Kedarnath Tour Packages

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q. Who is the God of Kedarnath?

• Kedarnath is situated in the Rudraprayag locale of Uttarakhand. This sacred sanctuary was set up by Adi Shankaracharya, around 1000 years back. This Temple is committed to Lord Shiva and is identified with the Epic Mahabharata. Pandavas showed up at this spot while going towards Swarga for having the endowments of Lord Shiva.

• Q. Best time to visit Kedarnath?

• The best and ideal time for visiting Kedarnath Dham is from April month when upon the arrival of Akshay Tritiya the entryway of the sanctuary opens. So from April to May and again from September to October and after October when the Bhai Dooj/Dwitiya celebration is on set this is the point at which the entryway of the sanctuary shuts once more. While in the middle of this current month sanctuary stays open yet because of precipitation in June and July because of the avalanche, yatra gets uneasy.

• Q. Is Kedarnath safe to travel?

• While going to Kedarnath Dham in the group you need to take the most extreme consideration of your possessions and furthermore, during the monsoon season, there is a significant landslide while in transit to Kedarnath so it is encouraged not to plan an excursion during that time.

• Q. Can we visit Kedarnath by helicopter?

• Kedarnath can be visited by helicopter from Dehradun's Sahastradhara helipad. You will travel to Phata, Guptkashi, Sersi, or Sitapur helipad and from the evolving helicopter, you will travel to Kedarnath Dham. Yatra can be finished in one day by helicopter.

• Q. Does Kedarnath have snow?

• Kedarnath is situated at a height of 3,553 m which is considerably higher than Badrinath so it gets substantial snowfall in great sum. Because of the Snowfall, the sanctuary stays shut and the Doli of Lord Shiva moves to lower elevation.

• Q. ATM facilities in Kedarnath?

• There are various ATMs located close to Kedarnath Dham. Exceptional assistance in the Kedarnath Dham was begun by HDFC bank lately. Money can likewise be withdrawn in Rudraprayag, Guptkashi, and Agastya muni.

• Q. How can one visit Kedarnath from Rishikesh and Haridwar?

• You can recruit a private taxi administration as the distance from Rishikesh is 216 km and from Haridwar, it is 239 km. You can likewise board the nearby transports from Rishikesh to Gaurikund which is about 17km before Kedarnath Dham and from that point trekking toward Kedarnath Dham begins.

• Q. How long is Kedarnath trek and how can it be covered?

• Trekking for Kedarnath Dham begins from Gaurikund which is very nearly 17 km of a distance. You can cover this distance on foot however if you would prefer not to trek, at that point you can take helicopter administration from Phata, Gaurikund, Sersi and Sitapur helipad. If you would prefer not to travel and furthermore don't have any desire to spend a gigantic measure of Helicopter then you can likewise take poney and Doli support or can likewise take a stick for covering the distance.

• Q. How can one visit Kedarnath from Delhi by air?

• You can directly fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi to Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. It's a domestic airport connected to major cities of India. For a further journey, you can take local transport to reach Gaurikund. From there it is a trek of 17 km to reach the Kedarnath temple.

• Q. Restaurant facilities in Kedarnath?

• There are different restaurants like the Mayadeep eatery, snow see café and jaybird restaurant in the market area, offering different sorts of vegetarian dishes.

• Q. Where to Stay in Kedarnath?

• There are many good hotels located near Guptkashi which offer the best comfortable accommodation for the guest and if you don't want to stay in a hotel then you can also opt for Dharamshala or can stay in GMVN but for that, you need to make a prior booking because it is generally fully occupied in the peak season.

• Q. How is the condition of the road to Kedarnath Dham?

• It's vital to take the pre-information on streets prior to going into the sloping region. During the monsoon season, there can be landslides that cause trouble. In any case, the streets to Kedarnath are excellent and smooth as they are important for NH-109 and NH-58 till Gaurikund.

• Q. When does the door of Kedarnath shrine opens and when it shuts again?

• Kedarnath Dhams opens for the interval of predominantly a half year for the visit that begins from the month of April or May. The opening date of the sanctuary is set before the event of Akshay Tritiya, which is declared by Kedar-Badri Mandir Samiti and the Char Dham sanctuary board of trustees. While Kedarnath Dhams close on the occasion of Bhai Dooj/Dwitiya for the period of six months.

• Q. What is the cost of dandi, kandi or mule from Gaurikund?

• The cost of Dandi, Kandi and mule are set by the administrative authority and for booking them you can directly book them from Gaurikund/Sonprayag at a fixed cost. For Dandi it may be up to 4550, for Kandi it may go up to 3350, and for poney is approx. 4100.

• Q. Is Kedarnath trek easy or difficult ? Can older people of 50 Years or above, with good health do this trek?

• Yes, the trek of 17 km from Gauri Kund to Kedarnath Dham is of difficult grade. Some parts are easy to cross but some of them need extra skills and will to cross. If you are having any elderly people or kids with you then you can hire Poney, Kandi, or Palki for them. There are proper eating joints and water refilling points to keep you hydrated throughout.

• Q. What is the opening & closing time of Kedarnath shrine?

• The timing for Darshan at Kedarnath temple is from 2 am till 1:30 in noon and again from 5:30 pm till 10 pm in the night.

• Q. What will happen if someone is not able to trek down by late evening?

• If the person is not able to reach the destination by the evening time then they can hire Poney or mule to reach their desired destination. You can also take a halt at Jungle Chatti, Bheem Bali and Lincholi and can stay in tents and complete the journey, next morning.

• Q. Is there any fixed trekking time?

• Yes, there is a fixed time for trekkers and no one can trek to Kedarnath Dham before  04:00 am and after 01:30 pm. The route is closed after this fixed period of time.

• Q. What certificates are required for trekking to the Kedarnath Shrine?

• You also need to have a fitness certificate for trekking to Kedarnath Dham Which can be taken at Guptkashi or Sonprayag. Your fitness check will be done at the Sonprayag Check post for the trekking.

• Q. How can we reach Kedarnath Shrine by rail or by road?

• You can opt for any A/C, non-A/C bus, or a Volvo from the Kashmiri gate Interstate bus terminal. After reaching Haridwar/Rishikesh you can either hire a private taxi or can also take another bus going to Gaurikund. For the train service, you can take a direct train to Haridwar/Rishikesh Railway station from Delhi railway station and by reaching there you can choose any local transport to reach Gaurikund.

• Q. How can we seek the blessing of Baba Kedarnath during the winter time?

• You can visit the Holy shrine throughout the colder time of year yet because of harsh climate conditions the doors of four shrines are closed and the Doli of every one of the four God and Goddess are brought to a sanctuary situated in a close-by area that is arranged at a lower elevation. The Doli of Baba Kedarnath is moved to a temple situated in Ukhimath where they are worshipped for another half a year.

• Q. Where can I register myself for Kedarnath Yatra?

• If you are wishing to visit the Kedarnath shrine then you need to do Chardham Yatra Biometric registration that should be possible both offline and on the web. For offline service, you can visit the Biometric points situated at Rishikesh, Haridwar, Jankichatti, Gangotri, Phata, Guptkashi, and if you need to enroll on the web, at that point you can sign on to http://onlinechardhamyatra.in/. To enlist you simply need to have an Aadhar card and portable number.