How to Reach Gaurikund to Kedarnath is one of the must know information for all the devotees who is visiting kedarnath dham this season. so we come up with the details how you can trek or take Kedarnath Pony Service or Kedarnath Palki Services , Prices , Trek Route , Facilities on the way all the required information is covered.
Gaurikund to Kedarnath Distance
Kedarnath distance from Gaurikund is arround 16 km. which can be covered either by trekking or Kedarnath Palki services Dandi and Kandi or Kedarnath Poni Service . Price of Kedarnath Palki services and pony services given below.
Kedarnath Pony Service Rates
- Gaurikund to Kedarnath pony Rates are 2300 Rs.
- Kedarnath to Gaurikund pony Rates are 1500 Rs.
Kedarnath Palki Dandi and Kandi Rates
Dandi is holds by 4 People to carry the devotees, suitable for old age people .
- Gaurikund to Kedarnath Dandi Rates for weight up to 75 KG the price is 4550 Rs.
- Gaurikund to Kedarnath Dandi Rates for weight up to 90 KG the price is 5050 Rs.
- Gaurikund to Kedarnath and return same day up to 75 KG the price is 7950 Rs.
- Gaurikund to Kedarnath and return same day up to 90 KG the price is 8450 Rs.
- Gaurikund to Kedarnath and return next day up to 75 KG the price is 9550 Rs.
- Gaurikund to Kedarnath and return next day up to 90 KG the price is 10050 Rs.
Kandi is holds by single person suitable for kids .
- Gaurikund to Kedarnath Dandi Rates for weight up to 25 KG the price is 1500 Rs.
- Gaurikund to Kedarnath Dandi Rates for weight up to 50 KG the price is 2900 Rs.
- Gaurikund to Kedarnath and return same day up to 25 KG the price is 1900 Rs.
- Gaurikund to Kedarnath and return same day up to 50 KG the price is 3350 Rs.
Gaurikund to Kedarnath Yatra Via Trekking
Sonprayag the main bus stop to go kedarnath is approx 6-7 km away from gaurikund . gaurikund is the starting point of kedarnath trek . you can take share jeep or hire taxi to reach gaurikund from sonprayag.
Once you reach gaurikund now your trekking journey begins let us tell you more about the new Gaurikund to Kedarnath route which is constructed by nehru institute of mountaineering team.
The new route to via rambara and linchauli is one of the best route to reach kedarnath temple from gaurikund . rambara was completely washed away during the 2013 kedarnath flood after that new bridge is constructed in rambara. which is now become the new landmark and popular as rambara bridge.
Gaurikund Trek Starts Here
Trek to Kedarnath is begins at gaurikund. you can reach Gaurikund via shared jeep or taxi .
try to reach gaurikund as early as possible so before evening you will reach your destination gaurikund to kedarnath trek take arround 7-8 hours.
Take a First Break at jungle Chatti
Gaurikund to Jungle chatti distance is arround 4 KM via rambara bridge.
Second Break or Stay at Bheembali ( Jungle Chatti To Bheembali – 3 KM )
Jungle Chatti to Bheembali Distance is arround 3 Km here you can take a second break for tea/cofee or plan night stay here in Bheembali accommodations are available . many of the devotees prefer this place for night stay so the next early morning they can start remaining trek.
Third Break or Night stay at Linchauli ( Bheembali To Linchauli – 4KM )
Bheembali to Linchauli distance is arround 4 KM . Linchauli also recommended place for night stay so you can start fresh in the morning. many accommodations available in Linchauli.
Main Stop for Many Devotees Kedarnath Base Camp ( Linchauli To Kedarnath Base Camp – 4 Km )
Linchauli to Kedarnath Base Camp distance is arround 4 KM and many camp and accommodations available here for night stay.
Kedarnath temple ( Kedarnath Base Camp to Kedarnath Dham – 1 KM )
Kedarnath Base Camp to Kedarnath Dham distance is arround 4 KM and most of the time occupied by queue so we suggest to stay on kedarnath base camp overnight and next early morning
go to the temple by this way you can avoid the long queues.
Some Alternative Trek Route for Gaurikund to Kedarnath
If you are not planning to take the gaurikund to kedarnath route via rambara or linchauli there is some alternate route now open from 2016, there has been two more trek routes
open for Kedarnath. These are the new trek routes to Kedarnath
- You can start from Chaumasi to Kham via Rambara to Kedarnath This Trek distance is arround 18 Km.
- You can also start from Trijuginarayan to Kedarnath this trek distance is arround 15 Km.
Facilities on Kedarnath Trek Route
- Medical and first aid
- Hospital where ECG can be done
- Tea/coffee shops
- Resting places
- Night stay and accommodations options
- Restaurants
