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Kedarnath
Kedarnath is the highest of the Char Dham shrines and the one that needs the most planning. The temple stands at about 3,583 metres and is reached by a trek of roughly 16 km from Gaurikund, by pony or palki, or by helicopter from the Guptkashi, Phata and Sersi helipads. These guides explain each step: registration, the shuttle from Sonprayag to Gaurikund, the trek route and how hard it is, helicopter ticket booking, pony and palki rates, and where to stay on the way up and at the top. You will also find how to book a puja at the temple and how far it is to Badrinath when you continue the yatra. The advice comes from the Gokeys team in Haridwar, who send pilgrims to Kedarnath every season.
Kedarnath Yatra 2027: Dates, Registration, Route and Cost
If you are planning Kedarnath Yatra 2027, start with what is not yet decided. The temple's 2027 opening date has not been announced; it is declared on Mahashivratri in early 2027, and until then any date you see online i...
Gokeys team · 25 Oct 2026 · 11 min read
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Kedarnath Puja Booking: Rudrabhishek, Mahabhishek, Fees and Timings
At Kedarnath, special pujas such as Rudrabhishek , Mahabhishek and Shodashopachar are performed early in the morning, before general darshan opens. These are booked with the Shri Badrinath–Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKT...
15 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Kedarnath to Badrinath Distance, Route & Travel Time
There's no road from Kedarnath Temple — so "Kedarnath to Badrinath distance" isn't really one number. The actual journey has two very different parts: getting back from Kedarnath to the road head (on foot, pony, palki, o...
3 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
Kedarnath Helicopter Booking 2027: Tickets & Helipads
Kedarnath helicopter tickets are booked online only through heliyatra.irctc.co.in , and only after you've completed Char Dham Yatra registration on the Uttarakhand government portal. Three helipads serve Kedarnath — Gupt...
27 Sept 2026 · 10 min read
Kedarnath Pony & Palki Guide: Booking & Rates
Pony and palki services for Kedarnath both start at Gaurikund , not Sonprayag, and both are booked only in person at government-authorised counters — there is no official online booking for either. Rates are fixed and re...
25 Sept 2026 · 8 min read
Kedarnath Trek Guide: Distance, Route & Difficulty
The Kedarnath trek starts at Gaurikund and ends at the temple, and most people should plan for somewhere between 16 and 20 km of walking one way, taking roughly 6 to 9 hours depending on fitness, weather and how many sto...
25 Sept 2026 · 9 min read
Where to Stay for Kedarnath: Choose the Right Base
Pick your Kedarnath stay based on how you're getting to the shrine and where you need to be the next morning. Trekking? Compare each hotel's distance from Sonprayag and Gaurikund. Flying? Match your hotel to your actual...
20 Sept 2026 · 6 min read
Sonprayag to Gaurikund: Shuttle, Parking, Distance & Trek Start
If you are travelling to Kedarnath by road, Sonprayag is the last major Point where your regular tour vehicle will normally drop you. From here, you have to change to a local vehicle for Gaurikund, which is the starting...
20 Sept 2026 · 9 min read
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