Panchkula to Kedarnath Distance & Guide

The Panchkula to Kedarnath distance in a straight line is approximately 506 kilometres. However, if you were to travel by road, the distance would be longer and depend on the route taken. One possible route is to take National Highway 7 from Panchkula to Rishikesh, which is about 214 kilometres. From Rishikesh, you would then need to take another 220 kilometres to reach Gaurikund, the base camp for Kedarnath. From there, it is an 18-kilometre trek to Kedarnath temple.

Alternatively, you could take a train or flight from Chandigarh (located near Panchkula) to Dehradun or Haridwar and then travel by road to Kedarnath. This would also involve a trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath.

About Panchkula

Panchkula is a well-planned city in the state of Haryana, India. Panchkula belongs to the Panchkula district of the state of Haryana. The name Panchkula is derived from the Sanskrit language which means “the city of five canals”. The term “5 canals” possibly refers to five irrigation canals in the city. The city is also popularly referred to as Chandigarh Tri-city. Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula are the three main cities of Haryana which are referred to as tri-city. The Panchkula district is renowned for it has stunning natural surroundings because it has the state of Haryana’s heaviest forest cover.

About Kedarnath

Kedarnath Temple is a holy Hindu Temple dedicated to lord shiva located on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Manda Kini River, in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Kedarnath is a city and Nagar panchayat in the Rudra Prayag district of Uttarakhand. It is approximately 86 kilometres from Rudra Prayag, the district headquarters. Kedarnath temple is one of the 12 Jyotir lingams and is also the most important temple among the Pancha Kedar’s (group of 5 shiva temples in Garhwal). The temple is around 1200 years old and situated at a height of 3583m (11,755ft). The temple doors are opened to pilgrims for a holy pilgrimage in May. In June, lord Kedarnath palki reopens.

Panchkula to Kedarnath Distance

The Panchkula to Kedarnath distance is 415 km via road.

Panchkula to Kedarnath Distance by Road	416 km
Panchkula to Kedarnath Distance by Flight	211 km
Travel Time from Panchkula to Kedarnath by Road is	9:19hrs
Nearest Airport in Panchkula	Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (30.69,76.86)
Nearest Airport in Kedarnath	Jolly Grant (30.73,79.07)

Distance from Panchkula -> Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport -> Jolly Grant Airport -> Kedarnath is set at 211 km via flight.

Distance from Panchkula -> Chandigarh (CDG) -> Rishikesh or Haridwar -> Kedarnath is set at 227 km (Rishikesh) or at 252 km (Haridwar).

By Road Panchkula to Kedarnath distance

Panchkula to Kedarnath distance is set at 407 km via Road.

By your own Vehicle

Panchkula> naraingarh > nahan > Paonta Sahib > Doiwala > Rishikesh > Devprayag > Srinagar > Rudra Prayag > ukhimath> Son Prayag > Gauri Kund> kedarnath. It would be a journey of about 415 km by road.

Note: Remember that Gauri Kund is the last place by road to Kedarnath. After that, you have to complete the 16 km-long treks by yourself. There are some other options also like helicopter services, horses and palkis available for the complete Kedarnath trek.

By Public Transport – Bus Service

There are no bus services connected to Kedarnath temple from Panchkula. To cover Panchkula to Kedarnath distance by bus you need to change buses 3 times.

Panchkula to Chandigarh Bus

S.No.	Bus	Departure time	Duration	Fare
1.	City land travels (A/C Semi Sleeper)	01:30 pm	45 mins	₹440+
2.	Laxmi Holidays (A/C Semi sleeper)	01:00 pm	50 mins	₹570+

Bus service from Chandigarh to Haridwar

S.no.	Bus	Departure time	Duration	fare
1.	Zimindara Travels (A/C Semi Sleeper)	11:55 pm	6 hours	₹649
2.	Shri Krishna Travels (Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper)	03:55 am	5hours 25mins	₹1299
3.	City Land Travels (A/C Seater/ Sleeper)	02:55 am	5 hours 35 mins	₹987
4.	Vijay tour and travels (Bharat Benz A/C Seater/ Sleeper)	01:00 am	4 hours 40 mins	Rs.650

The road distance from Haridwar to Kedarnath is approximately 125 kilometres (77 miles). The route involves travelling through Rishikesh and Srinagar and taking a left turn towards Gaurikund from Guptkashi. From Gaurikund, you can trek or ride a pony for 18 km to reach Kedarnath temple. The entire journey takes around 8-10 hours.

Panchkula to Kedarnath flights

From Panchkula, there are no direct flights to Kedarnath Temple. Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun is the closest airport to Kedarnath Temple. From Chandigarh airport, you can take any airline that connects to Dehradun airport. Once you have reached Dehradun after that you have various options for transport from Dehradun Otherwise, you can travel to Rishikesh, which is just 20 kilometres from the Dehradun airport.

