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Kedarnath Temple
Kedarnath, Uttarakhand
Shiva
Uttarakhand
History
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, Kedarnath is an ancient Shiva temple set amid the Garhwal Himalayas at 3,583m. Built by the Pandavas and revived by Adi Shankaracharya, it is among the holiest pilgrimage sites.
Timings
4:00 AM – 9:00 PM (seasonal)
Dress Code
Modest, warm traditional attire
Best Time to Visit
May to June, September to October
How to Reach
Trek 16km from Gaurikund; nearest railhead Rishikesh; helicopter from Phata.
Festivals
Maha Shivaratri
Shravan Month