Panch Kedar Dham is known as Kedarnath, is one of the most visited holy places in Kedarnath Located in the beautiful Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. people visit panch kedar and kedar darshan simultaneously. It is believed that one who visit kedar darshan, also visit panch kedar to complete darshan and get the grace of lord shiva. Kedarnath is part of the Char Dam Yatra which includes four sacred sites. Panchkedar is a group of his five sacred temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Tungath Temple:
Thungath Temple is the tallest Shiva temple in the world at 3,680 meters (12,073 feet) high. This is his second pilgrimage temple in Panchkedar. The temple is dedicated to Lord Thunata, an arm of Lord Shiva. The Pandavas are believed to have built this temple to ask Lord Shiva’s forgiveness.
Rudranath Temple:
one of the most visited temple in five kedar Rudranath Temple, The Rudranath Temple is his third temple in the Panchkedar district and is located at an altitude of 2,286 meters (7,500 ft) in the Rudraprayag district. This ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Rudranath.
Madhya Yamaheshwar Temple:
Any devotee who travels to Kedar Dham has a dream to visit Panch Kedar, among them our fourth temple and one of most visited temple by devotee is the middle Yamaheshwar temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Yamaheshwar, the navel of Lord Shiva. Located in the village of Mansauna in the Garhwal Himalayas, it is surrounded by picturesque scenery and natural beauty.
Kalpeshwar Temple:
Every devotee who travels to Kedar Dham has a dream to visit Panch Kedar, one of them is the Kalpeshwar Temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Karpeshwar, son of Lord Shiva and its Known for tranquil surroundings, the temple is surrounded by dense forests and beautiful surroundings.
Trips & Tricks to visit to various temples around in India:
If you are visiting kedardham in summer, then always have water bottle, some maggie and small stove with you. it will help you during road trip. don’t overload yourself, take only essentials with you.
Resources to have during Yatra:
If you are planning trip for 3-4 days and camping, then have stove essentials foods, camps and enough water as you will get fresh waters in himalayan rivers.
Where to visit first:
as per your trip location try to visit less crowded places and then visit places where you can camp safely.
Transportation:
as per my recommendation solo trip is the best if you are travelling via bike. if you are travelling in group rent car or bike and go near by places explore cultural foods, drinks etc.
Stay & Accomodation:
try to get hostel for budget trip also ask if hostel have locker system.
Solo Travel Vehicle:
for solo traveller bike is the best vehicle to explore fullest.
Group Travel Vehicle:
car or bike is great for group travels.
Buses, Trains & Flights:
You wil get buses trains from near cities. if not then look for rent vehicle services.
Total Expense:
have atleast 10 – 15k with you if you planning trip for atleast 3 days.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kedar Dham
Best Places to visit in Kedar Dham?
Vasuki Tal and
Son Prayag
Can i go Kedar Dham by road?
Dehradun -> Haridwar -> Kedarnath
Most Popular places in Kedar dham?
Kedarnath
Vasuki Tal
Sonprayag
kedarnath to badrinath distance
41 KM.
rishikesh to kedarnath distance
105 KM.
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