Kedārnāth
in Rudraprayag of State of Uttarakhand, India

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
30.720 and 79.068 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 30° 43' 12" and E 79° 4' 5"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - INR
Spoken languages:
English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya, Panjabi, Assamese, Bihari , Kashmiri, Nepali, Sindhi, Sanskrit, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:06 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:34 am and 5:20 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.155 and -109.432 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hanga Roa
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for India in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to India.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning India. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Kedārnāth

Kedārnāth in Rudraprayag (State of Uttarakhand) with it's 508 habitants is located in India about 182 mi (or 292 km) north-east of New Delhi, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kedārnāth is now 05:06 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kolkata with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Kedārnāth, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in India is Dehradun Airport in a distance of 64 mi (or 104 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in India is Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks in a distance of 36 mi (or 57 km), East.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Diyag, Toding, Dehra Dun, Qumudi and Gar. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 65 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 40%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 8th of November 2024

17°C (63 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 9th of November 2024

15°C (59 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 10th of November 2024

15°C (59 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

way to kedarnath.avi

Published: March 30, 2011
Length: 12:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: munnu3280

yatra kedarnath 2010 by jonny ,narinder ,manish and ashu.


Gaurikund to Kedarnath

Published: June 02, 2012
Length: 43:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Seetha Sriraman

Gaurikund to Kedarnath Trekking Route, You can go on a horse, Doli or by Walk. Taken in May 2012.


Gaurikund to Kedarnath

Published: June 02, 2012
Length: 34:55 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Seetha Sriraman

Gaurikund to Kedarnath Trekking Route, You can go on a horse, Doli or by Walk. Taken in May 2012.


Kedarnath Helicopter Service Online Booking

Published: March 05, 2013
Length: 36:29 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Preeti Roy

Guide for online booking of Helicopter tickets on http://www.kedarnath-helicopter-booking.triptochardham.com/ .Kindly watch this video carefuly to know how to book tickets for helicopter service...


Welcome to the Punjabi Dhaba in Kedarnath

Published: October 12, 2012
Length: 26:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: indiavideodotorg

A Punjabi Dhaba located on the way to Kedarnath, a popular pilgrim destination in Uttarakhand. For more - http://www.indiavideo.org/uttarakhand/travel/punjabi-dhaba-kedarnath-8412.php.


Mandakini River,Kedarnath

Published: June 20, 2013
Length: 24:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dr.Bharatsinh Kosamiya

I had taken this video at Kedarnath ....in May 2012 during our Chardham Yatra.


Sunrise in Kedarnath peaks

Published: May 30, 2014
Length: 10:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: indiavideodotorg

Pilgrim Centres In Uttarakhand click: http://www.indiavideo.org/uttarakhand/topics/pilgrim-centre/ Located at an altitude of about 3584 m, Kedarnath is one of the four major sites in India's...


At the opening day of KEDARNATH (04.05.2014)

Published: May 14, 2014
Length: 02:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Samiran Roy Choudhury

At the opening day of KEDARNATH (04.05.2014)


Kedarnath in October, 2012 by Tarun Siwahan

Published: August 01, 2013
Length: 15:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tarun Siwahan


River Rafting in Uttarakhand, White Water River Rafting in Uttaranchal, Trekking in Uttarakhand

Published: September 25, 2014
Length: 04:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Savartak Travels

River Rafting Destinations in India - Rowing the rage… Rafting in Rishikesh, Rafting from Chamoli to Devprayag, Rafting in Zanskar, the Brahmaputra River Rafting, An exotic honeymoon ends...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kedarnath

Kedarnath is a Hindu holy town located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is a nagar panchayat in Rudraprayag district. The most remote of the four Char Dham sites, Kedarnath is located in the Himalayas, about 3584m(11759 Ft. ) above sea level near Chorabari Glacier, the head of river Mandakini, and is flanked by breathtaking snow-capped peaks.

Located at 30.73, 79.07 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hindu holy cities, Shaivism, Cities and towns in Rudraprayag district, Hindu pilgrimage sites, Tourism in Uttarakhand, Chota Char Dham temples, Panch Kedar

Chota Char Dham

The Chota Char Dham (literally translated as 'the small four abodes/seats', meaning 'the small circuit of four abodes/seats'), is an important Hindu pilgrimage circuit in the Indian Himalayas. Located in the Garhwal region of the state of Uttarakhand (formerly the northwestern section of Uttar Pradesh), the circuit consists of four sites—Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.

Located at 30.73, 79.07 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chota Char Dham temples, Hindu temples in Uttarakhand

Panch Kedar

Panch Kedar refers to five Hindu temples or holy places of the Shaivite sect dedicated to god Shiva. They are located in the Garhwal Himalayan region in Uttarakhand, India. They are the subject of many legends that directly link their creation to Pandavas, the heroes of the Hindu epic Mahabharata.

Located at 30.73, 79.07 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shiva temples, Uttarakhand, Hindu temples in Uttarakhand, Panch Kedar

Chorabari Glacier

The Chorabari Glacier or Chorabari Bamak Glacier is a glacier in the Garhwal Himalaya region of the state of Uttarkhand in India. The glacier lies close to Kedarnath, an important destination for Hindu pilgrims. One of the glacier's two snouts is the source for the Mandakini River, a tributary of the Alaknanda river.

Located at 30.7575, 79.0575 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Glaciers of Uttarakhand


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kedārnāth