Kedarnath Dham
श्री केदारनाथ धाम
Introduction
Stone on stone at 3,584 m, standing through a thousand Himalayan winters in Garhwal.
Spiritual & Religious Significance
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and the highest among the Chhota Char Dham.
History & Mythology
Believed to have been built by the Pandavas and later revived by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century.
Temple Architecture & Sanctum
The temple is built of massive stone slabs and remains snow-covered for most of the year.
How To Reach
Trek, pony, palki or helicopter from Sonprayag/Gaurikund.
Sacred Temples Nearby
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Kedarnath from Sonprayag? ↓
Kedarnath is about 19 km from Sonprayag — a 16 km trek from Gaurikund, which is roughly 5 km from Sonprayag by road.
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