The old trek route was started from Gaurikund to Kedarnath via Rambara, a total walking distance of 14 kms. It was a nicely built pavement with fences, many shelters, shops and public conveniences in-between. The route was extremely safe, easy and with beautiful views of valleys, jungles and waterfalls.
After the disastrous flood in Kedarnath region during 2013, the old route was completely washed away, with no scope of repairs or reconstruction.
The new route to Kedarnath Temple is constructed and maintained by NIM teams members. Various teams are working to maintain the best suitable road to Kedarnath. New route via Rambara and Linchauli is major trek route to reach Kedarnath. Rambara was completely washed away in 2013 floods. Now only newly constructed bridge is to landmark Rambara.
This route will start from Gaurikund to Kedarnath, a total trek of around 15-16 kms. This route has been recommended by NIM (Nehru Institute of Mountaineering). As the route between Rambara and Kedarnath was completely swept away, pilgrims can reach Kedarnath via Linchauli.
Trek Route Map To Kedarnath From Gaurikund
Gaurikund – 6 kms – Rambara Bridge – 4 kms – Jungle Chatti – 3 kms – Bheembali – 4 kms – Linchauli – 4 kms – Kedarnath Base Camp – 1 kms – Kedarnath Tremple
Here you can watch how the new trek follows through Rambara Bridge, Chota Lincholi and other camsp on the route to Kedarnath.
From 2016, there has been two more trek routes open for Kedarnath. These are the new trek routes to Kedarnath :
1. Chaumasi – Kham – Rambara – Kedarnath (Total Distance 18 kms)
2. Trijuginarayan – Kedarnath (Total Distance 15 kms)
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Hari Om. Our yatri group will be going for Kedarnath darshan in mid-June (overnight stay arrangements are confirmed).
1. Does the new trek route cut through glaciers; or even snow-covered areas in mid-June?
2. Will sweater + windcheater jacket suffice or should we plan for heavier woolens/gloves?
3. Forum comments indicate that the new trek route is very difficult. Is it more steep or just longer than the old route?
4. If any yatri feels too exhausted along the way, are any pony services available for hire mid-way?
Thank you for your guidance.
Your website says “New trek route to Kedarnath recommended by NIM is 16 km, but the distances shown in the photo add up to 22km. Is the new trek 16 or 22Km from Gaurikund?
hi, please guide me how to get permission to trek from gangotri to goumukh. get me mail id,contact no. and address. we are planning for may 3 rd week.is it from uttarkashi or gangotri
Hi Sujit,
Please visit http://swsuttarkashi.com/Permission/GangotriNationalPark to get permission online for Gaumukh Trek.
I am 60 years old and have trekked to Tigers nest in Bhutan recently.That is considered a moderately tough trek. Will I be able to make in 7-8 hours?What precautions to take?
As compared to Amarnath yatra how tough is this?
How much time will take to reach kedarnath for pedestrian if we start early in the morning. We wanted to come back on the same day till late evening.
Hi Shrikant, If you are Physically fit, then one can complete trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath in 5-6 hours. Else it could take 7-8 hours. On coming back, it would take 3-4 hours only. So one can do come back on same day from Kedarnath.
Best route for kedarnath trek Pls suggest
hi, can you please advice how much time it takes from gaurikund to kedarnath by pony ride, and we cover the same in a single day
Pony ride will take atleast 5-6 hrs to reach Kedarnath
Hi, I’m planing to goto Kedarnath in April last week. If I’m not wrong, you’ve given only two options above for trekking. I want you to suggest me the best and beautiful trek. I wouldn’t mind seeing snowfall (if it does happen in April) and lots of nature along the way. If possible, I’d like to go with the group or so. Do you know any trekking group or website?
Hi Dipendra, Kedarnath trek is awesome and full of nature vistas on the route with panoramic views of Mountains, forests and hills. For arranging a beautiful trek for you kindly provide us more details at https://www.sacredyatra.com/book-chardham-package .
For more treks you can visit : https://www.euttaranchal.com/tourism/trekking-tours-uttarakhand.php
http://www.merakitriangle.com/
I hv some queries: 1: what is the total number of accommodation to stay at night 2: do I need to book? or it is generally available after reaching there ?
Reg Travel guide From Delhi to Kedarnath,
which month is the good for travel.
lowest budget pls.
Can pregnant lady , 6 month pregnant, go to kedarnath , trekking . Is it safe . Do there enough medical facilities available .
Hi Ranbeer, Kedarnath trek is tough 18 km distance. Kindly consult your doctor for best advice. There are only basic medical facilities will be available.
