Kedarnath Yatra (or Kedarnath Yatra) is one of many holy pilgrimages that India offers. Kedarnath was dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Uttarakhand, at 3583 feet above sea level. Kedarnath belongs to the Char and Panch Kedar Dhams. It is the only leg of the pilgrimage that starts in a remote area near high peaks. Millions of pilgrims annually travel to Kedarnath Dham through Delhi, and Delhi is well-connected with major towns and cities throughout Uttarakhand. You can travel from Delhi to Kedarnath using train, air, or road. This article will tell you how to reach Kedarnath in Delhi.
- By road: Rishikesh/ Haridwar provides the most important starting point for the route to Kedarnath. During the summer pilgrimage season, buses transport pilgrims by bus from New Delhi via Rishikesh or Haridwar to Kedarnath. Gaurikund, close to the National Highway 109 in the vicinity of Kedarnath Temple, is the closest. Uttarakhand Transport Corporation has a direct bus that runs from Delhi to Gaurikund. Inter-state buses also make stops around Gaurikund. Pilgrims could locate regular buses to Gaurikund as early as the morning. It is necessary to first reach Rishikesh or Haridwar before you can get on a bus or taxi to Kedarnath.
- Kedarnath does have a railway station, but it is only accessible by train. Rishikesh lies approximately 210km away from Gaurikund and is the nearest train station. Rishikesh railway station connects to most major Indian towns and offers daily trains. Taxis and buses can be taken from the rail station to Gaurikund. It is possible to hike the 16-kilometer distance from Gauri Kund, Kedarnath, by either a pony or on foot.
- By plane: The flight takes approximately one hour from Delhi to Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, which is about 239 km from Kedarnath. There are several options for getting around Dehradun. You can rent a cab to take you to Rishikesh or take a taxi to get you on your way to Kedarnath. Delhi is the closest international airport. Also, the Uttarakhand government provides Heli charter services. You must book in advance to board the charter that will take you directly to Kedarnath from either Phata or Guptkashi.
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