{"id":368,"date":"2018-08-18T06:48:47","date_gmt":"2018-08-18T06:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/?p=368"},"modified":"2026-07-30T10:34:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T10:34:26","slug":"how-to-prepare-kedarnath-yatra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/how-to-prepare-kedarnath-yatra\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for Kedarnath Yatra: Complete Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Hindu temple of Kedarnath<\/a> is one of the holiest and most sacred shrines in India. Situated high among the Garhwal Himalayan range at a height of 3,583 metres above sea level, the temple site offers its visitors some of the most panoramic and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva<\/a>, and as history dictates, this prime center of pilgrimage was established by the Pandava brothers. The temple is not directly accessible by road and can only be reached after covering an uphill trek of approximately 16 km (the older pre-2013 route measured around 17\u201318 km), which commences from Gaurikund<\/a>, gaining roughly 1,600 metres in elevation along the way. Apart from being one of the significant parts of the Chota Char Dham Yatra<\/a>, the temple is also one of the 12 primary Jyotirlingas of India.<\/p>\n

Kedarnath can only be reached during the summer and autumn months when the snow has melted and the roads have been cleared for the journey \u2014 though exact road-clearance timing can vary a little each year depending on winter snowfall. The gates open at the onset of the summer months on the eve of Akshaya Tritiya, which falls during the months of April and May. During the open season, several thousand devout Hindu pilgrims undertake this journey to cleanse their souls and attain moksha in life. There are numerous options to reach Kedarnath Dham if you are not too keen on walking all the way. Mules and palanquins are available for a more comfortable journey. Additionally, helicopter services for the Char Dham Yatra<\/a> are also provided for people seeking a convenient alternative. These options are usually taken up by senior citizens and people suffering from some sort of physical ailment.<\/p>\n

Good preparation for the Kedarnath Yatra<\/a> makes the difference between an exhausting ordeal and a genuinely fulfilling pilgrimage. If you are planning to undertake this potentially life-changing journey, follow these preparatory guidelines:<\/p>\n

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