Kedarnath trek from the last few years is treated as one of the highest pilgrimage tourists can ever visit. Tourists believe that all other treks Kedarnath trek is also simple. But no, Kedarnath trek is considered as one of the toughest treks as it is located in between the mountains and is covered with snow. It is advisable only to those tourists who are fit and have a medical checkup before visiting Kedarnath.
If you’re planning to Kedarnath, then it is your most authentic decision a person ever had. Kedarnath means “lord of fields” and in the unique way the Lord Shiva is seen. It is one of the pilgrimages located in Uttarakhand, India. Kedarnath is the most famous, holy, religious and beautiful place in India located in Uttarakhand.Kedarnath is famous for the trek, holy temples etc. It is famous for LORD SHIVA temple as it is one of the 12 jyotirlingas in India.
Kedarnath is covered with snow mountains and for its aura. It creates a sense of pure bliss as well. And let’s not forget, the touch of spirituality! The adventure, the devotion and the stunning beauty, sounds simply perfect.
Kedarnath is considered as the mesmerising beauty and epitome of Lord Shiva and it is believed that Lord Shiva comes in many forms to visit Kedarnath. As other pilgrimages and deity temples close in the month of Kartik every year and open in the month of Vaisakh. Kedarnath does the same too.
Kedarnath trek is mesmerising as it doesn’t matter how many times you spend there, it matters only the view and promise that you won’t regret it as each and every day is filled with the natural view and authenticity.
Kedarnath Trek is the most beautiful trek not only because there are many temples but because of the view too. In Kedarnath not only trek but there are many beautiful sights to see and tourists also come here for their aesthetic photoshoots as Kedarnath is situated in between mountains which are covered with snow. In the month of December to Mid February, there is heavy snowfall, so people avoid trek at that time but come here to seek blessings and to do aesthetic and natural photoshoots.
The New Trek Route to Kedarnath is made which helps travellers to reach Kedarnath:
- Reach Gaurikund from where the most beautiful journey starts.
- Gaurikund to Jungle Chatti through the Rambara Bridge.
- Jungle Chatti to Bheem Bali
- Bheem Bali to Linchauli
- Linchauli to Kedarnath Base Camp
- Kedarnath Base Camp to Kedarnath Temple
Kedarnath trek starts from Gaurikund. From Gaurikund travellers hire vehicles if they want and the most beautiful journey starts. To go to Kedarnath there are basic 4 stops and then travellers reach Kedarnath. The trek will have awesome facilities like stay in deluxe hotels, delicious foods, snow covered mountains just feels like walking on the clouds and if travellers want they can take a night stay there and they won’t even regret their decision. This snow trek will take you to Kedarnath.
After this you’ll come to the mystic and spiritual aura KEDARNATH. Kedarnath is believed to be the most religious and spiritual place. It is believed that your wishes come true here.
Kedarnath is known as Lord Shiva Temple and is an ancient temple which was built many years ago and still today travellers visit Kedarnath as their wishes come true.
In Kedarnath Trek, there are most important things to keep remember:
- Check before visiting Kedarnath as for some tourists, Kedarnath temperature might affect their health.
- Travellers are advised to complete a medical check as it is one of the toughest treks a traveller can ever do.
- Travellers should carry their medicines, or any other stuff like water bottles, handkerchief etc.
- Travellers must wear sneakers as the trek is full of mountains and snow so it will be easy for travellers to trek.
- Travellers must wear comfy clothes.
- Uttarakhand trekkers are always with the tourists and they always keep emergency kit with themselves.
- If tourists face any issue/ problems, then trekkers bring them back to the base camp in Kedarnath.
- Travellers must carry at least a rainbow with them.
- Travellers must pack their clothes according to the weather forecast.
Kedarnath trek is considered one of the safest treks as major safety protocols are made and tourist guides are present at each location. So tourists will find everything at ease.
If you are a beginner in trekking then it might be difficult for you to trek in a snow covered mountain. But everything starts from some pain. It takes time but you won’t regret your decision. But don’t worry, medical teams and hospitals are built mostly everywhere in Kedarnath.
Best Time to Visit Kedarnath:
In the month of December to February mid as there is snowfall but is not possible for trekking due to snowfall but can visit temples and enjoy the beautiful and natural beauty and in the month of April to June is best for trekking as there is moderate weather. In Kedarnath, almost 6 months are covered with snow.
Because of many tourists visiting Kedarnath, 4G is now available in Kedarnath and the connectivity is strong. Kedarnath also has ATMs available in each trekking spot.
Now reaching Kedarnath is not as tough as you think. You can reach Kedarnath by railway, road, or air. It is now not difficult for tourists to reach Kedarnath. By visiting Kedarnath, tourists can also visit Rishikesh, Haridwar and many other pilgrimages as they are close to each other. Now tourists guides are present everywhere so they tell everything about the pilgrimage, safety protocols, stay mostly everything.
If you’re going on trek for the very first time, then must do the following things:
- Cardiovascular exercise as these exercises help in strength and power.
- Walking and jogging as these two help the most in trekking and you won’t get tired easily.
- Do squats as it helps in improving stability.
- Try to cover at least 20 km in one hour.