1. Can We Go N Come in 1day by horse only from gaurikund-kedarnath-gaurikund or it take 1night 2days
2 we will go fast n come fast we have no extra time as we will go for sri hemkunt sahib
Yes, you can do that.
I much appreciate the response. Thank you for the help. Take care
I trekked in October 2017. The new trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath is tougher than previous one which was destroyed in the year 2013. Govt. should try to make it less steeply so that pedestrians may trek comfortably.
Pedestrians are compelled to walk on the valley side and horses/pony carrying pilgrims/building materials walk on the hill side. This is very risky and against the norms laid down by the Govt. Pedestrians safety should be at the top priority.
hello people,
i’m planning to trek kedarnath on octobber 20. can you please help me with some of my doubts
1) Can we trek uphill and come down on same day?
2) can we get accommodation at kedarnath?
3) how can we travel to badrinath from kedarnath?
4) any other places of interest in kedarnath?
Hi I have to come this 16 I have to just enquiry about weather & how do reach Kedarnath thru helicopter
Hi Narendra, Weather is fine and you can take helicopter services from Phata.
Hi Rajesh, How much time it will take from rudraprayag to Gaurikund, if we start rudraprayag at 5AM then at what time we are able to reach by car.
is it possible to complete treak between gaurikund to kedarnath at one day itself.
Hi, It will take 3-4 hrs to reach Gaurikund from Rudraprayag. You can travel till Sonprayag by your own car, as after that sharable taxi are provided for pilgrims. Yes, you can complete whole trek in a day.
SIR i want to know about Alternative Trek Route Trijuginarayan – Kedarnath (Total Distance 15 kms)
Hi Rajesh, this route is not much used by pilgrims and not much info is available about this trek route. It is opened by administration for in case of any emergency.
Hi sacred yatra bunch of people (10) travelling from SonPrayag to kedaranath on 30-may-2017 we need some tips,if possible tell me charges of helicopters on that to kedaranth. age is 60 above
Hi Sacred Yatra, will the trek be completed in a day or we need to Up trek 1 day and down trek 1 day. what is the total time need to trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath and back to Gaurikund. Please advise. We need to plan our journey accordingly as we are coming from Bangalore, Karnataka. Please.
Hi Shivadhanush, If you are fit to trek 18 kms up and 18 kms down, then you can surely do the trek in a day. Many pilgrims are easily doing it. It takes 5-6 hrs to reach Kedarnath from Gaurikund. And 2-4 hrs back to Gaurikund for a normal person. For better planning and easy yatra, always do you accommodation booking in advance. We also provide complete package to Kedarnath. Kindly check : http://www.sacredyatra.com/4-nights-kedarnath-package-ex-delhi.html & http://www.sacredyatra.com/2-nights-kedarnath-package-ex-haridwar.html
Weather it was advisable to stay in kedarinath… weather we get dol people will be there for return
What will be the rate for the month June and July for dol carrying by mens to kedarinath
You can check rates here : http://www.sacredyatra.com/ponies-and-palkies-rates-for-kedarnath-dham.html
Is there any accomodation facility in kedarnath like near it some rest house or some place where we can rest for the night
Hi Adityavardhan, GMVN offers accommodation facilities at Kedarnath. You can book accommodation in advance through GMVN website.
how much bus fare from Rishikesh to gourikund and rudraproyag to badrinath?
hello…. i want to start trek from gourikund to kedarnath and i will stay one night at kedarnath next day come back at gourikund during this time where putting my luggage? and one more thing have any gmvn accommodation at gourikund?
There are no locker room for luggage only. You either leave your belongings at some shop or leave luggage at Sonprayag luggage room. As you know there is sharing taxi from Sonprayag to Gaurikund, all you can do to leave luggage at Sonprayag. GMVN Gaurikund is also a very good option to stay.
How much time pony Will take from gorikund to kedarnath
hi people, I just wanted to ask if there is any timing to start trek to kedarnath as we are planning to start trek after noon so is there any restriction to continue trek at night… Please Reply ASAP
No, Night trek is prohibited. Trek time start from 04:00 am
Hi….Since there is no room left in GMVN uttarkashi so will it be right to stay in gaurikund because i want to visit kedarnath and tungnath,chandrashila as well. how frequently UTC buses depart from rishikesh to gaurikund or what are their timings,how much time they take to reach gaurikund from rishikesh,because check in time is 12 noon at GMVN gaurikund so i want to be there around 12.please also mention minimum days to cover both kedarnath and tungnath chandrashila and time duration of trekking.
