Kedarnath Dham is located in the majestic Himalayas at an altitude of 3,583 meters above sea level. It is considered to be one of the holiest pilgrimage sites for Hindus.
Kedarnath Dham is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. It is believed that the temple was built by the Pandavas during the Mahabharata era.
Kedarnath Dham is accessible only on foot or by mules and horses. The trek to the temple is considered to be a challenging one and requires a lot of physical stamina.
The temple of Kedarnath Dham is rebuilt every 20 years. The last rebuilding was done in 2013 after the devastating floods in Uttarakhand.
Kedarnath Dham is one of the Char Dham, the four holiest pilgrimage sites for Hindus. The other three Char Dham are Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.
Kedarnath Dham is also home to the Samadhi of Adi Shankaracharya, one of the greatest philosophers and theologians of ancient India.
Due to the extreme weather conditions in the region, the temple of Kedarnath Dham remains closed for six months from November to April.
The trek to Kedarnath Dham offers stunning views of the Himalayas, including peaks like Nanda Devi, Kedarnath, and Chaukhamba.