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Kedarnath Dham Yatra Guide: The journey to Kedarnath Dham situated amidst the high hills of Uttarakhand is considered a special spiritual experience for every devotee. Devotees wait throughout the year to see when the doors of Kedarnath will open and they will be able to have darshan of Bholenath. Snow covered mountains, gurgling water of Mandakini river and peace all around make this journey not only religious but also mentally relaxing. Every year lakhs of devotees reach this holy abode of Lord Shiva. This year also the Kedranath Dham Yatra has started from 22nd April. People from all over the country are coming here for darshan.
However, Kedarnath Yatra is as beautiful as it is. It can be equally challenging. Therefore it is important to get all the information beforehand. If you are planning to go to Kedarnath from Delhi, then get all the information about the correct route, stopping place, registration process and total budget in advance. Let us tell you in this article how to reach Kedarnath Dham from Delhi, the places to stay there and everything from how much budget to Rs.
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Kedarnath Dham Yatra is full of thrill
The journey from Delhi to Kedarnath is not direct, rather it involves road, train and trek. The real thrill of the journey begins only after reaching Haridwar Rishikesh. From where the further journey passes through hilly roads and natural beauty. After this, one has to trek about 16 to 18 kilometers to reach Gorikund, which makes this journey most important and memorable.
Registration is necessary for Kedarnath Dham Yatra
For Kedarnath Dham Yatra, it is necessary to register first. Which is absolutely free. You can do this sitting at home. You have to enter the mobile number on the website registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in. After this enter OTP. Now you will have to fill your name, age, ID card information. Also upload a photo and ID. After this process is done, you will get a QR pass, which you have to show at Sonprayag during the journey. If you want, you can take this pass offline after reaching Sonprayag or Rishikesh.
How to reach Kedarnath Dham from Delhi?
If you are going to Kedarnath by road then first you will have to reach Haridwar. Which is 220 kilometers. After this we have to proceed towards Gaurikund. Whose distance is 240 kilometers. The route is a bit difficult so it may take 9 to 10 hours. You have to reach Kedarnath via Rishikesh via Rudrapyag and Guptkashi. If you are going by train or flight, then first reach Rishikesh by train. From there you have to go to Dehradun by flight and from there travel further by taking a bus or taxi. You will have to travel a little further to reach the temple. Because there is no direct route from Gaurikund to Kedarnath. To reach there you will have to do a long trek of either 6 to 10 hours. Otherwise you can also use Ghota or helicopter.
Where to stay during the trip?
There is a huge crowd during the Kedranath Dham Yatra. In such a situation, it is a bit difficult to find good and affordable places to live. Therefore, it is better that you book your hotel in advance. For this you will have to take your hotel in Guptkashi or Sonprayag only. Because there is very little accommodation facility near the temple.
How much will the trip cost?
Talking about budget, it depends on you. But still the rates of some things are fixed. Therefore, you can get an idea of the budget, like if you use a helicopter then its rent is around Rs 5500. If you are going by bus, then you will have to buy a ticket of Rs 1000 to 1500 to go from Delhi to Dehradun or Rishikesh. Also, if the cost of accommodation and food is added, the total cost can be Rs 15 to 20 thousand per person. For a journey of 4 to 5 days.
