16 KM TREK TO KEDARNATH


Kedarnath  is one of the religions place in Uttarakhand. Kedarnath  is the temple of Lord Shiva .The most popular char dham yatra  also includes this temple. It is around 3584 mts above sea level at the foot hills of Himalayan peaks.The best time to trek the Kedarnath  temple is  around 4am . The trek of Kedarnath starts from Gaurikund and ends at Kedarnath temple which is around 16 kilmeters. Earlier it was 14 kilmeters trek but due to  flood disaster which took place  in the year 2013 all the ways to Kedarnath temple got destroyed   previously the trek was from Rambara to Kedarnath which was 14 km.  It was well fenced , well developed trek but  after the flood  all the trek got destroyed  .

Now, the new trek is followed by the people which is from Gaurikund to Kedarnath.  Gaurikund temple is dedicated to goddess Parvati, also known as Gauri .  Their is famous Gauri kund Lake  which is very famous in hindu  religion the most unique thing about Gaurikund Lake is that  it has hot water spring  people use take bath into it after that people  use to  continue  their  journey to   Kedarnath trek .But after the flood of 2013 comparatively   only small  part of that lake  is left  in which  people  take bath nowadays .

There at Gaurikund you need to take /buy a raincoat  because it rains most of the at Kedarnath and bag to carry your stuff. Its has  a small but good market .   While going to Gaurikund you will observe  the beauty of nature , scenic or beautiful are the words less justified for this place, the calmness and essence of the atmosphere around it. People  cheer up each  other by saying Jai Bhole   . Most the roads/the way is covered by the local people our rather the local vendors .

 After  completing the 4 km trek you will reach to  the Village called Chatti through Rambara Bridge. After completing this  distance , on the   way to Kedarnath you will see their is proper arrangement of sitting and having tea and coffee .The vendors sells products related to god and other worshiping things . Here the nature itself tells its beauty , the huge huge mountain covered with snow  ,the capering of birds , the peace full environment . The local their are very helpful and gentle they  will tell you the history  behind Kedarnath ,people will also  tell you about the disaster which took place   in Kedarnath in the year 2013 . People are still struggling to bring their life  back to normal so that  trek to Kedarnath  can be reopen and people again  can enjoy the beauty of nature and worshiping of Lord Shiva  .

 After completing the trek  of Chatti Village you will reach to Bheembali  which is around 3 kilometers from the Chatti Village . In between the trek will see various temples . The tent and hut facilities  is also available in the trek between Chatti village to Bheembali. If you are unable to reach Kedarnath on the same day you can stay at Bheembali.In Bheembali their  various hotels  and  guest house which has well furnished room with proper  room heating facilities . After completing Bheembali trek you will reach to Linchauli which is 4 kilmeters trek . You  see lot of People  riding on horse , hundred’s of horse/mule  help the tourist to reach Kedarnath by carrying them on their  back . Mule also  carry people on their back to the temple and they also carry luggage  of the people and the daily needs  things of the local people who live in Kedarnath .After covering the distance of 4 km of Linchauli to Kedarnath you will reach to Kedarnath Base camp .  Camp ‘s are arranged by the Kedarnath society where you can sit and relax  your body. Here you will listen a very pleasant sound  of  temple bells .The sound of  ringing bells and Bhajan satisfy the soul of tourist. The happiness of reaching the Kedarnath temple is seen on the smiling faces of people. .The Kedarnath temple is only 1 km far from Kedarnath Base camp .With full enthusiasm and joy people continue their journey to Kedarnath temple as they are now  just 1 km away for their destination .

After completing the last km you will see lots of vendors selling Prasad. The feeling of satisfaction and relaxation of completing the journey of 16 km trek is seen on the happy faces of the people.  When you finally reach the  Kedarnath temple you will find that it  looks more beautiful . The temple is decorated with  beautiful flowers, twinkle lights and other decorative things.  If you will reach at temple during  the time of Aarti  you will observe the real beauty of temple and how beautiful the temple looks  with twinkle lighting ,the ringing of bells , people enjoying Aarti with clapping  and by saying Jai Bhole  . The Aarti and ringing of temple bells will bring lots of  positivity in the  mind and heart of people they feel  relax and enjoy full   in the arti  .

The true beauty of Kedarnath trek and temple can not expressed in words ,you need to go and  feel your self to experience the true beauty of kedarnath trek and temple .