Rudra Meditation Cave, Kedarnath

Rudra Cave is a peaceful, spiritual Gufa that is located just a kilometre away from the Kedarnath Dham. A division of GMVN's guest houses, it hosts a meditation place, lying very close to the serene Mandakini River. Rudra Meditation Cave, Kedarnath also provides the meditator with stunning views of the temple below and the panoramic Himalayan beauty at its best. And ever since the prime minister of India, Narendra Modi, went there to meditate, the cave's popularity has visibly skyrocketed. And it has come to be known as Modi Cave!

People are queuing up in large numbers and getting the cave booked as soon as it becomes available for rent. You can spend the night here and gain that much-needed peace of mind!

Meditate in the Rudra Meditation Cave like Modi!

Narendra Modi went up to the cave in 2019 and spent 17 hours there as part of the inauguration. This gathered a lot of media attention, and ever since then, it has become one of the most popular features of Kedarnath apart from the temple.

If you have a spiritual bent of mind, spending time here in a deep state of meditation will be one of the most cherishing memories you will ever have!

Features of Rudra Meditation Cave

The Modi Gufa has several things to it that will inspire you to close your eyes and seek some peace within. The solitude you get here is ideal for meditation, Yoga, and inner reflection. Here are some key features of the cave that will instantly impress you!

• The cave is situated at a lofty height of 12,250 ft, far away from the hustle and bustle of the cities!
• The cave is designed so that it can only accommodate one person at a time. It measures about 5 metres in length and 3 metres in width.
• The cave has a beautiful stone construction and has one wooden door.
• The cave’s built will give you the feeling of traditional Garhwali style.
• You can get gorgeous views of Kedarnath and Bhairavnath temples from here.

Facilities in Rudra Meditation Cave

Don’t get fooled by the humble mention of the cave. It’s just not your regular old cave! Owing to its increased popularity in recent years, it was equipped with a lot of amenities and facilities for the meditators. Here’s what you get:

• Electricity for the guests
• You’re also offered breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Morning and evening teas are also part of the package!
• A telephone is also there
• Drinking water is also available
• Heater to ward off the Himalayan cold
• An attached toilet for added comfort
• You can call an attendant in case you need assistance with something. All you have to do is press a bell. Staff with 24x7 duty are there for your comfort

Cost for Renting

Initially when the cave was opened for meditation, it was priced at INR 3,000 per night; however, after the demand shot up, the prices were brought down substantially in order to accommodate more meditators.

The cost of Rudra Meditation Cave is INR 990 per night. At a time, only one person can stay in the cave, and that too for a maximum of three days.

How to Book Rudra Meditation Cave?

The booking for this cave can be done online via the GMVN website. You will be required to fill out a form, mention the date of your stay, submit appropriate documents, and pay the booking amount.

After your cave has been booked and confirmed, you will be given a detailed brief about the precautions and the procedure for staying at the cave. You will be required to report to Guptkashi two days prior to the day of your stay at the cave.

You will also be made to undergo a complete and thorough medical check-up prior to your stay.

How to Reach Rudra Meditation Cave

First of all, you need to reach the Kedarnath Temple. From the shrine, it’s very easy to reach the cave. You will be required to make your way up the mountain behind the temple for 1 km. It is a very accessible route and can be covered easily.

To reach the Kedarnath temple, you can pick any of the following modes of transport:

By Air

Reach Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, which is about 235 km away from the shrine. From here, you can hire a taxi to get to Guptkashi, Sersi, Sitapur, or Phata. You can take a helicopter trip from there to the Kedarnath helipad, which is just about 500 metres away from the shrine.

By Rail

Both Haridwar Junction (HW) and Rishikesh Railway Station serve as the nearest railway stations. Upon arrival, you can take a bus or hire a cab to reach the temple.

By Road

Reach Haridwar first, which is well-connected with other major cities via national highways. From here you can reach Sonprayag via taxi. After that, take shared jeeps up to Gaurikund. From here onwards, either trek or take pony/Palki service to reach the temple.

Here’s the route map:

Haridwar/Rishikesh → Devprayag → Srinagar → Rudraprayag → Guptkashi → Sonprayag → Gaurikund → Kedarnath

To make your travel smoother and easier, you can also opt for Kedarnath packages, which take care of all your logistics – from food to accommodation to local transfers!

Visit Modi Cave and stay overnight. And see the magic of meditation for yourself!