If you also want to start your spiritual journey this year then you must visit Kedarnath Dham once in your life. It is one of the most popular pilgrimage sites and one of the main dhams of the Char Dham Yatra is Kedarnath Dham. According to Hindu mythology the Pandavas from the Mahabharata did the Char Dham Yatra in order to wash away the sins that were committed by them during the great war of Kurukshetra.
Kedarnath is the main temple of lord Shiva and it is located in Uttarakhand. The beautiful temple is surrounded by magnificent mountains and it is located close to the Mandakini river. Large number of devotees used to visit there every year. Generally this temple used to open once a year for a few months for the devotees. This year the Kedarnath Dham temple is opening on 10th May. Hence if you’re also planning to start your Char Dham Yatra then, this is the best time to visit there.
Travel Guide to Visit Kedarnath Dham via Train
Reaching the most incredible temple Kedarnath is not a difficult task but the trekking that leads to the main temple is quite tiring. If you’re an adventurous person then trust me you will love this place. Apart from being the most popular spiritual place, Kedarnath Dham is loaded with unmatchable natural beauty. The beautiful snow-capped mountains and beautiful alpine forests create a new world together.
Passengers can easily take flights as well as trains for visiting Kedarnath. If you’re not in a hurry and you have enough time then you can easily visit there via train. As we discussed earlier, train journeys are much more comfortable and relaxing than flight ones. You can easily get a train for visiting Kedarnath from any city. IRCTC (Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation) always introduces various tour packages for visiting Kedarnath. The nearest railway stations to Kedarnath are at Haridwar Railway Station having a total number of 241 kms distance from the temple, Rishikesh Railway Station having total number of 215 kms distance and Kotdwar Railway Station.
Rishikesh railway station is not connected by fast trains at the same time the Kotdwar Railway Station has only a limited number of trains. So if you’re planning to travel to Kedarnath Dham then taking a direct train ticket for Haridwar Railway Station can be the best option for you. The Haridwar Railway Station is connected with Mumbai, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Howrah and Amritsar. Hence, if you’re planning to travel to Kedarnath Dham this year then train journeys can be the best option for you.
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How to Order Food on a Train from RailRecipe?
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