Kedarnath
Kedarnath is a city in the State of Uttarakhand in India and has gained prominence thanks to the Kedarnath temple. It is a panchayat of Nagar in the Rudraprayag region. The farthest of the four Chota Char Dham Pilgrimage, Kedarnath is located in the Himalayas, about 3,583 m (11,755 ft) above sea level near the Chorabari Glacier, the source of the Mandakini River, and is surrounded by snowcapped peaks, most notably Mount Kedarnath. The nearest road is in Gaurikund about ten miles [16 km] away. The city was severely damaged in June 2013 by flash floods in Uttarakhand province.
The name "Kedarnath" means "Lord of the Garden". Based on Sanskrit words kedara ("field") and natha ("lord"). Text Kashi Kedara Mahatmya says he is so named because the "harvest of freedom" is growing here.
India
Status Uttarakhand
It was named Kedarnath Temple
Location
• Total 2.75 km2 (1.06 sq mi)
Height 3,553 m (11,657 ft)
Population (2011)
• A total of 612
Maximum 220 / km2 (580 / sq mi)
The tongue
• Official Hindi [1]
• Additional official Sanskrit [2] [3]
Time Zone UTC + 5:30 (IST)
PIN
246445
Vehicle Registration UK-13
Interesting places
Outside the Kedarnath temple, on the east side of the city is Bhairavnath Temple, and the temple's god, Bhairavnath, is believed to protect the city during the winter months. About four miles [6 km] above town, there is Chorabari Tal, an iceberg also known as Gandhi Sarovar. Near Kedarnath, there is a cliff called Bhairav Jhamp.
3 ways to get to Kedarnath from Ahmedabad
There is no direct transport mode connection between Ahmedabad and Kedarnath. The cheapest way to get from Ahmedabad to Kedarnath is a bus to Delhi, then a bus to Haldwani, then a minibus to Kedarnath and it takes 33h 18m. The fastest way to get from Ahmedabad to Kedarnath is a flight to Indira Gandhi International Airport, then a bus to Haldwani, then a minibus to Kedarnath and take 18h 43m. Recommended route from Ahmedabad to Kedarnath is a flight to Indira Gandhi International Airport, then a bus to Haldwani, then a minibus to Kedarnath and take 18h 43m.
3 ways to get to Kedarnath from Mumbai
There is no direct navigation mode connection between Mumbai and Kedarnath. The cheapest way to get from Mumbai to Kedarnath is a train to New Delhi, then a bus to Haldwani, then a minibus to Kedarnath and it takes 32h 18m. The fastest way to get from Mumbai to Kedarnath is the flight to Indira Gandhi International Airport, then the bus to Haldwani, then the ferry to Kedarnath and take 22h 19m. The recommended route from Mumbai to Kedarnath is a flight to Indira Gandhi International Airport, then a bus to Haldwani, then a ferry to Kedarnath and take 22h 19m.
Chennai To Kedarnath Route Map:
Chennai ➜ Dehradun Airport or Haridwar or Rishikesh ➜ Sonprayag ➜ Gaurikund ➜ finally Trek to Kedarnath Temple.
Remember that Gaurikund is the last place with a car on the road to Kedarnath. After that, you have to complete a 16-mile trip alone. It depends on how strong you are and how long it takes to complete it. Typically, a 16-mile long trip takes an average of 5-6 hours by the average person.
There are also other options such as helicopter services, horses and palanquins available to book to complete the Kedarnath tour.
Top 5 Most Popular Restaurants in Kedarnath.
1.Thenchwani: The authentic cuisine of Garhwali is its main ingredient in the root of the mountain plant and the mountain potatoes. Now both ingredients are crushed together with some ginger, with aromatic herbs and spices. Curry is made from all these ingredients to make a rich and nutritious meal and rice and bread.
2.Chaunsu: This is a high-protein dish made using black dill. The lentils are first fried and then ground to a fine powder. Now the flour is cooked to make curry after adding spices and herbs together. When you are ready enjoy this Garhwali meal with chapatti and rice to saturate your taste buds.
3.Panaana: Special Garhwali preparation prepared by using lenses like Gahat and Kulath. Some types of pulses are first left to soak for eight hours and then later grind and form a thick batter. This batter was then used as gravy and to make small pancakes and cook them together. After preparation is served chutney and rice
4. Kaafuli: This is a Garhwali version of the Saag dish in northern India. It is prepared with ingredients such as fresh spinach, onions, ginger, garlic and other fragrant spices later thickened with the help of sweet rice rice, made by grinding rice to make flour.
5. Code ki Roti: This is a special Garhwali Roti prepared with the help of a local seed that grows in large numbers on the hills and also has various health benefits known as Kodas or Ragi. This lotion is mixed with Daal and eaten happily and also wonderfully rich in iron and fiber.