Complete Guide about Kedarnath
Kedarnath
Kedarnath village, one of India’s most respected religious locations, lies tucked away in the formidable Garhwal Himalayas. The village, which is centred around the famed Kedarnath temple, is situated close to the Chorabari glacier, which is where the Mandakini river originates, at an elevation of 3,580 metres. The magnificently designed old temple, which is devoted to Lord Shiva, is made of extraordinarily big but uniformly shaped grey stone slabs. Within the temple, a conical rock formation is revered as Lord Shiva in his “Sadashiva” form. One of Lord Shiva’s 12 Jyotirlingas in India is the Lord Shiva temple in Kedarnath, which is a stop on the Char Dham pilgrimage route. The Kedarnath mountain, Kedar Dome, and other Himalayan peaks are located behind the Kedarnath temple.
The region was once known by the name “Kedar Khand,” and according to tradition, the Pandavas from the Mahabharata epic felt bad for having slain so many people after defeating the Kauravas and begged Lord Shiva’s forgiveness. The Lord continuously evaded them before seeking sanctuary as a bull at Kedarnath. At Kedarnath, the Lord dove underground, leaving his hump visible. Lord Shiva’s remaining components made their appearances in four further locations, where they are revered as his incarnations. At Tungnath, the Lord’s arms appeared, at Rudranath, his face, at Madmaheshwar, and at Kalpeshwar, his belly. The renowned Panch Kedar pilgrimage circuit includes Kedarnath as well as the four sites mentioned above.
For further information and booking, go to For More Information and Pilgrimage. https://registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in/signin.php
Kedarnath Travel Tips
- Registration of your vehicle(s) is required.
- The driver should keep a list of all the passengers sitting in the vehicle.
- Give way to vehicles going uphill on mountain roads first.
- The driver should keep all the valid documents of the vehicle, keep an extra stepney.
- Before travelling, you must get the green card from the transport office.
- Be sure to honk on the turns in the mountain roads.
- While parking the vehicle, usage of the hand brake is a must. Parking should be done at the designated place only.
- Carry proof or scanned QR code with you.
- Do not drive on mountain roads before 4 am and after 10 pm.
- Do not overtake on the road turns.
- Do not drink and drive.
- Do not travel sitting on the top of the vehicle.
- Do not litter dirty clothes and polybags.
- Do not use private vehicles for commercial purposes.
Before going on the Chardham Yatra and visiting Hemkund Sahib, worshippers must register. The Uttarakhand government has imposed a daily traveller cap in order to guarantee a smooth journey. As a result, we respectfully ask that you visit registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in before your trip to confirm the portal’s validity and register.
The holy shrines of Uttarakhand’s Char Dham Yatra are situated at a high altitude. The pilgrims may be exposed to extremely low humidity, high UV radiation, low air and oxygen pressure, and extreme cold when travelling to all of these shrines.
- Following a comprehensive health examination, the pilgrims should start their Yatra.
- People with pre-existing conditions should carry enough prescription medication, as well as their doctors’ contact information and prescriptions.
- Senior citizens, persons with comorbid conditions, and people who have already experienced COVID 19 should think about delaying or opting out of the journey.
- Before arriving at the ultimate pilgrimage location, there should be at least one day of rest planned in the journey itinerary.
- Please make sure you have plenty of warm, woollen clothing with you.
- Patients suffering from Heart Diseases, Respiratory ailments, Diabetes, and Hypertension should be extra cautious while undertaking travel to high altitudes.
- If you have symptoms such as a headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tightness in the chest, nausea, vomiting, coughing, rapid breathing, or an elevated heart rate, you should see a doctor right once or call the 104 or 108 helplines for support.
- Avoid using alcohol and other drugs, and don’t smoke.
- SPF 50 sunscreen can be used to protect skin from the sun’s rays.
- Additionally, sunglasses can shield the eyes from UV rays.
- Maintain a healthy level of hydration, and avoid travelling on an empty stomach.
- While trekking or walking, take frequent breaks.
- High altitude activity should not be hard.
- In case of emergencies, Helpline numbers [108 – National Ambulance
- You can reach service and 104- Uttarakhand Health Helpline.
Dekho Apna Desh
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