Kedarnath Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, located near the Mandakini River in the Himalayas of Garhwal, Uttarakhand. Positioned at an altitude of 3,583 meters above sea level, it is the primary shrine of both the Char Dham and Panch Kedar pilgrimage circuits.
Sacred Overview & Architectural Heritage
Essential Pilgrim Facts & Logistics
Verified Data
District
Rudraprayag
Circuit / Cluster
Char Dham
Panch Kedar
Primary Deity
Lord Shiva
Altitude
3,583 m
(11,755 ft)
Trek & Roadhead
16 km trek from Gaurikund
Recommended Season
May to June & September to October
Pilgrimage Schedule
Opens: Akshaya Tritiya (April/May) | Closes: Bhai Dooj (October/November)
Winter Worship Seat (Gaddi Sthal)
Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath
Priesthood Lineage
Rawal (Veerashaiva Lingayat of Karnataka)
OpenStreetMap Route & Pilgrimage Access Map
Live spatial coordinates and transit route from the most searched transit hub to Kedarnath Temple.
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On-Foot Trek
16 km from Gaurikund
Route via Rishikesh: Main pilgrimage base with extensive taxi union, bus depot & rail connectivity.
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Roadside Access
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Roadside Access
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