Ensconced within the snow-capped Garhwal Himalayas, surrounded by a lush cover of alpine meadows and brushed by the pristine and holy Mandakini river, Kedarnath may be a prominent pilgrimage spot. one among the char dhams, which are considered important pilgrimage destinations by Hindus, Kedarnath is claimed to be the abode of Lord Shiva, who is worshipped within the main shrine. Thousands of devotees from everywhere the country, undertake an arduous but devotional journey to succeed in this 3,584-m-high temple, which is that the highest of the 12 jyotirlingas (devotional shrines of Lord Shiva) in India.

Crystal clear lakes, curative hot springs and vibrant valley beds of rhododendrons, make Kedarnath a nature lover’s delight. For those that want to hike their way into the guts of the Himalayas, there are trekking options galore. the foremost popular of those is that the trek from the sacred Gaurikund to the temple and from the temple to the serene Vasuki Lake.