Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva · 3,583 m · Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand
Approximately 440 km from Ghaziabad via Haridwar & Guptkashi
Kedarnath yatra from Ghaziabad
From ₹14,500/person · twin share
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Kedarnath is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and the third stop of the Chardham Yatra. The temple, built of massive stone slabs, stands at 3,583 meters on the head of the Mandakini River. According to Hindu mythology, the Pandavas sought Lord Shiva here to absolve themselves of the sin of killing their kinsmen in the Kurukshetra war. Lord Shiva, unwilling to forgive them, took the form of a bull and hid underground. The hump of the bull is worshipped at Kedarnath.
The temple is believed to have been originally built by the Pandavas and was later restored by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century CE. The present structure is over 1,000 years old. The temple miraculously survived the devastating 2013 flash floods with only minor damage, while the surrounding town was completely destroyed — a fact that reinforced the temple's spiritual significance.
Behind the temple is the Bhairavnath Temple, which must be visited after Kedarnath darshan. According to tradition, Bhairavnath protects the dham during winter when the temple is closed. The idol of Lord Shiva is moved to Ukhimath's Omkareshwar Temple during winter months.
Per-person rates on twin sharing. Hotels, transfers, meals and darshan assistance included. Flight/train to Haridwar-Dehradun quoted separately where applicable.
4N/5D � Gaurikund trek or helicopter
5N/6D � Both shrines by road
9N/10D � All four dhams
From Gaurikund, a 16 km trek ascends to Kedarnath Temple. Walking time is 6-8 hours uphill and 4-5 hours downhill. The path is paved but steep, with altitude gain from 1,982 m (Gaurikund) to 3,583 m (Kedarnath).
Ponies, palkis, and dandis are available at Gaurikund for pilgrims who cannot walk. There are tea stalls and resting points at Jungle Chatti, Bheembali, and Linchauli along the way.
Helicopter shuttles operate from Phata, Sirsi, and Guptkashi helipads. Flight time is 7-8 minutes each way. Book 60+ days ahead for peak season. Weather (VFR conditions) may cause cancellations � always have a backup plan.
The total road distance from Ghaziabad to Kedarnath is approximately 440 km — 200 km to Haridwar plus the 240 km onward leg (8-9 hours to Gaurikund). Final stretch: 16 km trek from Gaurikund or helicopter shuttle from Phata/Sirsi.
Ghaziabad → Kedarnath: ~440 km
NH334 via Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Roorkee to Haridwar, then Haridwar → Rishikesh → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Guptkashi → Gaurikund.
From: Ghaziabad Junction (GZB) / New Delhi (NDLS)
Mussoorie Express (14041), Dehradun Shatabdi (12017) from New Delhi
From: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) — 40 km
Direct flights to Dehradun (DED) in 55 min; or drive directly (preferred)
Every Chardham route begins at Haridwar or Rishikesh. Arrive a day early to attend the evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri — the most auspicious start to your yatra. We arrange pickup from Haridwar railway station, Jolly Grant airport, or your doorstep.
Plan My Yatra →Doorstep pickup, hotel stays, darshan assistance — part of our complete Chardham package.
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I personally verify the Gaurikund trek plan, helicopter shuttle slots at Phata/Sirsi and Guptkashi stays so pilgrims from Ghaziabad complete Kedarnath darshan safely.
The trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath Temple is 16 km one way. Walking time is 6-8 hours uphill and 4-5 hours downhill. Ponies, palkis, and helicopter shuttles from Phata/Sirsi are available for pilgrims who cannot walk.
Yes. Helicopter shuttles operate from Phata, Sirsi, and Guptkashi to Kedarnath. The flight takes 7-8 minutes each way. Booking should be done 60+ days ahead during peak season. Weather (VFR conditions) may cause cancellations.
Kedarnath Temple is open from May (Akshaya Tritiya) to October/November (Diwali). Best months are May-June and September-October. Avoid July-August (monsoon) due to landslide risks. May-June is busiest with long queues.
Kedarnath Temple darshan timings are 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM (morning aarti at 4:30 AM) and 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM (evening aarti at 6:30 PM). Special morning aarti (Shubh Prabhat Darshan) requires a pass.
Yes. Helicopter shuttles make Kedarnath accessible for elderly pilgrims. Alternatively, ponies and palkis (palanquins) are available at Gaurikund. Seniors above 65 should carry a medical fitness certificate and consider the helicopter option.
Kedarnath Temple is believed to have been built by the Pandavas of the Mahabharata and later restored by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The temple survived the 2013 flash floods with minor damage, while surrounding areas were devastated.
From Ghaziabad, drive to Haridwar (200 km, 4-5 hours) then continue Haridwar → Rishikesh → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Guptkashi → Gaurikund (240 km, 8-9 hours to Gaurikund). Total distance approximately 440 km. Suri Tours handles the complete Ghaziabad departure with door-to-door transfers.
Kedarnath is approximately 440 km from Ghaziabad via Haridwar — 200 km to the Haridwar gateway plus the 240 km onward mountain leg. 16 km trek from Gaurikund or helicopter shuttle from Phata/Sirsi.
Yes. Suri Tours offers Kedarnath and full Chardham packages departing from Ghaziabad with hotel stays, transfers, and darshan assistance. See the package section on this page for current fares and the booking option.
A Kedarnath-only yatra starts at Rs.14,500 per person (4N/5D). The Do Dham package covering Kedarnath + Badrinath is Rs.18,000 per person, and the full Chardham circuit starts at Rs.34,999 per person. All rates are on twin-sharing basis with hotels, transfers and darshan assistance included.
Book a complete Chardham Yatra package with helicopter options, VIP darshan, and trek support.
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