Kedarnath is one of the most popular and holiest pilgrimage destinations in India for Hindus. It is also one of the twelve “Jyotirlingas” which are considered the sacred abode of Lord Shiva. Every year, thousands of pilgrims from different parts of India and abroad reach Kedarnath to offer prayers to Kedarnath or Lord Shiva. They take the huge physical and mental challenge of reaching the Kedarnath temple for spiritual and mental purification. The Kedarnath Yatra cost depends on the complete itinerary like wherefrom you want to start your journey or which path you want to follow. The good news is that to make your lifelong wish to offer your prayer to the holy temple of Kedarnath, you can now take the helicopter route instead of trekking.
Kedarnath yatra by foot
Keep in mind that the Kedarnath yatra by foot, which is trekking to the holy place and the abode of Lord Shiva, is to some extent physically challenging. You need to be physically fit to cover a distance of 16 Km from Gaurikund to Kedarnath uphill. First, from Gaurikund to Rambara Bridge, you have to travel about 4 Km. You can take some rest there for a while. The next spot to be reached is Jungle Chatti which is about 3 Kms from Rambara Bridge. The third phase of the trekking starts from Jungle Chatti to Bheembali which is again 4 Kms. The fourth phase of trekking starts from Bheembali and ends at Linchuali which is another 4 Km. The last phase of this 16 Km journey ends at Kedarnath which is 1 Km from Linchuali. You can take a rest in all these phases to get some rest and food. The Kedarnath Yatra Cost normally includes the cost of refreshments. You can take the help of the best tour operators in this area such as Manchala Mushafir for complete information and different tour packages to Kedarnath. The experienced tour operators provide complete guidance to the pilgrims or tourists regarding the itinerary, hotel accommodation, arrangement of food, medical support, etc. Many pilgrims who cannot cover this uphill distance due to physical reasons can take different modes of transportation such as mules, porters, or palki.
Kedarnath Yatra by Helicopter
If you are unable to take the physical challenge of trekking all through Kedarnath, helicopter service is available from three different locations – Guptkashi, Phata, and Sersi. You can contact Manchala Mushafir for advanced helicopter booking and other arrangements such as a hotel stay in Hrishikesh and transportation to the helipad. Needless to say, the Kedarnath yatra cost by helicopter is higher than the Kedarnath yatra by foot. Two are different experiences for the pilgrims.
Reaching the final destination, the revered Kedarnath temple brings an overwhelming sense of peace and happiness. You will feel blessed and spiritually elevated. Manchala Mushafir arranges a Kedarnath tour from different destinations such as New Delhi, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad. Apart from the holy Kedarnath temple, the cascading river Mandakini, the Bhairavnath temple, the Chorabali Lake, and the Gauri Kund offer stunning natural beauty that you will never forget.