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Kedarnath Temple
The present temple, built in 8th century A.D. by Adi Guru Shankaracharya lies adjacent to the site of an ancient temple built by Pandavas. The walls of the exquisitely architectured temple are embellished with figures of deities and scenes from mythology. The temple has a conical lingam - the main idol, a statue of Nandi - the celestial bull, a 'garbha grab' for worship and a 'mandap' for assemblies of piligrims and visitors. The temple is believed to be more than 1000 years old.

    • Shankaracharya Samadhi
      Behind the Kedarnath Temple lies the samadhi or the final resting place of Adi Guru Shankaracharya. It is believed, after establishing the four dhams in India, he went for his samadhi at an early age of 32 years.
    • Excursions
      Chorabari (Gandhi Sarovar) (2 kms.)
      A small lake from where Yudhishthir, the eldest of the Pandavas, is believed to have departed to heaven. The floating ice on the sparkling waters of the lake is a fascinating sight.
    • Vasuki Tal (6 kms.)
      A picturesque lake, 4,135 mts. above sea level is encircled by lofty mountains and offers a commanding view of the Chaukhamba peaks.
    • Gaurikund (14 kms.)
      The trekking base to Kedarnath. A temple dedicated to Gauri and thermal springs of medicinal value are noteworthy.
    • Sonprayag (20 kms.)
      The confluence of Son Ganga and Mandakini rivers. The road to Triyuginarayan diverts from here.
    • Triyuginarayan (25 kms.)
      A 5 kms. trek from Sonprayag, it is the mythological venue of the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.An eternal flame, which is said to have been a witness to the marriage, burns in front of the temple even today.
    • Guptkashi (49 kms.)
      The temples of Ardhnarishwar and Vishwanath are noteworthy.
    • Ukshimath (60 kms)
      Winter home of the deity of the Kedarnath Temple and the seat of the Rawal of Kedarnath.
    • Agastyamuni (73 kms.)
      Famous for the temple dedicated to sage Agastya.
    • Chandrashila (93 kms.)
      The Chandrashila peak provides a rare view of snow-clad peaks. The rhododendron Forests and alpine meadows dominate the trek fromTungnath to Chandrashila.
    • Deoria Tal (68 kms.)
      This beautiful lake at an altitude of 2,438 mts. gives the spectacular reflection of snow capped peaks in the lake water. Ideal spot for angling and bird watching.

  • Accessibility

    • Airport
      Jolly Grant, Dehradun (251 kms.)
    • Rail
      Rishikesh (234 kms.)
      Kotdwar (260 kms.)
    • Road
      Approachable on foot from Gaurikund, which is connected by road to Rishikesh, Kotwar, Dehradun, Haridwar and other important hill stations of Garhwal and Kumaon region.

 

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