Haridwar to Kedarnath (252 km)

This article will guide you on how to reach Kedarnath from Haridwar. Here we will give you a complete guide for Haridwar To Kedarnath Distance by road, train, and by air. Route Map for Char Dham yatra 2023 from Haridwar.

Haridwar is an ancient city and an important Hindu pilgrimage site in Uttarakhand state, where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills.

Generally, people start their Kedarnath Yatra journey from Rishikesh or Haridwar. And If you are planning your trip to Kedarnath Yatra from Haridwar. Then you are at the right place here, Haridwar is the best place to start your journey for Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand.

Haridwar to Kedarnath Distance

Note: This distance is directly from the Kedarnath Temple including the Kedarnath Trek which comes after Gaurikund in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand.

Haridwar To Kedarnath distance is 252 km.

Haridwar is very popular for several sacred ghats like Har Ki Pauri hosts a nightly Ganga Aarti, in which tiny flickering lamps are floated off the steps.

Worshipers fill the city during major festivals including the annual Kanwar Mela and Kumbh Mela. This spiritual environment attracts lakhs of tourists every year. But here we are talking about how to reach Kedarnath from Haridwar.

If you want to visit Kedarnath, then It does not matter whether you are traveling by train, air or by road, Haridwar or Rishikesh are the main points from where you have to start your journey to the hilly area.

Route Locations:

Haridwar ➜ Rishikesh ➜ Devprayag ➜ Srinagar ➜ Agastamuni ➜ Guptkashi ➜ Sonprayag ➜ Gaurikund ➜ finally 16 km Trek to Kedarnath Temple.

Haridwar to Rishikesh to Devprayag to Srinagar to Rudraprayag to Tilwara to Agastamuni to Kund.

After reaching Kund you have to go to Guptkashi to Phata to Rampur to Sonprayag to Gaurikund and then finally Trek to Kedarnath Temple.

Gaurikund is a Hindu pilgrimage site and base camp for trek to Kedarnath Temple.

But if you are traveling from your own car then Sonprayag will be your last destination by car. Because of the parking facility available at Sonprayag only.

Haridwar To Sonprayag Route (Google Map)

The distance between Sonprayag to Gaurikund is 05 Km. Then the road ends and a 16 km trek starts here.

How To Reach Kedarnath by Air

Haridwar to Kedarnath by air or helicopter option are available from Dehradun Airport during Char Dham Yatra Season. Because Jollygrant airport in Dehradun (on Rishikesh road) is the nearest airport to Kedarnath.

Jolly Grant airport is situated at a distance of about 239 km from Kedarnath.

After landing at Jollygrant Airport from Delhi Airport, you can hire a taxi from Haridwar to Gaurikund. You can reach by road covering 225 km and the remaining 16 km on foot.

Domestic flights are available from major locations to Jollygrant airport.

There are also chopper and helicopter services available from Rishikesh and Kedarnath. Some premium tour packages can provide Dehradun To Kedarnath direct helicopter services from Sahastradhara Helipad.

Haridwar To Kedarnath by Train

Regular trains from Delhi to Haridwar are available at all times of the year.

After that, you can hire a cab or get a bus from the Haridwar station. Because there is no direct way to reach Kedarnath from Haridwar by train.

After Haridwar, Rishikesh is the nearest railway station that is situated at a distance of about 229 km from Kedarnath Temple.

Taxi, as well as bus facilities, are available from the Haridwar railhead. There is as such no problem regarding how to reach Kedarnath Temple from Haridwar.

How To Reach Kedarnath From Haridwar by Road

Kedarnath is easily reachable from Gaurikund by foot via Kedarnath trek.

Must Read: Gaurikund To Kedarnath Trek Guide

Gaurikund is connected with motorable roads. And buses and taxis from important spots like Rishikesh To Gaurikund, Haridwar To Gaurikund, Uttarkashi To Gaurikund and Tehri, Pauri and Chamoli are easily available.

Kedarnath Temple Distance from Major Cities

Note: This distance is directly from the Kedarnath Temple including the Kedarnath Trek which comes after Gaurikund in Rudraprayag.

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