Kedarnath Dham Darshan

Kedarnath, the name in itself is enough to give goosebumps to anyone who is either a Shiva follower or nature lover. Kedarnath temple in itself is a legend and is closely associated with the Pandavas from the era of Mahabharata. To reach the temple, one has to trek 21 KMs, but a glance of this elegant temple makes the tedious trek worth it. Surrounded by the surreal beauty of Kedar Ghati and Garhwal's Himalayan Range, Kedarnath temple is situated at a height of 3583 m above the sea level on the shores of Mandakini river. Till date, it's unknown who built the original temple and when. Kedarnath is one of the Chota Char Dhams, Panch Kedars and 12 Jyotirlingas and is significant to millions of people. The flash floods of 2013 which started from the Chorabari Glacier above Kedarnath were devastating, yet the temple, amidst all the destruction stands tall and elegant without any harm. It is near impossible to express the charm of the temple and surroundings, and one must visit here at least once in lifetime to witness and experience the quaintness of Kedarnath.