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Travel Tips: Kedarnath temple is one of the Char Dham Yatra, which is located in the lap of the Himalayan mountains in Uttarakhand. Kedarnath is a major pilgrimage site amidst the Himalayan ranges, where the Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva is established. Situated at an altitude of 3584 meters, this Jyotirlinga of Kedarnath temple is the most important among all the 12 Jyotirlingas.
It is said that devotees who have visited Badrinath, if they do not visit Kedarnath temple, then their journey is considered incomplete. As beautiful as Kedarnath temple is, the places around it are also equally beautiful. If you are going to visit Kedarnath temple, then our advice is that you must visit these places as well.
From Gaurikund to Kedarnath Gaurikund Trekking begins. But do not think of this place as just a starting point. Gaurikund has two hot water ponds as well as a temple of Mata Parvati. Which is built since ancient times. It is believed about this temple that Mata Parvati did penance here sitting on a rock. Therefore, before starting the trek from Gaurikund, do visit this temple and the hot pond around it.
Tunganath Temple
Tungnath temple is considered to be one of the highest Shiva temples in the world. If you are going on a trip to Kedarnath, then you must also visit this temple. You will easily get a taxi or cab to reach there. The temple can be reached after a 3 km walk. Tungnath temple is also called the third Kedarnath. After coming so far, people also visit this temple.
Chandrashila Trek
The trek from Gaurikund to Tungnath temple is called Chandrashila trek. Wherever you walk, you see very beautiful views.
Vasuki Tal
After visiting Kedarnath, people often go to see this lake on foot. The 8 km route is very difficult because no one can stay here at night and has to come back to Kedarnath temple. But this trekking can be started in the morning and one can reach Vasuki Tal. From where the view of the icy Vasuki Tal looks very spectacular.
Bhairavnath Temple
Bhairavnath temple is built at a distance of just 1 km from Kedarnath temple. Where you have to go through Gaurikund. After visiting Kedarnath temple, people definitely visit this temple. So this journey can be incomplete without seeing the scenes around Bhairavnath temple.
