Anand to Kedarnath Distance

Have you ever wished to go on a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey? It’s a distinctive pilgrimage that has been drawing people for decades. How do you get there, though? One of the most famous pilgrimages in India is from Anand to Kedarnath. According to an analysis, 5600 bookings have been made annually from Anand to Kedarnath Temple. This blog post will direct you on your journey and give you information about how far it is, the best modes of transportation, and any other crucial details you require to ensure your trip goes without a hitch.
Here We Go!

About Anand (Gujrat)

Anand is the district’s administrative center in the Indian state of Gujarat. The Municipality of Anand manages it. It is a piece of the Charotar region, which also contains the districts of Anand and Kheda. Anand is referred to be India’s Milk Capital because of Amul dairy, it rose to fame. Anand to Kedarnath distance is approx. 1379 km via Road. Even you can travel by air – Anand to Kedarnath distance by air is approx. 972 km more than 5,600 people annually travel to Kedarnath.

About Kedarnath Temple Uttarakhand

One of Lord Shiva’s holiest pilgrimage sites is Kedarnath, which is located in the Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand’s Garhwal area. One of Uttarakhand’s Char Dhams, Kedarnath is also the most significant of the Panch Kedar. One of Lord Shiva’s twelve Jyotirlingas, Kedarnath is located at an elevation of 3586 meters, surrounded by spectacular Himalayan peaks and close to the head of the Mandakini River. The distance by road from Haridwar to the temple is 242 km, and from Anand to Kedarnath distance is 1379 km. The temple is open to the public from April to November. Numerous thousands of people go to Kedarnath Temple each year.

Anand to Kedarnath Distance, Travel & Mode of Transport Guide

1. Anand to Kedarnath distance is about 1379 Km via Road.
2. Distance from Anand -> Ahmedabad Airport ->Jolly Grant Airport -> Doon Helipad -> Kedarnath is set at 972 km via Flight.
3. Distance from Anand -> Ahmedabad -> Haridwar is set at 1097 km via Train.

By Road – Anand to Kedarnath Distance:

1. By your Vehicle
   You can head from Anand > Dakor > Lasundra > Demai > Dhansura > Tintoi > Bicchiwara > Kherwara > Udaipur > Nathwara > Bhilwara > New Delhi > Meerut > Muzaffarnagar > Roorkee >Haridwar > Devprayag > Srinagar > Rudraprayag > Guptakashi > Sonprayag > Gauri Kund > Kedarnath.
   The journey from Anand to Kedarnath distance about 1379 km by road.

 Note – Kedarnath can be reached by any public or private transport via NH 34, NH 7, and NH 107 i.e., the all-weather road.

2. By Public Transport – BUS Service

Bus from Anand to Ahmedabad
S.No.	Bus	Departure Time	Duration	Fare
1.	Gajraj Travels	02:30 am	1hr 55min	₹1300
2.	Aadesh Travels	02:45 am	2hr	₹1200
3.	Zingbus	10:00 am	2hr 15min	₹1434

 

Bus from Ahmedabad to Haridwar
S.No.	Bus	Departure Time	Duration	Fare
1.	Gajraj Bus Service	07:35 am	24hr 50m	₹1900
2.	Shrinath Travel Agency Pvt. Ltd.	3:00 pm	25hr 30m	₹3030

 

Bus from Haridwar to Guptkashi
S.No.	Bus	Departure Time	Duration	Fare
1.	DevBhoomi Travels	9:00 am	7hr	₹850
2.	DevBhoomi Travels	5:00 am	9hr	₹850
3.	YATAYAT CORPORATION	9:00 am	6hr	₹800
4.	YATAYAT CORPORATION	5:15 am	6hr	₹800

Note – Other buses with different timings are also available; therefore, check before booking.

You may travel approximately 30 km by road from Guptkashi to Sonprayag in your car, a rented car, or a public bus. From Sonprayag you need to travel to Gaurikund via local taxi for about 6 km, then there will be a trek to Kedarnath of about 16 Km which must be done on foot.

Note – Gauri Kund is the vehicle’s last stop, and from here the trek to the temple starts. The trek is 16 km long and can be covered in 5-6 hrs. Anyone cannot trek, they can hire a pony, or palkis to reach the temple.

By Air – Anand to Kedarnath Distance:

Distance from Anand -> Ahmedabad -> Jolly Grant Airport -> via. Road Kedarnath is set at 962 km via Flight.

There is no direct flight from Anand to Kedarnath. From Anand first, you need to travel to Ahmedabad via taxi, rental car, bus, or train from there you can take a flight to Dehradun.

Jolly Grant Airport, which is located in Dehradun, is the closest airport to Kedarnath Yatra. From here, we may travel directly to the Guptkashi or Phata by road or by helicopter service. Helicopter services can be booked online from the official website  Heliservice

Flight from Ahmedabad to Dehradun
S.No.	Flight	Departure	Duration	Fare
1.	IndiGo (1 stop)	12:00 pm	5hr45m	₹5143
2.	IndiGo (Nonstop)	8:55 am	1hr40m	₹5431
3.	GO FIRST (1 Stop)	5:00 am	7hr20min	₹6408
4.	Vistara (1 stop)	8:25 am	6hr5min	₹6957

Note – there are some other flights too you can check before booking.

