtography is banned inside Temple Premises.
After Darshan now prepare yourself for Bhairon ji Temple at 1 km climb.
Ask for route to Bhairon ji at side hill.
Now You are tired and want to go slow.
Take your time.
After reaching Bhairon ji, have Darshan and check Views from there.
Rush Time:
During Holidays of children, mostly from 15 May to 15 July , rush in more normally.
If You can avoid this, You will get Darshan easily.
Pony will be available easily.
Rooms will also be there in enough numbers everywhere.
Jam on roads will also be there.
Helicopter Ride should also be booked in advance.
Keep eye on weather as Helicopter Service stops during bad weather at top or at starting point - Phata / Dehradoon.
Rate shoots Double, Tripple or anytimes more depending on the rush for basic things.
Get ready for such emergencies.
Cellular Network :
Internet may not work at top / Kedar Valley.
Internet works surely at Son Prayag.
Jio works till Srinagar.
After that it works at Son Prayag only.
Vodafone is OK
Airtel is OK.
But network is not good at remote areas if doing navigation in car.
Jio can be used for calling only at top.
Link of website of Kedarnath Temple Committee :
Please add more, whatever You know.
Nearby Places :
For those who want to go to Triyugi Narayan Temple can do so it in 2-3 hours easily.
Triyugi Narayan Temple is near Son Prayag at top of a hill.
It is 13km from Sonprayag.
You can go on your on own car or take taxi from Son Prayag.
There is not much rush and you can cover it easily in half an hour.
There is a View Point ahead and must go there for the best view of nearby peaks.
Keep Camera out as not to miss Hill Views, River Views etc.
You can stay here too if there is no room at Son Prayag / Sitapur and most people have no idea about this place.
Only basic accommodation is available here.
Stay here only if you have own car.
Here are some points, everyone wants to know.
If you know more and want to add points, please do.
Kedarnath Yatra is Tough Trek, but we like to be here.
Normally it opens near Akshay Tritiya every year and Doors are closed near Diwali.
Kedarnath Temple is in Kedar Valley.
Kedar Valley is 19+ km from base of Gauri Kund.
Gauri Kund is 5 km far from Son-Prayag, where a private / public transport vehicle can go.
Wiki:
Kedarnath - Wikipedia
Kedarnath is a town in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and has gained importance because of Kedarnath Temple. It is a nagar panchayat in Rudraprayag district. The most remote of the four Chota Char Dhamsites, Kedarnath is located in the Himalayas, about 3,583 m (11,755 ft) above sea level near Chorabari Glacier, the head of river Mandakini, and is flanked by snow-capped peaks, most prominently Kedarnath mountain. The nearest road head is at Gaurikund.
The town suffered extensive destruction during June 2013 from flash floods caused by torrential rains in Uttarakhand state.
Kedarnath - Wikipedia
Distance :
1.
Rishikesh to Sonprayag
212 km
All Hill roads in Construction Phase in 2019
Rishikesh to Sonprayag
2.
Delhi to Rishikesh
250km
Avoid Ghaziabad Route.
Delhi to Rishikesh
3.
Rishikesh to Rudraprayag
142 km
All Hill roads in Construction Phase
www.google.co.in/maps/dir/rishikesh/Sonprayag,+Uttarakhand+246471/@30.5499112,78.9018681,12z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x39093e67cf93f111:0xcc78804a6f941bfe!2m2!1d78.2676116!2d30.0869281!1m5!1m1!1s0x390847eb09d88081:0xc0dddec6a4966363!2m2!1d78.9952754!2d30.6325757
4.
Rudraprayag to Sonprayag
73.2 km
www.google.co.in/maps/dir/rishikesh/Sonprayag,+Uttarakhand+246471/@30.5499112,78.9018681,12z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x39093e67cf93f111:0xcc78804a6f941bfe!2m2!1d78.2676116!2d30.0869281!1m5!1m1!1s0x390847eb09d88081:0xc0dddec6a4966363!2m2!1d78.9952754!2d30.6325757
How to go there?
