62 days from today, i.e. on 10 May, Friday, from 7 am, devotees will be able to have darshan in Kedarnath Dham in a proper manner. Let us tell you, the doors of Kedarnath Dham located in Rudraprayag are closed for 6 months in a year, in such a situation, while worship is done in Kedarnath for 6 months, in the winter months, it is done in Omkareshwar temple located in Ukhimath for 6 months. Every year, the date of opening of doors is announced on the day of Mahashivratri. The doors of Badrinath will be formally opened from 6 am on May 12. Let us give you important information through this article.
How to reach Kedarnath Dham
Helicopter Service: You can take helicopter service to reach Kedarnath in an easy and fast way. Flights are also available from nearby cities like Haridwar, Dehradun and Guptkashi, which take you to Kedarnath Dham. On foot: The journey to Kedarnath Dham on foot is
a religious and experience filled journey, you can reach the Dham by mountain route starting the journey from Gaurikund or Sonprayag. This journey is about 14 km (from Gaurikund) or 21 km (from Sonprayag). From
National Highway: Highway service is also available for religious travel, in which buses and taxis also go to Kedarnath Dham.
Palanquin Service: There is also a palanquin service for some devotees, in which palanquin takes the passengers to the Dham. This gives a great experience of devotion and religious ritual. Let us tell you, you can choose the above methods to reach Kedarnath Dham.
What to carry for going to Kedarnath
- To go to Kedarnath Dham, the traveler should make some preparations, in which you will have to carry the necessary documents, these include identity card, passport (if required), travel ticket, or other necessary documents.
- Whatever the weather, you need to carry with you things like a rain coat, warm clothes for the cold, toilet essentials, bottled water, sun screen and mosquito repellent.
- Make sure to carry bathing items with you like towel, soap, towel, slippers, bag etc.
- It is also important for the traveler to carry a medical kit with him like medicines, Panadol, bandages etc.
- If a passenger is carrying a camera with him, then he must also carry the battery or charger with him. Also, he must carry the phone charger with him.
places to visit in kedarnath
The main attraction here is the Kedarnath temple but after this you can also visit Chopta, Vasuki Tal, Vasuki Talab, Bhairavnath Temple are also considered to be a good place. You can fully enjoy the natural beauty and mountain environment here.