This article will guide you on how to reach Kedarnath from Bangalore. If you’re planning to visit the famous Kedarnath Temple from Bangalore (also known as Bengaluru) and have no idea about the journey then you’re in the right place. Here we will give you a complete Travel Guide for Bangalore To Kedarnath route Map, the distance by air, train, and road.
Bangalore is the capital of the south Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is famous as the Silicon Valley of India because of the center of India’s High Tech Industry, the city is also known for its parks and nightlife.
Every year thousands of pilgrims come to many different holy places in India and Kedarnath Temple is one of their famous choices of them.
Bangalore to Kedarnath Distance
The distance between Bangalore and Kedarnath is approximately 2558 kilometers. The most common way to travel between the two places is by air and then road.
The nearest airport to Kedarnath is the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is approximately 239 kilometers (148 miles) away from Kedarnath. From there, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Kedarnath.
Alternatively, you can also take a train from Bangalore to Haridwar, which is approximately 293 kilometers (182 miles) away from Kedarnath. From Haridwar, you can again hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Kedarnath. However, the train journey is quite long and can take around 36 hours, depending on the train and route you choose.
As you can see in the below image of the Google map route,
There are various ways to reach Sonprayag. And after that, Kedarnath Temple is only 19 km away from Sonprayag.
So you can sum up the distance between Bangalore to Kedarnath is approx. 2558 km.
Note: This distance is directly from the Kedarnath Temple including the Kedarnath Trek which comes after Gaurikund in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand.
Bangalore To Kedarnath Route Map (Google Map)
- Bangalore To Kedarnath distance is 2558 km.
- There are no direct flights or any trains or buses between Bangalore to Kedarnath.
- The distance between Sonprayag to Gaurikund is 05 Km. Then the road ends here.
How To Reach Kedarnath From Bangalore?
It does not matter whether you are traveling by train, air, or by road, Haridwar and Rishikesh are the main points from where you have to start your journey to the hilly area.
Bangalore To Kedarnath Route Locations:
Bangalore ➜ Dehradun Airport or Haridwar or Rishikesh ➜ Sonprayag ➜ Gaurikund ➜ then finally Trek to Kedarnath Temple.
Remember that Gaurikund is the last motorized place by road to Kedarnath. After that, you have to complete the 16 km-long treks by yourself. It depends on your fitness and how much time you take to complete it. Generally, the 16 km long trek takes an average of 5–6 hrs by the normal adult.
There are some other options also like helicopter services, horses, and palanquins available for booking to complete the Kedarnath trek.
Bangalore To Kedarnath By Road
The distance between Bangalore to Kedarnath Temple by road is approx. 2558 km. So this is not a suitable way to go there by road, As it will be very difficult and tiring to drive that much distance.
That is why you can opt by Train or by Flight directly to Dehradun or Haridwar. It will be suitable for your journey.
After that, you can easily book any taxi service directly to Sonprayag from Dehradun/Haridwar/Rishikesh.
Kedarnath Distance from Major Cities
Note: This distance is directly from the Kedarnath Temple including the Kedarnath Trek which comes after Gaurikund in Rudraprayag.
Click on Any Route below and you will redirect to a detailed Guide on that Route.
⦿ Delhi To Kedarnath (466 km)
⦿ Rishikesh To Kedarnath (227 km)
⦿ Haridwar To Kedarnath (252 km)
⦿ Dehradun To Kedarnath (266 km)
⦿ Chandigarh To Kedarnath (524 km)
⦿ Jaipur To Kedarnath (758 km)
⦿ Lucknow To Kedarnath (730 km)
⦿ Ahmedabad To Kedarnath (1431 km)
⦿ Banglore To Kedarnath (2558 km)
⦿ Chennai To Kedarnath (2609 km)
⦿ Kolkata To Kedarnath (1699 km)
⦿ Pune To Kedarnath (1913 km)
⦿ Hyderabad To Kedarnath (1685 km)
Bangalore To Kedarnath flights
There is no direct flight connectivity to Kedarnath Temple from Bangalore. The nearest airport to Kedarnath Temple is Jollygrant Airport, Dehradun. Now, this is the only way to reach Kedarnath from Bangalore by air.
Dehradun Airport is 238 km away from Kedarnath and is connected to Delhi on daily basis flights. You can choose any flight connecting to Dehradun Airport from Bangalore Airport.
Once you reached Dehradun after that you have various options for transport. From Dehradun itself or you can go to Rishikesh which is only 20 Km away from Dehradun Airport.
By booking a taxi or local transport to Sonprayag, your journey will be started in the beautiful range of the Himalayan mountains along with the holy river Ganga flowing beside the Highway.
Generally, It is a 5-6 hours long journey from Dehradun Airport to Sonprayag/Gaurikund.
After reaching Gaurikund which is 5 km away from Sonprayag, the Kedarnath trek of 16 km begins.
Also Read: Kedarnath Trek Travel Guide
If you are unable to do trekking then there are various helicopter services also available directly to the Kedarnath Temple.
How to book a Helicopter to Kedarnath Temple?
What are the Prices/Charges of Helicopter Services in Kedarnath?
To get the details of Helicopter Services Click Here
Bangalore To Kedarnath by Train
There is no direct train connectivity to Kedarnath Temple from Bangalore.
The nearest Railway Station to Kedarnath is Rishikesh (227 km), Haridwar (252 km), and Dehradun (266 km).
Bangalore is well connected to these stations with various trains. So you can choose any suitable train for these nearby stations.
You can book any Train from Railway’s official website by Click Here
Once you reached any of these stations, There are various taxi services to Kedarnath.
You can book any taxi or local transport services to Kedarnath there for your comfort and enjoy your journey.
Plan Your Kedarnath Trip:
- Kedarnath Itinerary Plan
- Kedarnath Trek (16 km)
- Best Time To Visit Kedarnath
- Weather in Kedarnath
- Hotels in Kedarnath
- Kedarnath Yatra 2023 Guide
- Panch Kedar Yatra Guide