Train goes till Rishikesh now.
Anybody can book ticket from irctc website.
Take Tickets till Rishikesh Station.
Then goto Bus Adda / Bus Station of Rishikesh
Google Co-Ordinates :
Google Maps
Start your journey in morning.
If you are late than 8 am then better move till Rudraprayag.
Some Buses run for Rudraprayag in morning only.
More buses are available till Rudraprayag which go ahead towards Joshimath or other destinations.
From Rudraprayag, you can get Shared Taxi to Son-Prayag.
People going from Delhi can take Night buses, late evening from
Kashmere Gate Bus Station (ISBT - Bus Adda) to Haridwar or Rishikesh.
Haridwar to Rishikesh can be done on other local buses too.
From Rishikesh Bus Stand you can take Shared Taxi or Bus towards Rudraprayag.
Bus is more comfortable in hills.
People going by car can go via Delhi - Rishikesh.
Check this thread for alternative Routes:
Start your journey anytime but stay at Haridwar or Rishikesh as next whole day will be spent on road.
8 hours or more needed with food, bio breaks etc.
Start early morning or till 8 am to reach on time before sunset at Son-Prayag.
Sitapur is just few km before Son Prayag.
Many Hotels are here available in medium and high budgets.
Phata is another place to stay for helicopter ride.
When You are at Son Prayag:
Son Prayag is a small place.
There are many Rooms available at small & medium budget hotels during Main Yatra Season or Holiday season.
Get Fresh there and be ready there.
Keep Your belongings at Cloak Room of Hotel itself.
Take to trek only what is necessary.
Now Yatra Registration Slip is issued to every individual.
They take your id and take photo of each and every individual.
This is compulsory after 2013 disaster at Kedarnath Ji & Badrinath Ji, Uttarakhand.
There are many counters for this purpose.
Take YATRA- SLIP (PARCHI of Yatra) at a van / Counter at Son Prayag.
(Ask anybody, He will guide You).
You can take Yatra - Slip online also
but no link is available till now.
Best way is to get Yatra Registration Slip at Rishikesh Bus Stand as there is not much rush in morning around 7 am.
There are many other places, where they have counters in a van :
Rudraprayag, Phata, Son Prayag and one more place on the route.
Those who want to book Helicopter go online / Google.
Check which operator has started its service.
Each year different agencies apply and get approval to run these services from Phata and Dehradoon.
Pony Service is now prepaid and they are checking this at 2-3 points on the trek.
Kandi Service also available.
Kandi take you on their back.
Rates are according weight.
For Heavy Persons Palki is also there.
Kandi Service is available at Helipad also.
Now go towards Son Prayag Bridge after crossing the market.
Police / SDRF Team is there to guide you.
Take Shared Taxi after crossing the Bridge.
Police / SDRF Volunteers are also here to guide you.
Shared Taxi will take Rs.20 and will take you till Small Parking of Gaurikund, before 500 metres.
Trek :
Go on foot till Gauri Kund.
Then cross the market.
You can see Prepaid counter of Pony / Kandi etc.
Book at Prepaid Counter only.
Beware Pony wala / Kandi wala can ditch you and leave you in between anywhere.
There are many such incidents reported and complaints are filed.
Those who can go on foot can start yatra ahead.
Bhimbali is main point after 6-7 km.
After 3-4 km you can see Chhoti Lincholi, Badi Lincholi & Chhani,
where there are many tents available for stay.
LED Street Light is also there to guide you in darkness.
But use Power bank and mobile as there may be no light at times.
Street Light is at distance also.
After Chhani, you can go to Rudra Point.
From here Dhaba starts after few km and Glacier area.
GMVN Huts are few km ahead
Take Trekking Stick (Danda) for Uphill or coming down.
This thing works at many points.
