Top Things to do in Kedarnath
5 Sacred & Religious Sites in Kedarnath That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Kedarnath, India including Kedarnath Mandir, Madmaheshwar Temple, Bhairav Nath Temple, Shri Kedarnath, Gauri Kund.
1. Kedarnath Mandir
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 334 reviews
Reviewed By DAGANKIT - Raipur, India
Kedarnath Temple is located in the lap of Garhwal Himalayas, some 220 kms from Rishikesh,is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva.Lying against the backdrop of the magnificent Kedarnath Range, at an altitude of 11745 ft. The nearby flowing Mandakini River, mesmerizing vistas and splendid sceneries in the form of the snow capped mountains, greenlust forests, make Kedarnath a tranquil and picturesque landscape.It is one of the most prominent pilgrimages,particularly for the Hindus. Although you can trek the 20km route but i personally suggest you to take helicopter and spend time there. do take warm cloth as gets very cold out there and midnight abhishek and puja is something to look forward to.
2. Madmaheshwar Temple
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By chandankumarde68 - Howrah, India
From Ranshi villege 18 kilometre treak (mostly up hill) to reach temple. Night arati is speechless. Offering puja at morning then cover entire journey in seven hours, from which last two kilometre is challenging.
3. Bhairav Nath Temple
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By DRPRPANDIT - Mumbai, India
About 2 km above the Kedarnath mandir is the Bhairav Nath temple whose Darshan is considered essential to complete the Kedarnath pilgrimage. Any case this small trek is wonderful & a visual treat from it's top. A must visit for all Kedarnath bhakts who can make it successful certainly with ease
4. Shri Kedarnath
5. Gauri Kund
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4.0 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By naghvaranasi - Hyderabad, India
Gauri Kund is connected with Shiva's wife Parvati, also known as Gauri. In Hindu folklore, Gauri committed to penance involving many ascetic and yogic practices to win over Shiva's affections. Local tradition claims that Gauri Kund is the spot where Gauri lived while carrying out these practices and it was here that Shiva finally admitted His love for Her. They were married at Triyugi Narayan, which is located nearby. There are hot springs in Gaurikund and they are converted to bathing places. This place is also associated with the legend of how Ganesha acquired his elephant head. While bathing in the kund, Goddess Parvati fashioned Ganesha from the soap suds on Her body, breathed life into Him and placed Him at the entrance as Her guard. Lord Shiva happened to arrive at the spot and He was stopped by Ganesha. Indignant at this affront, Shiva cut off Ganesha's head and Parvati was inconsolable. She insisted that the boy be brought back to life and Shiva took the head of a wandering elephant and placed it on Ganesha's body. Parvati had Her son back and Ganesha acquired the persona by which He is known all over the Hindu world since then.
