According to Hindu legends, the temple was initially built by Pandavas, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest Hindu shrines of Shiva. Adi Shankaracharya
Legend has it that the original Pandavas built the temple of Kedarnath and the present temple was established by Adi Shankaracharya, who restored the glory of the shrine in the 8th century A.D. The temple is said to be more than 1,20
0 years old and one among the 12 jyotirlingas in India. How old is Kedarnath temple
The temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva, is said to be more than 1,200 years old. It was built by Adi Shankaracharya and is among one of the 12 jyotirlingas in India. A visit to the Kedarnath temple is an integral part of the famous Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand. Summers from April to June are the best time to visit Kedarnath temple. Gangotri and Yamunotri lie at a higher altitude, so summer starts a little later there, almost at the end of April. One of the holiest pilgrimages in north India, Kedarnath is situated in Uttarakhand. It is located at an altitude of 3,584 m above sea level, near the head of river Mandakini. HOW TO REACH KEDARNATH
By Air. The nearest domestic airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, about 239 km from Kedarnath and operates daily flights to Delhi. ...
By Train. The nearest railhead is at Rishikesh, 221 km away. ...
By Road. Visitors can board regular buses from Rishikesh and Kotdwar to Kedarnath. Popular Kedarnath Tour Packages
Kedarnath Packages Price (Per person on twin sharing) Nights
Chardham Yatra by Helicopter Rs 2,59,999rs 5 Nights
Dodham Yatra by Helicopter Rs 1,30,999rs 3 Nights
Chardham - Ex Delhi Rs 31,000rs 11 Nights
Do Dham Yatra (kedarnath And Badrinath) - By Road Rs 33,000rs 7 Nights
