How to Reach Kedarnath from Chennai and Where to Stay

A lot of pilgrims to Char Dham Yatra are natives belonging to various cities of South India including places like Chennai, Bangalore, Kerala etc. if you are planning on visiting Char Dham Yatra from Chennai but are confused about which is the best and the most convenient ways of going on this holy pilgrimage journey, then here are some detailed information about how to reach Kedarnath Dham in the most hassle free manner:


kedarnath temple in Evening

Via Helicopter Yatra

Being situated at such a great height Kedarnath Dham Yatra is considered to be one of the most difficult pilgrimages in India. Pilgrims who are physically or mentally incapable of making this journey by road choose to visit Kedarnath by helicopter. First of all you will be required to reach Delhi by train or a flight journey. From Delhi you will be required to make your way to Dehradun from where your journey will begin. From Sahastradhara helipad your Yatra will commence early in the morning and you will be transferred to the helipad the either Guptkashi, Phata, Sitapur or Sersi. As per government regulations you will be immediately transferred to a different chopper which will take you to the helipad near Kedarnath Dham that is situated at a distance of just 500 metres.

Here is a Brief Route Map of Kedarnath Dham Helicopter Yatra Journey:
Sahastradhara helipad Dehradun – helipad at Guptkashi / Phata / Sitapur / Sersi – Kedarnath Helipad.

The journey to Kedarnath helicopter is an expensive option yet, this the best way of getting the Darshan done of Lord Kedar quickly and conveniently.

Via Road
If you are on a budget and looking to save some money then a road journey to Kedarnath Dham is the most budget friendly option. You will be able to choose from either bus services or you can also hire a private car and drive it yourself or with the help of a driver which will help you getting to the Dham shrine. There are several Char Dham car rental and taxi service providers available not only in Delhi but in Rishikesh Haridwar as well.

You can also choose to book a Kedarnath Dham tour package which will commence mostly from Delhi or Haridwar / Rishikesh.

Here is a Brief Itinerary of Your Kedarnath Dham Yatra by Road Journey:
Chennai – Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh – Rudraprayag – Sonprayag – Gaurikund – Jungle Chatti – Lincholi – Kedarnath base camp – Kedarnath Dham

Where to Stay in Kedarnath?

There is a range of hotels and accommodation options available in and around the region of Kedarnath Dham. Here are a few categories from which you can choose your stay option depending on your budget:
  • Resorts, Retreats and Expensive Accommodation – There are several expensive resorts and retreats available around Kedarnath especially in Sonprayag. These hotels are designed in style and offer some of the most unique amenities. You will be able to avail various services which are absent at a budget hotel or a lodge like room heating, 24/7 electricity service, room service, in house restaurant with a range of food items etc. the prices for these resorts can go to as high as INR 12,000/-
  • Budget Friendly Hotels / Lodges – Mostly people opt for a simple and budget friendly stay option since most of the pilgrims look to save some money while on their holy journey. These hotels are also hooked with some basic amenities like 24/7 running hot and cold water in the bathroom, comfortable and clean bedding and a parking space. If you want to save some money furthermore, then you can choose to stay at a lodge where you will be giving up a few basic amenities but you will save a lot of money.
  • GMVN Guesthouses – Garhwal Mandal Vikas Niwas has took the responsibility of providing budget friendly stay options to the pilgrims. You will be given to choose from the option of either staying in a private room or a dorm room. The difference in payment will be a lot since in case of dorm room you will be staying at a large hall like room with various different beds set in up in lines next to each other along with a common washroom service whereas, in a private room service you will be able to avail the services of a personal washroom.
  • Tented Accommodation – Tents and camp set ups are easily available in close proximity to Kedarnath Dham. A whole area is dedicated to tents where pilgrims who decide on staying the night near Kedarnath Dham and are interested in witnessing the early morning puja rituals and morning Aarti then you can stay at these tents. The tent facilities consist of comfortable bedding and other amenities. Tents are also available in Lincholi which is situated a distance of 4 kms from Kedarnath Dham.
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