Kedarnath temple is a well known pilgrimage and one of the Chardhams. The revered shrine visited by lakhs of pilgrims. Kedarnath temple is located on the shore of Mandakini river at an height of 11755 ft. It is one of highest temple among 12 Jyotirlingas. The temple is not accessible by road and can be reached via Helicopter flight or trek of 16 kms from Gaurikund. There are also services of Ponies, Kandi and Dandi which can take pilgrims on a fixed price.
The Ponies and Palkies for Kedarnath Dham can be booked on Prepaid counters. There are number of ponies and palkies operators provide horses/ mules/ palki to pilgrims to reach Kedarnath temple from Gaurikund.
| Dandi (Palanquin) Rates from Gaurikund to Kedarnath | ||||
| From | To | Distance (in kms) | Upto 75 kgs (in INR) | Upto 90 kgs (in INR) |
| Gaurikund | Kedarnath | 16 | – | 8000 |
| Gaurikund | Kedarnath & Return Back | 32 | – | 7400 |
| Gaurikund | Kedarnath & Return Next Day | 36 | 10400 | 11400 (13100 for more than 90 kgs) |
| Kandi Rates from Gaurikund to Kedarnath | ||||
| From | To | Distance (in kms) | Upto 25 kgs (in INR) | Upto 50 kgs (in INR) |
| Gaurikund | Kedarnath & Return Same Day | 32 | 4900 | 8800 |
| Gaurikund | Kedarnath | 32 | – | – |
| Ponies Rates from Sonprayag / Gaurikund to Kedarnath | |||||
| From | To | Distance (in kms) | Total Cost | ||
| Sonprayag | Kedarnath | 19 | 2500 | ||
| Gaurikund | Kedarnath | 14 | 2300 | ||
| Kedarnath | Sonprayag | 19 | 1700 | ||
| Kedarnath | Gaurikund | 14 | 1500 | ||
Note : If any operator demand high rates than above mention rates, then complain at given numbers : Important Contact Number for Kedarnath Yatra
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Can one go to kedarnath one way up helicopter and come down by palkies on the same day. what if I opt for special darshan
Does the pre-paid counter accept debit card for pony and palki payment