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About Kedarnath Tourism
Kedarnath is revered as one of the holiest pilgrimage destinations in India. Situated at an altitude of 3,584 m, the holy town of Kedarnath overlooks the Kedar Massif, a stunning mountain formation with several glaciers, including the source of the MandakiniRiver. The shrine of Kedarnath is reached by a 14 km trek uphill from Gaurikund.It houses one of the 12 holy Jyotirlingam,
in which Lord Shiva is manifest. Built more than thousand years ago,
this temple can be visited only during some months of the year. Winters
are excessively cold and the shrine opens when the snows have melted in
April or May. Besides being an important pilgrim centre, Kedarnath offers the traveller stunning vistas of lofty snow peaks, rivers and the green meadows.
Kedarnath Travel Guide - Kedarnath is a Hindu holy town and is one of the Himalaya Char Dham yatra.
Kedarnath Temple - Dwadasa Jyotirlinga - Kedarnath temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located atop the Garhwal Himalayan range near the river Mandakini in Kedarnath.
Official Websites
Uttarakhand Government - Uttarakhand Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Uttarakhand Tourism - Uttarakhand Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Uttarakhand Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Uttarakhand, List of Tourist Guides in Uttarakhand and Transportation in Uttarakhand.
Other Useful Links
Kedarnath: The sacred pilgrimage - The shrine of Kedarnath is very scenically located amidst the majestic mountainscape of the Garhwal hills.
Chardham Yatra - The Kedarnath shrine is one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
