Kedarnath welcomes many tourists to experience the scenic beauty and mountain view. Many adventure-seekers also make trips to Kedarnath to experience the thrill of reaching Kedarnath. There are several Best things to do in Kedarnath which you can experience in Kedarnath other than the Lord Shiva temple. If you have scheduled a trip this summer, include these thrilling Activities in Kedarnath in your list.
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Find Out Things to do in Kedarnath with Hidden Places
Trekking through Thrilling Himalayan Roads
Kedarnath Yatra is famous for having the best trekking route, which gives combined vibes of spiritual and thrilling experiences. People can start their trekking journey from Gaurikund to reach Kedarnath Temple and witness the raw beauty of Kedar. Trekking is free, the cost of a local guide is separate. Carry water and plenty of dry fruits to enjoy your trekking experience. There are so many trekking routes which you can cover to experience the scenic beauty of Himalayan range.
Experiencing Helicopter Ride
If you want to experience the bird’s eye view of Jyotirlinga Temple in Kedarnath, the Snow-covered Himalayan ranges, and the beauty of Garhwal village, take a helicopter ride to enjoy the thrill. Devotees who cannot trek to visit Shri Kedar Ji to take his blessings can easily opt for the helicopter service to experience the raw and divine beauty of Kedar.
| Routes | Tentative Fair |
| Phata to Kedarnath to Phata | INR 5500/ person |
| Sersi to Kedarnath to Sersi | INR 5498/ person |
| Guptkashi to Kedarnath to Guptkashi | INR 7740/ person |
Hiking in the Forest
In Kedarnath, if you want to experience more thrill, choose hiking in the wild forest. I am mentioning top ten trails in Kedarnath here to plan your hiking activity.
- Chopta to Chandrashila Trail (Hard, 8.4 km.)
- Chamoli to Tungnath Temple Trail (Hard, 6.3 km.)
- Kedarnath to Vasuki Tal Trail (Hard, 9.3 km.)
- Chopta to Deoria Tal Trail (Hard, 24 km.)
- Sari to Tungnath Temple via Deoria Trail (Hard, 24.9 km.)
- Ukhimath to Tungnath Temple via Deoria Trail (Hard, 26.7 km.)
- Panpatia Col Trail (Challenging, 53.3 km.)
- Mandani Valley Trail (Challenging, 32.5 km.)
- Barwa to Ran si Trail (Moderate, 14.6 km.)
- Urgam to Nandi Kund Trail (Hard, 40.1 km.)
Shopping in Kedarnath
If you have planned Kedarnath with your family, do not forget to include Shopping in Tilwada Bajar in the way from Kedarnath to Badrinath.
Meditation at Vasuki Tal
Try meditation at Vasuki Tal, a large lake near Himalayas, to make your spiritual trip more relaxing.
Experiencing Scenic Sunset
Capture the sunset view of Himalayan ranges in Chopta Valley near Kedarnath. Take your camera with you to make the beauty more memorable.
3 Hidden Places to Visit in Kedarnath
- Sonprayag: Sonprayag combines two sacred rivers, Basuki and Mandakini. This is also a pivotal point for the devotees to start a spiritual journey to Kedarnath and Badrinath, the ‘Do Dham’ of Chardham Yatra.
- Chorabari Lake: This is another hidden gem, which is situated around 3 km. of Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Temple. Many tourists go there to experience the picturesque Himalayan range.
- Rudra Meditation Cave: This cave is another hidden gem maintained by GMVN, unlocked by PM Narendra Modi Ji in 2019. It is situated around 1 km. From Kedarnath Temple, and perfect place for meditation, but accommodates only one person at a time.
