Overview
Kedarnath is a town in the state of Uttarakhand that got popular because of the Kedarnath Yatra being carried out each year to visit the temple of Lord Shiva. The literal meaning of the word Kedarnath is ‘lord of the field.’ It has been a pilgrimage center since ancient times.
As per our study on this holy pilgrimage spot, one of the earliest references to Kedarnath temple was found in Skanda Puran (7th–8th century), which referred to it as a place where Lord Shiva released the holy water of Ganga from his matted hair, resulting in the formation of Ganga.
On the summit of this trek, you reach the Kedarnath temple, located in the Garhwal Himalayan region near the Mandakini River. Because of extreme weather conditions, this temple is only open for a limited period of pilgrimages.
Package Highlights
- Max Altitude: 3,583 meters (Kedarnath Temple)
- Trekking Distance: 16 km (One way)
- Duration: 4 Days, 3 Nights