About Alwar, Rajasthan:
One of the oldest cities in Rajasthan, Alwar is the place where Pandavas spent the last of their 13 year-exile years. Full of old beautiful Forts and Palaces. Many species of birds and animals can be found around Alwar. The famous Aravalli Hills are surrounding Alwar.
About Kedarnath, Uttarakhand:
In Rudraprayag District of Uttarakhand at a distance of approx. 86kms is located the famous Kedarnath Temple. Kedarnath Temple is one of the most sacred places visited by devotees from all around the world. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Kedarnath Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.
Places near Kedarnath:
Kedarnath is located in Rudraprayag district o Uttarakhand, and while traveling to Kedarnath there are various places that one can visit. Some of these places are:
- Sonprayag
- Vasuki Tal
- Shankracharya Samadhi
- Triyuginarayan
- Bhairavnath Temple
- Agastyamuni
- Chandrashila
- Chorabari Lake
- Guptakashi
- Syalsur
- Gaurikund
Sonprayag:
The holy rivers Basuki and Mandakini meet at Sonprayag, making it a place where many come to take a bath as these two rivers are considered as givers of purity.
Vasuki Tal:
With water so clear you can see the rocks at the bottom, this lake is also the home to the beautiful Brahma Kamal flower.
Shankracharya Samadhi:
Before leaving his mortal body, the last place visited by Sage Adi Shankracharya, was kedarnath. The place where he attained Niravana this samadhi was built.
Triyuginarayan:
This is where Lord Shiva and Parvati took their marriage vows. The other name for this temple is Akhand Dhuni Temple because the fire from the marriage of Lord shiva is believe to be still burning.
Bhairavnath Temple:
It is said that when Kedarnath Temple closes for winter, Lord Bhairav (Kshetrapal) keeps a watch on the temple and whole of kedarnath.
Agastyamuni:
Located on the banks of River Mandakani is the temple named after Sage Agastyamuni, who medidated there.
Chandrashila:
According to legend God Chandradev prayed for years in order to absolve his sins. Also, it is believed that Lord Ram prayed here to Lord Shiva after killing Ravana.
Chorabari Lake:
This place is also called Gandhi Sarvor, since some of Mahtama Gandhi’s ashes were immersed here. Also, it is said Lord Shiva shared the knowledge of Yoga to the Saptrishis here.
Guptakashi:
This is the very place where Lord Shiva hid from the Pandavas after they came from the war of Mahabharat.
Syalsur:
On the banks of Mandakani River, this place is a haven for birds and bird lovers.
Plan your Journey:
Distance from Alwar to Kedarnath is not small, one needs to cover approx. 646 Km by road.
By Air Kedarnath is 425 km from Alwar.
You can also first reach Haridwar, which is approx. 240 Km from Kedarnath. From there you can travel easily to Kedarnath by road.
Travel to Haridwar:
To reach Haridwar you have many options like Own vehicle, Train, Bus or a Cab.
By Road to Haridwar:
If you choose to travel via your own vehicle or a cab then from Alwar if you travel on NH334 then it will take you approx. 6h 56 mins to reach Haridwar and after that you can travel on either via NH 34, NH 7 or NH 107 and reach Kedarnath.
Trains to Haridwar:
Starting from Ahmedabad, passing through Alwar and reaching Haridwar is AHMEDABAD – YOG NAGARI RISHIKESH Yoga Express which takes a total of 10 hours to cover a distance of 257 KM runs on all days of the week.
Train from Alwar to Haridwar |
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| S.NO. | Name | Departure | Duration | Fare |
| 1. | AHMEDABAD – YOG NAGARI RISHIKESH Yoga Express (19031) | 01: 08 AM | 10 h 10 min | (SL) 230
(3A) 620 (2A) 875 (1A) 1460 |
Note – There are other trains running on specific days.
Bus to Haridwar:
There are many bus companies running through the route of Alwar to Haridwar covering the distance in about 11 hours.
Bus from Alwar to Haridwar |
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| S.No. | Name | Departure | Duration | Fare |
| 1. | Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation
(Express Non-AC Seater 2+3) |
08: 30 AM | 10 h 75 min | 484 |
Note – There are other private bus companies also travelling on the route.
By Air:
Alwar does not have its own airport, so you need to take a flight either from New Delhi or Jaipur Airport to Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, and from there you can book a cab that will take you to Kedarnath.
Flight from Jaipur to Dehradun |
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| S.No. | Name | Departure | Duration | Fare |
| 1. | Indigo | 05:40 AM | 3 h 35 min | 3,749 |
| 2. | Indigo | 05:20 AM | 1 hr 15 min | 4,815 |
Note – There are many other flights at different timings.
Weather in Kedarnath:
Weather in Kedarnath is extremely severe weather. It’s always snowing there as it is located in the Himalayas. Even during the summers, temperature can go as low as -10°C. The air is dry and thin because of the high altitude. If you plane to travel to Kedarnath, you should be well prepared to face all types of weather.
FAQ:
Q) What is Alwar to Haridwar train timings?
Ans) Departure time is 01:08 hrs on all days (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Q) How many trains are there from Alwar to Haridwar?
Ans) 1 train runs from Alwar to Haridwar.
Q) How far Alwar from Kedarnath Temple?
Ans) The distance between Alwar and Kedarnath Temple is 646 km by road.
Q) Where can I stay near Kedarnath Temple?
Ans) There are hotels near Kedarnath Temple with prices starting at ₹7,500 per night.
Q) What are some places worth visiting in Kedarnath?
Ans) While in Kedarnath one must visit the Kedarnath Temple, Vasuki Tal, Shankaracharya Samadhi, Agastyamuni, Chandrashila, Sonprayag.
Q) How can I travel around Kedarnath?
Ans) After reaching Gaurikund walking is your only option. However, there is the option of horse rides and palanquin services provided by various vendors in the area.
