Kedarnath Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Unttarakhand, India
About Kedarnath
Kedarnath is one of the fourChar Dham Yatra(चार धाम यात्रा) Hindu pilgrim centers. The town and the temple are open from May to October, as there will be heavy snowfall in winter. Specific dates are always announced prior to the Yatra (Journey) as per the Hindu Calendar, and one needs to check for specific dates for each year. You can still visit when the town is shut down, but be prepared for heavy snowfall. Gaurikund, which is around 4 km above from the Sonprayag base camp, also shuts down in winter. At Gaurikund you can also take a dip in the holy water from a hot spring. It's a great relief to take a bath in hot water. Some may find it crowded and polluted. It feels like you are just a few km away from heaven while on the trek toKedarnath temple. You will need to trek 16 km for one sid
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