Temple was initially built by the Pandavas
It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Conde Nast Traveler
the holiest Hindu shrines of Shiva. Magazine
10 May 2024 at 07:00 AM
April to June is the best time to visit Kedarnath
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas, is over 1,200 years old and believed to be established by Adi Shankaracharya.
Chorabari Lake, holding Gandhi's ashes since 1948, offers serene views and a memorable trek near Kedarnath peak.
Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi near Kedarnath temple marks the sage's Moksha spot. Nearby hot spring is famed for its healing properties.
At 8 km from Kedarnath, this serene lake at 4,135 m offers stunning views of Chaukhamba peaks. Trek through glaciers Chaturangi and Vasuki.
Lord Bhairav temple, 500m from Kedarnath, guards the temple during winters. Dedicated to Lord Shiva's incarnation, it protects the town too.
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