(3) Kedarnath Tourism Packages

Regarded as one of the holiest Hindu pilgrim places, Kedarnath is a part of the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, India. Located in the Himalayan region, near the head of River Mandakini, Kedarnath is flanked with majestic snow-capped peaks giving away the best of views and leaving people awestruck with its natural beauty.Holding one of the 12 jyotirlingas, Kedarnath is the most remote of the Chardham and millions of devotees pay a visit every year to present offerings and prayers at the Kedarnath Temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva). Travel to this idyllic spiritual place with us as we bring to you Kedarnath Tourism packages that are all-inclusive flights/trains charges, accommodations and food facilities. Visited by masses every year, the city has good accommodation options. You can choose from deluxe hotels to simple accommodations that will suit your pocket as well as needs and demands.As you tour through this majestic town, pay a visit to Gaurikund. The highlight houses a small temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati. Legends claim that it is this very place where Lord Shiva accepted to marry Parvati. The locale is surrounded with vivid greenery, natural thermal springs and Vasuki Ganga flowing below.Moving further, visit the holiest and most famous Hindu temple of this region- The Kedarnath temple. One needs to trek 14 kilometers to reach the shine of the temple. Gaurikund marks its starting point and Rambara is the midway halt of this long trek. There are ponies, palkies and potters available for your comfortable expedition. As you walk through, learn about the interested story that lays behind the establishment of this holy shrine. According to the Indian mythology, after the legendary battle of Kurukshetra, the Pandavas felt guilty of having killed their brothers. They followed Lord Shiva in order to seek repentance for the wrong they had done in the war and get blessings.However, Lord Shiva avoided them and took refuge here in Kedarnath as a bull. After being found, he jumped into the ground leaving his hump on the surface. It is this hump that marks Lord Shiva’s presence here.After paying a visit to Kedarnath, walk another kilometer and view the Bhairon Mandir. It is believed that once the temple is closed in winters due to heavy snowfall, the deity acts as protector of this very Dham. The temple also gives a mesmerising view of the divine Kedarnath valley.Further, move to Son Prayag, a small hamlet lying at the confluence of the two rivers- Mandakini and Basuki. The site of this place holds a majestic charm with snow-capped mountains in the background and streaming waters flowing through the surrounding hills. Saints claim that taking a dip in the holy waters of Son Prayag can wash away sins and cure many diseases.Let Shankaracharya Samadhi be the next halt. The place marks the trance of the famous scholar of India- Adi Shankaracharya. He after establishing the four dhams, took his samadhi at the early age of 32 at this very point.Chorabari tal is yet another place of attraction you would like to view. Also known as the Gandhi Sarovar, it is a few kilometers away from Kedarnath. Enjoy the surroundings of this pristine lake as you walk on the sand adoring the streaming freezing azure waters that showcase the majestic reflections of the glorious ice-capped Himalayan mountains.Talking about the climate of Kedarnath, it is very cold in the winters and the grounds get covered with heavy snow. While in summers, the mercury barely crosses the mark of 20°C and experiences about 150 centimeters of rainfall during the monsoon season. So, the best time to visit Kedarnath is between May to October. The temple opens on Akshaya Tritiya in the month of May and closes on Bhai Duj in the month of November due to heavy snowfall in winters and it is not possible to stay in the vicinity of Kedarnath. From November to April, the Palki of Lord Kedarnath is shifted to Ukhimath, a place near Guptkashi and is known as the winter home of the deity of the Kedarnath Temple.There are many prominent festivals that are celebrated here. Shravani Annakoot Mela held in August is celebrated a day before the auspicious Raksha Bandhan. On the other hand, Vinayak Chaturthi and Deepavali are celebrated in the months of September and are full of colorful lights making the place glow in a magnificent way. A special Samadhi Pooja is also conducted on the closing day of Kedarnath Temple.You can enjoy all these festivals as well as view the glorious spiritual places of Kedarnath by planning a trip with us. So, grab our pocket-friendly offers and visit Kedarnath soon.