Pilgrim Travel Guidesमार्गदर्शिका एवं यात्रा निर्देशिका

Quick Summary: Kedarnath is located in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand at an elevation of 3,583 m. There is no direct motorable road or railway to the temple. Yatris must travel by road from Rishikesh (216 km) or Haridwar (240 km) to Sonprayag/Gaurikund. From Gaurikund, pilgrims reach Kedarnath either via a 16 km paved mountain trek (on foot, pony, or palki) or by boarding an authorized 8-to-10 minute helicopter flight from Phata, Sersi, or Guptkashi.