At Kedarnath
Darshan and aarti
Join the queue early. The evening aarti, with the peaks turning pink, is unforgettable.
Bhairavnath Temple
Kedarnath's guardian deity, on a ridge above the town with views over the valley.
Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi
The memorial to the saint, rebuilt behind the temple after 2013.
Bhim Shila
The big rock behind the temple, believed to have protected it in the 2013 flood.
Beyond the temple
Chorabari Tal (Gandhi Sarovar)
A glacial lake about 3 km above Kedarnath. Go only in clear weather with a local guide.
Vasuki Tal
A high lake about 8 km away, for fit and acclimatised trekkers only.
Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath
Where Baba Kedar is worshipped from the winter closing until the spring opening.
Things to Do in Kedarnath: FAQs
Can I stay overnight at Kedarnath?
Yes. There are tents, GMVN huts and simple rooms near the temple in the season. Book ahead in May and June.
What should I carry for Kedarnath?
Warm layers, a rain jacket, good walking shoes, a torch, basic medicines and your yatra registration and ID.