What are the timimgs of buses of state transport from haridwar to gaurikund? since am a student and travelling solo in May last.My budget is limited, so please suggest how to plan my journey from haridwar to kedarnath.from kedarnath . I also want to visit tungnath and chandra shila…
Hi Prakhar, As May is the rush month for Chardham yatra, we suggest you to make advance bookings for bus and hotel/ guest houses at Haridwar and Guptkashi/ Gaurikund. State transport bus ticket will be available from UTC online website & hotels can be book via GMVN website. For Tungnath & Chandrashila visit, you can stay at Guptkashi. It will help you in Kedarnath yatra too. You can visit Tungnath & Chandrashila in a day from Guptkashi.
Want to visit kedarnath in 1st week of May..advise if possible to trek then
Yes, its gr8 to trek in May.
Hello… I and a friend of mine are wanting to cover Kedarnath-vasuki tal – chorabari lake between May 7 – May 11..Please suggest where can we do the bookings for stay at kedarnath , contact details of any guide for vasuki tal. Thank you
Hi Shefali, You can online/ advance book your stay at Kedarnath from GMVN website http://www.gmvnl.in/newgmvn/touristbunglows/index.aspx . We don’t have trek guide details, but you will surely get guide help at Gaurikund/ Kedarnath.
Hi! I will be travelling solo from New Delhi to Kedarnath starting from 10th June to 17 th June, covering Haridwar, Rishikesh, Sitapur, Rudraprayag, Sonprayag and then reach Gaurikund and start Trekking. Would please some ideas regarding my solo trip as this would be first long journey (solo).
Hi Kanika, June is the best month to visit Kedarnath, but before starting your trek make sure that you have booked accommodation at Sonprayag and Gaurikund as June is the peak session to visit Kedarnath. The trek route is swift and is well connected to the temple, you will find water source and food stalls at every 3 to 4 km distance.
Hi Team Sacred Yatra!
We will be starting to Gaurikund from New Delhi by Car on May 24th. We might reach Gaurikund by evening. Planning to book Del/Sup Del Rooms in GMVN Rest House in Gaurikund. Kindly suggest whether the Rest House is good to stay or not. We are group of 6 Members. We want to start Trekking on May 25th Early morning. Is GMVN Rest House nearer to the Trekking Spot?
Hi Syam Prasad, As you are travelling during peak time we advise you to book GMVN rooms as early as possible. The rooms are fine at GMVN TRH and you can easily start trek from here.
any package tour covering kedarnath, badrinath, pouli
Hi Rabin, Our representative will contact you soon and provide best package.
Helicopter may month me kab se shuru hota hai.
Helicopter service starts as soon Kapats open.
can i find any hotel in gaurikund below rs 500 with attached bath ? it should also be double bed room . please help me.
Hi Arjun, After the 2013 flash floods, there are only couple of guest house left which has pricing start from INR 400/- per pax.
What are the items one should carry while going to Kedar by Pony / Palki. Would Pony / Palki would allow luggage in addition to the passenger?
I am advature lover.is it possible to treak kedarnath in 1 week of november?
Yes, Kedarnath look more awesome that time, though the temple get closed by then.
what is the best possible way to visit Badrinath -kedarnath-gangotri-yamunotri ?Kindly suggest
Hi Rakesh, the best way to visit is Chardham is from Rishikesh (by Bus/ Car). If you have budget and a group of more than 2-3 prefer Car service. Else look for bus service from Rishikesh/ Haridwar.
When will helicopter service to Kedarnath is starting again ?
From 12th September helicopter service to Kedarnath is starting again.
How much time will be need to trek to Kedarnath from Gaurikund ?
The trek need atleast 6-8 hrs of time for adults.
I have tried the book now site. It is not accepting queries regarding visit in May 2017.
Hi Sir,
You can try later in Jan-Feb month for May 2017 trip.
I have registered myself for Kedarnath yatra for 12 May 2017. Kindly guide me on the following points :-
Is there any bus service from Gurgaon/Delhi/haridwar/Rishikesh to Sonpryag etc in May 2017
How many days in advance ( maximum ), I can book the seat online
How many days in advance ( maximum ), I can book the accommodation GMVN online for Kedarnath
Can I get accommodation for 3 nights at Kedarnath as I have to visit Vasuki Tal also.
Hi, There is a bus service from Delhi (Kashmere Gate) to Sonprayag at 09:00 pm which can be book in 30 days advance. Kindly check here for more details http://www.sacredyatra.com/delhi-kedarnath-gaurikund-daily-bus.html . Regular bus service is available to Sonprayag from Haridwar/ Rishikesh. As of now, no online booking facility available for buses from Haridwar/ Rishikesh.