Check Pony & Pony wala, STICK works as DETERRENT.
Try to take small steps on climb and take rest at regular intervals.
Take 30 Min walk then 10-15 Min Rest.
After 7-8 km of trek, Oxygen Level decreases.
Take 20-50 steps depending on your breathing condition and rest for 1 minute only to make normal the Heartbeat.
This way You can enjoy the Trek of 19-21 Km in a better manner.
Buransh (Rhododendron) Juice with some Lemon Juice mixed in it helps more to get enough boost in your body.
Fill it in a bottle and sip small quantity only once every 50-100 metres.
Cucumber / Orange etc Juicy Fruits also help in gaining energy.
You can take Pony also, if not all but for few of You.
Pony rates are fixed and are Prepaid available at Prepaid Counters.
Others can go on foot.
On foot the trek is more adventurous and beautiful views can be seen.
On Sunny days, Sun is hot.
Sitting arrangement is not good but you can sit at Dhabas and have some water or light food.
Take Orange / Juicy Fruits / Glucose / Milk / Cold Drinks etc for trek.
Temperature on trek is cool and OK but trek needs drinking water.
Drinking water is available every 500 meters.
At top temperature is cold like in winters.
You may need a jacket or woolens at night.
At top You may SHIVER with Cold at 10 degree Celcius or even less at night.
Take Woolen Clothes with You for Evening or Night stay.
Take Photography Break, Food Break, Breakfast Break, Tea break
and Your own Break etc. etc.
After 8 or more hours You will reach to the Kedar Valley.
Kedar Temple (Main Premises) is 2-3 km ahead of Rudra Point.
500 Metres before main premises, you will get Dashan Parchi / Darshan token of a Group No.
When announced, you can join the line of your group.
200 Individuals are there in a group.
Check Group No. on LED Displays or by hearing announcement.
You can keep baggage at Dhaba / Shops for a price or can have Prasad / food from them.
Put Your all belongings, except your cotton / woolen clothing.
Mobile is allowed to take in line but Phtography is banned inside Temple Premises.
After Darshan now prepare yourself for Bhairon ji Temple at 1 km climb.
Ask for route to Bhairon ji at side hill.
Now You are tired and want to go slow.
Take your time.
After reaching Bhairon ji, have Darshan and check Views from there.
Rush Time:
During Holidays of children, mostly from 15 May to 15 July , rush in more normally.
If You can avoid this, You will get Darshan easily.
Pony will be available easily.
Rooms will also be there in enough numbers everywhere.
Jam on roads will also be there.
Helicopter Ride should also be booked in advance.
Keep eye on weather as Helicopter Service stops during bad weather at top or at starting point - Phata / Dehradoon.
Rate shoots Double, Tripple or anytimes more depending on the rush for basic things.
Get ready for such emergencies.
Cellular Network :
Internet may not work at top / Kedar Valley.
Internet works surely at Son Prayag.
Jio works till Srinagar.
After that it works at Son Prayag only.
Vodafone is OK
Airtel is OK.
But network is not good at remote areas if doing navigation in car.
Jio can be used for calling only at top.
Link of website of Kedarnath Temple Committee :
Code:
[URL='http://badarikedar.org/chardham/Kedarnath[/CODE']http://badarikedar.org/chardham/Kedarnath [/URL]Please add more, whatever You know.
Nearby Places :
For those who want to go to Triyugi Narayan Temple can do so it in 2-3 hours easily.
Triyugi Narayan Temple is near Son Prayag at top of a hill.
It is 13km from Sonprayag.
You can go on your on own car or take taxi from Son Prayag.
There is not much rush and you can cover it easily in half an hour.
There is a View Point ahead and must go there for the best view of nearby peaks.
Keep Camera out as not to miss Hill Views, River Views etc.
You can stay here too if there is no room at Son Prayag / Sitapur and most people have no idea about this place.
Only basic accommodation is available here.
Stay here only if you have own car.
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