Morning after breakfast, proceed to Kedarnath. Enjoy Kedarnath Pooja Darshan and return to your hotel. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.
By Trek: Morning, our driver will drop you at Sonprayag. You will then take a local jeep to Gourikund, and your trek to Kedarnathji will start. After Darshan, follow the same route back to Sonprayag. There is a parking issue, so the driver may park elsewhere. If the driver’s contact number is not reachable, you will need to arrange another taxi or wait for your driver.
Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name for Lord Shiva. According to legend, the Pandavas, after having won the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of killing their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and, while fleeing, took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed, he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.
Kedarnath Weather: Due to its high altitude, the weather in Kedarnath remains cold for most of the year. Summers are cool and pleasant, while winters are severe. During summer, temperatures hover around 20°C. Light woolens are recommended. Winters see the mercury falling to as low as 0°C, with snowfall. Due to extreme climatic conditions, this time is usually avoided by tourists.
