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Lord Shiva
Kedarnath Trek
Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand
The 16 km trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath Temple through breathtaking Himalayan landscapes. Part of the Char Dham Yatra.
Divine Glimpses
3D Track Preview
Interactive 3D Terrain Mode
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Live Weather
Kedarnath Trek
Altitude: 3,583 m (11,755 ft)
15°C
Clear Skies
Wind12 km/h
Visibility10 km
Feels Like14°C
Sacred Geometry
Highest Elevation
3,583 m (11,755 ft)
Total Distance
16 km one way
Estimated Duration
6-8 hours one way
Auspicious Months
May, June, September, October
Available Paths
Walking Trek
6-8 hours • 16 km
Pony/Horse
5-6 hours • 16 km
Palki (Palanquin)
8-10 hours • 16 km
Helicopter
10 minutes • Direct
Seeker's Pack
- Warm clothes
- Rain jacket
- Trekking shoes
- Walking stick
- Water bottle
- Energy bars
- Torch/headlamp
Sacred Discipline
- Weather changes rapidly — carry rain protection
- Altitude sickness possible
- Avoid monsoon peak (July-Aug) due to landslides
- Start early morning for comfortable trek