Lord Shiva (Jyotirlinga)
Kedarnath
केदारनाथ
Kedarnath Temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and is located in the Himalayan range near the Mandakini river. The temple is believed to have been built by the Pandavas and later revived by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century.
Altitude
3,583 meters (11,755 ft)
Location
Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand
Significance
One of the 12 JyotirlingasPart of Char Dham YatraPart of Panch KedarBuilt by Pandavas according to legend
Current Time at Kedarnath
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Lat: 30°44'7" NLong: 79°4'1" E
Temple Timings & Dates
Darshan Timings4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Opening Date
Akshaya Tritiya (April/May)अक्षय तृतीया
Closing Date
Bhai Dooj (October/November)भाई दूज
Best Time to VisitMay to June and September to October
Trek Distance16 km from Gaurikund
How to Reach Kedarnath
By Air
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (238 km)
By Rail
Rishikesh Railway Station (216 km)
By Road
Gaurikund is the last motorable point, then 16 km trek