The portals of the noted Himalayan shrine of Kedarnath will be reopened for pilgrims on May 8,
"Kedarnath temple would be reopened on English hawthorn 8 at 0500 hrs in the morning," articulated Chairman of Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath temple committee.
The mahurat for reopening of Kedarnath shrine was determined at Omkareshwar temple in Ukhimath, the winter sojourn of Lord Shiva, by priests and other religious leaders on the juncture of Mahashivaratri announce the reopening date.
Kedarnath shrine, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated a meridian of 3,581 meter in Garhwal Himalayas in Rudraprayag district.
After turning over the last road head at Gaurikund, the pilgrims have to contract an arduous and sturdy trek of 14 klick to reach the shrine.
Kedarnath is among the four Himalayan enshrines called in Chardhams that let in Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. The shrines are closed in October-November each year and reopen in April-May as the area stays snow-bound during the time.
How to Reach-
Air: Jolly grant (Dehradun)-239 km away from Kedarnath of which 225 km is by road and rest 14 km is on foot.
Rail: Railhead at Rishikesh, 221 km away of which 207 km is by road and the rest 14 km is on foot.
Railhead at Kotdwara, 250 km away, of which 236 km is by road and rest 14 km is on foot.
Road: Kedarnath is approachable on footfrom Gaurikund, which is connected by road with Rishikesh, Kotdwara, Dehradun, Haridwar and other important hill stations of Garhwal and Kumaon Hills.
Bus This service is available at Rishikesh, Haridwar and Kotdwara for Gaurikund. During Yatra season, some special Yatra services are also arranged to Gaurikund.
Distance from Rishikesh to kedarnath 223 km, via Deoprayag 70 km, Shrinagar 35 km, Rudraprayag 34 km, Tilwara 9 km, Agastyamuni 10 km, Kund 15 km, Sonprayag 3 km Gaurikund 5 km, Rambara 7 km, Garurchatti 4 km, Sri Kedarnath 3 km.
Transport: Buess, private taxies and other light vehicles also ply between Rishikesh and Garikund-Badrinath and back. The charges are not fixed.
Horses, Dandies and Ponies are available at Gaurikund for going and carrying luggage to Kedarnath.
Kedarnath STD Codes
Rishikesh - 0135
Deoprayag - 01378
Srinagar - 01346
Rudraparyag - 01364
Guptkashi - 01364
Gaurikund - 01364
Kedarnath - 01364
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