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Places To Visit in Kedarnath

Kedarnath Temple is one of the most sacred temples and the holiest Hindu pilgrimages in India. A part of Chhota Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, Kedarnath is the most revered among the 12 Jyotirlingas in India dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees believe that a visit to this temple can free them from the cycle of life. The inner walls of the temple are carved with figures of various deities and scenes from mythology.

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Located just behind the revered Kedarnath Temple lies the sacred resting place of Adi Shankaracharya, the eminent saint credited with establishing the four sacred dhams in India, integral to Hindu pilgrimage. This renowned Hindu philosopher achieved nirvana at a remarkably young age of 32 and, according to legend, merged with the very land he tread upon.

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Sonprayag, situated in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, India, holds profound religious significance as it marks the sacred confluence of two mighty rivers, Basuki and Mandakini. Nestled amidst the picturesque Himalayan landscape, this tranquil hamlet serves as a pivotal point for pilgrims embarking on the sacred Char Dham Yatra, which includes the revered shrines of Kedarnath and Badrinath.

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Gaurikund in Guptakashi is famous for being the starting point and the last road head before the Kedarnath Yatra begins. Gaurikund is located on the banks of the River Mandakini and is rightly considered to be the gateway to spirituality and salvation. Located at an altitude of about 2,000 meters above sea level, the Gaurikund Temple and Gauri Lake are important landmarks that the place is famous for.

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Situated at a distance of 500 m from the Kedarnath Temple on the southern side, Bhairavnath Temple is enshrined by the revered Hindu God - Lord Bhairav. It is perched on top of a hillock and offers magnificent views of the surrounding Himalayas and the entire Kedarnath valley below. Lord Bhairav is believed to be the main gana of Lord Shiva and hence the temple is all the more important.

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Tungnath, a quaint village in Uttarakhand, is known as the starting point of the popular Chopta Chadrashila Trek. At a height of 2680m, this village is surrounded by evergreen forests of pine, deodar and rhododendron. This is one of the easier treks in the Himalayan region and hence, recommended for first timers. The trek covers a large region, starting from Haridwar and ending at Chandrashila.  

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Located at a distance of around 49 Kms from Kedarnath Temple, this place is famous for the temples of Ardhnarishwar and Vishwanath Ji. Perched at an elevation of 1319 m above the sea level, Guptakashi enjoys the mesmerising backdrop of the enchanting snow-covered peaks of Chaukhamba mountains.

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Triyuginarayan is a famous place of Hindu worship that is located in the Rudraprayag District of Uttarakhand. Situated at the height of 1,980 metres above the sea level, the popular tourist attraction is perhaps the most well known for its Triyuginarayan Temple, which is a Hindu temple that is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

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Nestled in the breathtaking Himalayan landscape near Kedarnath, Vasuki Tal is a pristine alpine lake that captivates pilgrims and trekkers alike with its crystal-clear waters and serene surroundings. Situated at an elevation of approximately 4,135 meters (13,566 feet), this high-altitude lake is a trekker's delight and an enchanting addition to the sacred pilgrimage journey to Kedarnath.

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Rudra Cave is an underground stone meditation cave located 1 km from Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand. It became popular after Prime Minister Narendra Modi meditated here before the 2019 general election. The cave is maintained by Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN) and has accommodation for a single person.

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Phata is a small village located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, 32 km from Kedarnath. It is a famous stopover on the Kedarnath Yatra as Phata houses the helipad from where helicopter to Kedarnath is available. The helicopter journey from Phata to Kedarnath by helicopter takes only 8 minutes.

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Located at a distance of around 3 kms from the Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand, Chorabari Lake is a quaint lake which also goes by the name of Gandhi Tal. The crystal clear gorgeous lake draws a lot of tourists from far and wide besides the regular devotees. Tucked cosily in the backdrop of the mighty Himalayas, the lake is perched at a towering altitude of 3900 m above the sea level.

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Agastyamuni, situated 18 km from Rudraprayag and 67 km from Kedarnath in Uttarakhand, is a revered town on the banks of the River Mandakini. At an elevation of 1000 m, the town is renowned for the Agastyamuni Temple, dedicated to Maharshi Priya Ranjan, where it is believed that the sage Agastya meditated for nearly a year.

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Situated on the banks of the Mandakini River, a tributary of the Alokananda River, Syalsaur is about 160 km from Haridwar at an elevation of about 820 masl. A quaint hill station in Uttarakhand, Syalsaur is a budding tourist attraction that is presently saved from overcrowding footfall. Part of the Rudraprayag District of Uttarakhand, in Northern India, this small village is also a haven for bird lovers.