You can also book GMVN hotels in advance from their official websites. You can stay as many nights as you wish at Kedarnath Dham.
I have booked bus ticket from delhi to sonpryag. For return journey, the utconline says, there is no service. Kindly advise. However, I have booked rail ticket from rishikesh(raiwala) to delhi. Now only booking from sonpryag to rishikesh is required for 16 May 2017.
Hi, Return ticket online booking is not available right now. But you can easily board Uttarakhand Roadways bus or several other service by GMOU and private operators will be avaiable at Sonprayag or even from Gaurikund. http://www.sacredyatra.com/bus-service-starts-between-haridwar-gaurikund.html
I will reach Sonpryag on 11 May 2017 at 10 AM. I have booked darshan for 12 May and I will stay at Gaurikund on 11 May and at Kedarnath on 12 May to 14 May at gmvn nandi complex.
Kindly advise :-
If I can get medical fitness at Gaurikund or I should get it from Sonpryag before proceeding to Gaurikund ?
On 14 May, I wish to travel to Vasuki tal. From where I can get the permission ?
You have to take registration/ medical certificate at Sonprayag. And you can get Vasuki Tal trek permission from Kedarnath (only if it is open). Do local research at Sonprayag/ Gaurikund about the trek (as we have no latest info about the trek). Happy Journey Sir. Share your trek and yatra experience with us after the journey.
Hello.
I am back from yatra. It was a wonderful experience. Vasukital was not open.I stayed for 3 nights, One night on the way and two nights at base camp, While coming back on 15 May 2017, I found that pony handlers were over charging. I brought it to the notice of pre paid booth attendant but he was helpless. I have sent mail to infoutdb. There is no response as yet. Rest was very nice.
Thank you sir for sharing your experience. The administration has started to take feedback and complaints from pilgrims on Kedarnath yatra. More news : http://www.sacredyatra.com/kedarnath-pilgrims-will-get-refund-if-charged-extra-by-operators.html
Thanks once again.
Thanks.
I have Airtel prepaid sim. For going to Kedarnath and Vasukital, do I, require bsnl post paid or bsnl prepaid will also work ?
Hi Mr Minocha, Only BSNL signal is avalable at Kedarnath. You will also find some PCO facility at Kedarnath.
That is true, but my query is that, should I procure a post paid bsnl sim or I can buy prepaid bsnl sim as well. Last year I visited Amarnath where only post paid bsnl was working.
Both prepaid and postpaid will work at Kedarnath.
Thanks again.
Thanks
Do you have a similar package for me ?
Kindly fill details at http://www.sacredyatra.com/book-now
I am 64 and wish to travel solo to Kedarnath in May 2017. Tentative plan is as under
Day 1 Gurgaon to Rishikesh by bus(UTC)/Car
Day 2 Rafting in Rishikesh. NS
Day 3 Rishikesh to Sonpryag by bus/shared taxi.
Day 4 Sonpryag to Gaurikund by shared taxi
Day 4 Gaurikund to Kedarnath by trekking
Day 5 Kedarnath to Vasuki tal/Chorabari tal
Day 5 Back to Kedarnath. NS
Day 6 Kedarnath to Gaurikund by trekking
Day 6 Gaurikund to Guptkashi. NS
Day 7 Guptkashi to Rishikesh. NS
Day 8 Rishikesh to Gurgaon by bus (UTC)/Car
May I have your expert advice please.
Kindly fill details at http://www.sacredyatra.com/book-now
Please give some more info about vasuki tal. I am 64, have done Amarnath from Baltal in solo trek. Can I do solo trek to vasuki tal from Gaurikund and kedarnath in May 2017 ? What is the altitude of vasuki tal ? Pl advise a detailed plan.
Vasuki tal is situated at an altitude of XXXX ft and 8 km from Kedarnath. One should try to trek with the guide. Its a day to & fro trek from Kedarnath to Vasuki Tal.
In 2017, kedarnath yatra will commence in May. Will the trekking route from kedarnath to Vasuki tal also open by that time ?
That will be decided after seeing weather conditions. Most probably trek to Vasuki Tal will open at same time of opening of shrine.
sir,we are planning to visit kedarnath sham in first week of September.we are 6 adults and 4 kids below 5years.pls send me deatais of pony and palki price for one side and both side
Hi Ramesh ji, Ponies/ Palkis are available from Rs 2000 to 4000/-
We are planning to visit Kedarnath during the second half of October 2016. Other from GMVN huts, is there any other decent accommodation available at Kedarnath? I would also like to know the rate of car hire from Haridwar to Sonprayag. Pls help…