Introduction of Kedarnath:
At an elevation of 3,583 metres (11,755 feet) above sea level, Kedarnath is located 223 kilometres far from Rishikesh in Uttarakhand near the source of the Mandakini River. It is situated on the banks of the Mandakini River, the settlement is built over a barren expanse of terrain. It’s a wonderful place for trekking and pilgrimage due to the surrounding Himalayan landscape and lush grasslands. The gorgeous Kedarnath peak, which is 6,940 meters (22,769 feet) as well as Kedar Dome, Kedar Dome, at 6,831 m (22,411 feet) along with other stunning peaks in the same range, are located in the background of the town as well as it is home to the Kedarnath Temple. The Kedarnath temple can be reached via a variety of transport. Mules, helicopters and the doli (four passengers in the chair) as well as baskets are some of the possibilities. This is the best option for an exciting adventure. The helicopter ride up to the summit is about 7 minutes.
Experience during Kedarnath yatra:
Gaurikund is the place to start the Yatra. Gaurikund is home to a hot water spring that pilgrims typically bathe in prior to taking off on Yatra. “Kund” literally means “reservoir,” and it is hot springs which pilgrims bathe in prior to taking off on Yatra. After the flooding of 2013 the hot spring is not there anymore. It is now a vast space where people can take a bath.
Gauri Temple, which is dedicated to the goddess Parvati is located in Gaurikund. Lord Shiva can be worshipped as rocks within The Uma Maheswar Temple, which is located near Gauri Temple.
Gaurikund is very crowded, however, there are plenty of stores that can meet every need of a traveller. Gaurikund also has a range of accommodations.
It is said that the Mandakini River gushes with natural beauty and energy. We’ll be glad to stop to admire the lively river. A ticketing station for mules, horses, palkis and Pitthus situated about one-half of a mile from the gate that opens at the beginning. Pitthus are people who are able to carry the pilgrims’ burden on their shoulders. Pitthus is often recruited by older as well as young pilgrims. For Pitthus and mules, there is a fixed cost. It is possible to make reservations for them by clicking here. Mules are, in contrast, they can be found almost everywhere in the path.
After about a kilometre of hiking to be at Horse Point (Ghoda Pul) at which point you can board your mules or horses for a ride. Horses are not allowed from here on out. The trail is extremely crowded with mules, horses, and their owners until the point at which they are allowed to ride.
Bheembali Bheembali is the next stop of importance. In Bheem Bali the trek route is divided into two sections: one for hikers and another for mules and horses. After Rambara both routes eventually cross. Rambara was once one of the largest communities along the Kedarnath trekking route. The town was completely devastated due to the flooding of 2013. What remains is the remains of an old trekking route which a local shopkeeper told us about. The Mandakini River is also visible in this area, flowing down the gorge with great force. The old road leading to Kedarnath was located on both banks of Mandakini River, which has since been completely destroyed. The river’s right-bank is where a brand new route has been mapped out. Following Lincholi Kedarnath is 6 Km away from the temple. The interior of the temple is darkly illuminated. There Statues of the Pandava brothers as well as their lover, Draupadi. The main hall is where you will find a cone-shaped rock which is believed to be Lord Shiva’s transformation into a bull’s hump. The main hall is where there are sculptures depicting Lord Shiva as well as a number of other gods.
The statue of Nandi the bull is situated outside the temple looking towards the temple. The snowy Kedarnath mountain (6940 metres or 22,769 feet) as well as The Kedar Dome (6,831 m or 22,411 feet) as well as other mountains surrounding this temple from three angles, the whole scenery is quite beautiful. There is a Sri Divya Bheem is the huge rock, which is located near the temple. The stone is believed to have saved the temple from flooding waters of 2013. The massive stone slid down and was anchored beneath the temple, when flood waters that swept across the river Gandhi Sarovar transported enormous chunks of stones and moraines. The water flow was diverted towards the sides by this stone while the temple was left unbroken.
Summary:
It’s a hike of 23 km which is relatively simple. After the trail has been restored after the devastating floods that devastated the region in 2013 it will then be reduced by 5 km. It is primarily the route of pilgrims along the way, with the route to Bhimbali is very flat and offering only a few views.
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Kedarnath , possibly the most famous and well -travelled dham in char dham yatra . According to old legends ,kedarnath is the place where lord shiva granted the pandavas redemption .