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Food Guide In Kedarnath

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Local eateries are available which includes the normal vegetarian food. Food in the eating joints along Kedarnath’s main street is simple but expensive, as all supplies have to be brought up from the valley on horseback. Non- Veg Food and alcoholic dishes are strictly prohibited in kedarnath.

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Badri-Kedar Festival In Kedarnath

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The festival is held at the shrines of badrinath and kedarnath. It is celebrated in the month of June, stretches over eight days, bringing together the greatest artistes of the country. The festivities go on for a stretch of eight days. The festival makes an attempt to bring under one platform, the greatest artists of the country.

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Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary Beautiful Place Near Kedarnath

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Kedarnath sanctuary is situated in Chamoli district. The approach road starts from Haridwar - Rudraprayag and then leads to Sitapur which is 226 km. away. Kedarnath Bird Sanctuary, established in the year 1972. In the wilderness of this sanctuary animals like snow leopard, snow cock, tahr, musk deer, leopard and serow can be seen along with many species of birds. A forest hut is available at Madhyamaheshwar and reservation can be done through the DFO, Kedarnath Forest Division and Gopeshwar.

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Chopta Near Kedarnath

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Chopta is one of the most picturesque spots in the entire Garhwal region. It provides a breathtaking view of Himalayan ranges surrounding it. It is situated on the Gopeshwar Ukhimath road about 40 km from Gopeshwar at an altitude of about 2500 mtrs above sea level.

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Deoria Tal Near Kedarnath

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Sari village is last bus terminus on Chopta-Ukhimath Road, where Deoria Tal is situated at a distance of 2 kms. This beautiful lake is at an altitude of 2,438 mts above the sea level. It gives a scenic view of the neighboring snow-capped peaks. This land is an ideal place for angling and bird watching.

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Chandrashila Near Kedarnath

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The Chandrashila peak provides a rare view of snow-clad peaks. It is situated 93 kms from kedarnath. The rhododendron forests and alpine meadows dominate the trek from Tungnath to Chandrashila.

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Kalpnath Near Kedarnath

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It is also known as kalpeshwar temple. This temple is located 160 kms from kedarnath and is at an altitude of 2134 meters above the sea level. Shiva’s locks (Hair) are worshipped here. Large Number devotees of lord Shiva used to come over there so as to pray before him.

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Rudranath Near Kedarnath

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Rudranath is a very important pilgrim spot and Shiva’s face is worshipped here. It is 142 km from kedarnath and situated at a height of 2286 meters above the sea level. The temple site provides a fascinating view of surrounding peaks. Anusuya Devi Temple and a number of holy kunds nearby are worth a visit.

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Tungnath Near Kedarnath

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It is also situated at a distance of 90 kms, which is located at an altitude of 3,680 mts. It is the highest Shiva shrine among the Panch Kedars where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of arms. It is easily accessible by road as the nearest roadhead is Chopta.

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Madmaheshwar Near Kedarnath

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It is 74 kms from Kedarnath, Located at an altitude of 3,289 mts. above sea level. Madmaheshwar is 25 kms of northeast of gopikashi. There is a motorable road from gopikashi to kalimath. The best statue of Har Gauri in India measuring over a meter high is found in the Kali temple. The trek from Kalimath to Madhmaheshwar is distinguished by wild unparalleled scenic beauty and engulfed by Chaukhamba, Kedarnath and Neelkanth peaks. Gaundar at the confluence of Madmeshwar Ganga and Markanga Ganga, is the last settlement before one reaches Madhmaheshwar, the place where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of belly.

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Panch Kedar Near Kedarnath

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Madmaheshwar, Tungnath, Rudranath and Kalpnath with Kedarnath form the Panch Kedar, the five most important temples of Lord Shiva in Garhwal Himalayas.

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Agastymuni Holy Place Near Kedarnath

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It is the famous temple which is 73 kms far away from kedarnath. The temple of sage Agastya is the main attraction here which is dedicated to Agastymuni.

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Ukhimath Beautiful Place Near Kedarnath

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It is 60 Kms from kedarnath. Ukhimath is winter home of the deity of the Kedarnath Temple and the seat of the Rawal of Kedarnath.

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Guptkashi Famous Place Near Kedarnath

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It is 49 kms from kedarnath. It is famous for its temples of Ardhnarishwar and Vishwanath which are noteworthy.

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Gaurikund Trekking Place Near Kedarnath

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Gaurikund is situated 14 Kms from Kedarnath. It is the trekking base to Kedarnath. A temple dedicated to Gauri and thermal springs of medicinal value are noteworthy. It is an altitude of 1982 meters above the sea level. It is said that Goddess Parvati as Gauri meditated here for a considerable time to attain Lord Shiva as a husband. A temple dedicated to her and Mahadev stands here. Thermal springs of medicinal value are also located nearby to this place. An eternal flame, said to have been a witness to the marriage, burns in front of the temple even today.

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Trijuginarayan Beautiful Place Near Kedarnath

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Trijuginarayan is 25 km. from kedarnath and a famous excursion nearby to this place, the mythological venue where the wedding of Lord Shiva and Parvati was solemnized. It is a short trek of 5 km from Son Prayag. An eternal flame, which is said to have been the witness to the marriage, burns in front of the temple even today.

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Sonprayag Holy Place Near Kedarnath

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It is situated 20 Kms from Kedarnath. At an elevation of 1829 mts and on the main Kedarnath route, Son Prayag lies at the confluence of river Basuki and Mandakani. The holy site of Son Prayag is of immense religious significance. The road to Triyuginarayan diverts from here. It is said that a mere touch of the holy water of Son Prayag helps one to attain the “Baikunth Dham".

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Vasuki Tal Near Kedarnath

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It is situated at a distance of 6 kms from Kedarnath. Which is perched at a height of 4135 meters above the sea level is encircled by lofty mountains and offers a commanding view of the Chaukhamba peaks and is an important spot in the itinerary of trekkers.

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Kedarnath Temple In Kedarnath

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The temple is believed to be more than 1000 years old and built by the Pandavas. The present temple is built by adi guru shankracharaya which lies adjacent to the old 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 griha’ for worship and a ‘mandap’ for assemblies of pilgrims and visitors.

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Shankaracharya Samadhi In Kedarnath

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It is a final resting place of Adi Guru Shankaracharya which is located just behind the Kedarnath temple. It is said that after establishing four sacred Dhams in India, he went into his samadhi at an early age of 32 years.

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