By Train – Anand to Kedarnath Distance:

Distance from Anand -> Ahmedabad -> Haridwar is set at 1097 km via Train.

There is no direct train service available to Kedarnath till now. Rishikesh and Haridwar Railway Stations are the closest. From Anand, there is a direct train available. For the train, you need to travel to Ahmedabad. Then from Ahmedabad, you’ll get a direct train to Haridwar.

Train from Ahmedabad to Haridwar
S.No.	Train	Departure	Duration	Fare / Class
1.	Yoga Express – 19031	10:50 am	24hr 28min	₹1460 / (3A) ₹2100 / (2A) ₹545 / (SL) ₹3560 / (1A)

Note – there are some other trains too you can check before booking.

Weather in Kedarnath

Due to its high elevation, Kedarnath experiences cold, chilly weather all year round. Its surrounding peaks are covered in snow, which makes the winter in Kedarnath brutally chilly. Due to the pleasant weather and good climatic circumstances, summer is the best time to start a Kedarnath journey. We provide specialized Kedarnath vacation packages, ideal for people seeking to obtain Lord Shiva’s blessings.

1. May to June Temperature: 10^oC to 15^oC
2. September to November Temperature: 5^oC to -10^oC

Travel Tips

1. It is best to stay away from the brutal winter and monsoon seasons. The ideal times to visit Kedarnath are generally regarded as May through June and September through October. During the height of the monsoons, when landslides and floods are most frequent, the path leading to the temple becomes extremely hazardous.
2. Even if you intend to travel during the summer, be sure to include some lightweight winter clothing.
3. Because it can rain at any time here, you must always have an umbrella, a raincoat, and rain boots with you.
4. Carry a windcheater, wool socks, monkey hats, and a muffler to protect oneself from the brisk winds here. These will provide you with the ability to withstand the chilly wind in the upper Himalayan region.
5. Additionally, necessary are medical packs that include painkillers, cough syrups, muscle treatments, antiseptic lotions, and tablets for fever and cold.
6. For reasons of safety, only BSNL is available in the Kedarnath region. Private SIM cards are not supported.
7. Reserve your hotel rooms in advance; do not rely on last-minute deals when visiting the area during the busiest time of year.
8. After long hikes, it becomes too exhausting; bring dark chocolate, dried fruits, and glucose with you for quick energy.
9. Always have fully charged power banks, spare batteries for the camera, and a battery-operated torch (ideally solar-powered).

FAQ’s

Q1. Is there any online booking service for helicopter booking?
A1. Yes, an online helicopter booking service is available you can book it from Heliservices

Q2. How difficult trek to Kedarnath Temple is?
A2. It is a quite difficult trek, especially for old people. If you desire to trek then don’t forget to carry the necessary First-Aid. for old people it is suggested to opt for a helicopter service.

Q3. Do we provide any package from Anand to Kedarnath Temple?
A3. No, we do not provide any travel packages from Anand to Kedarnath Temple. It would help if you traveled on your own to Haridwar or Rishikesh after that we will provide you will all sorts of travel facilities like Char Dham Yatra Package, hotel booking, taxi booking, bus booking, etc.

Q4. Can we use mobile phones on Kedarnath Trek?
A4. Yes, you can use a mobile phone there are no restrictions to that. but you will face cellular connectivity issues because only BSNL sim works there.

Q5. Did smoking allow on Kedarnath Temple Trek?
A5. Smoking is not permitted during the Kedarnath trek as it is a difficult trek because the Kedarnath temple is at a great hight due to which oxygen level drops down smoking may cause breathing problems.

Q6. Is there any direct Anand to Kedarnath train?
A6. No, there is no direct train for Kedarnath you have to first board the train from Anand to Ahmedabad then to Haridwar or Rishikesh.

Q7. Is there any Anand to Kedarnath temple tour package available?
A7. No, we don’t offer packages from Anand to Kedarnath Temple. Our packages are from Haridwar to Kedarnath & Rishikesh to Kedarnath. For that, you need to travel on your own to either Haridwar or Rishikesh.
Click on this link to check our Kedarnath yatra packages: https://devdhamyatra.com/kedarnath-yatra

Q8. What is the distance from Haridwar to Kedarnath?
A8. Haridwar to Kedarnath distance is 239 km approx.

Q9. Is there any bus service from Anand Vihar to Kedarnath?
A9. No, there is no bus service to Kedarnath from Anand Vihar, Bus stand (Delhi) but there is One bus service from Delhi Kashmerigate to Guptkashi. From Guptkashi, you can go to Kedarnath via bus, taxi, or rental car.
You can book this bus online from the official website: www.utconline.uk.gov.in

S.No.	Bus	Departure	Journey Time	Fare
1.	Uttarakhand Transport Corporation (ORDINARY)	9:00 pm	8hrs	₹795

Q10. What is Delhi to Kedarnath Distance by Road?
A10. Delhi to Kedarnath distance by road is about 452 km.

Q11. Is there any train from Anand to Kedarnath?
A11. No, there is no train from any city that goes to Kedarnath. You need to board the train from Anand to Ahmedabad and then from Ahmedabad to Haridwar or Rishikesh. From Haridwar or Rishikesh, you can opt for Helicopter, Rental Car, or Bus Service.