Flight From Chandigarh to Dehradun

S.No.	Flight	Departure	Duration	Fare
1.	IndiGo	01:30 pm	7 hours 30 m	Rs.8669
2.	Go First	07:50 am	9 hours 10m	Rs.5398

Panchkula to Kedarnath distance by train

There is no direct connectivity to Kedarnath temple from Panchkula. Kedarnath’s closest train stations are in Rishikesh (227 km), Haridwar (252 km), and Dehradun (266 km). With multiple trains, Chandigarh is well connected to these stations. Any suitable train can be used at these nearby stations. And after that, you can hire any taxi services from Rishikesh or Haridwar to Kedarnath.

Train from Chandigarh to Haridwar

S.NO.

Train

Departure

Duration

Fare/class

Hemkunt express- 14610

2:30 am

4 hr. 30 min

Rs.460/(3A)

Rs.645/(2A)

Rs.160/(SL)

Asr Ddn express- 14632

2:43 am

4 hr. 42min

Rs.460/(3A)

Rs.165/(SL)

Panchkula to Kedarnath distance by Road

Panchkula and Kedarnath distance is approximately 407 km by road.
The route involves travelling through several cities and towns, including Chandigarh, Roorkee, Haridwar, and Rishikesh.
You can drive your own vehicle or hire a taxi to travel from Panchkula to Kedarnath.
The route involves taking National Highway 7 from Panchkula towards Roorkee, which is about 85 km away.
From Roorkee, continue on NH 7 towards Haridwar, which is about 29 km away.
From Haridwar, continue on NH 7 towards Rishikesh, which is about 20 km (12 miles) away.
From Rishikesh, continue on NH 7 towards Devprayag, which is about 74 km (46 miles) away.
From Devprayag, continue on NH 7 towards Rudraprayag, which is about 35 km (22 miles) away.
From Rudraprayag, take a left turn towards Guptkashi, which is about 23 km(14 miles) away.
From Guptkashi, take a left turn towards Gaurikund, which is about 30 km (18.6 miles) away.
From Gaurikund, you can either trek or ride a pony for the remaining 18 km (11 miles) to reach Kedarnath temple.
The total travel time can vary depending on traffic conditions and the mode of transportation, but it generally takes around 16-18 hours to reach Kedarnath from Panchkula by road.

Kedarnath Weather

Kedarnath has cool surroundings for a max of the year. But summer has a mild and pleasant environment, making it ideal for relaxing and visiting the Kedarnath temple. The average temperature is around 17^oC. The best months to visit Kedarnath are “May, June, September, and October”.

8 items to bring on the Kedarnath Yatra

1. Light Baggage- You should only bring a little amount of luggage because the Kedarnath yatra involves a lot of trekking. Preserve only the items that are necessary and important to you.

2. Warm Clothes- Kedarnath has a cool environment for most of the year, even during summers, the weather remains very cold. Therefore, it is a must, or carry enough warm clothes to protect yourself.

3. Medicines- Due to the Kedarnath temple’s high height, there will be weather variations. You have a good possibility of getting a cold and having a fever in those conditions. And therefore, it is suggested that you bring as many medications as you may need for the journey.

4. Good boots- wear something that is not slippery as you have to walk a lot and also at an elevation, so you should wear good and strong boots.

5. Dry Fruits- as you would be trekking, it is advised not to have heavy foods and to eat light snacks from time to time like- dry fruits, chocolates, wafers, biscuits etc.

6. Water bottle- you have to keep yourself hydrated to complete the yatra, as you have to walk a lot, so carry your water bottle.

7. Umbrella- if you are travelling in Kedarnath, the weather remains very cold. There is a heavy chance of rainfall or snowfall.

8. Jio Sim Card- Jio is the best network around the Kedarnath temple

FAQs

Q1. What are the modes of transport from Panchkula to Kedarnath?
A1. There are several ways to get from Panchkula to Kedarnath, including by car, train, or plane. Travellers can choose any mode of transport from Panchkula to Kedarnath on basis of the fastest, cheapest or recommended mode.

Q2. What are the famous airways from Panchkula to Kedarnath?

A2. Indigo, SpiceJet, Jet Airlines, Air India, and Go Air are the most preferred airlines on Panchkula (Nearest Airport Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport) to Kedarnath (Nearest Airport Jolly Grant) flight route.

Q3. How much is the Panchkula to Kedarnath distance?
A3. Panchkula to Kedarnath Distance by road is 416km & Panchkula and Kedarnath distance by air is 211 km.

Q4. What are the popular places to visit in Kedarnath destination?

A4. See the most popular tourist places to visit in Kedarnath below.

• Chandrapuri

• Anusuya Devi Temple

• Gandhi Sarovar

• Deoria Tal

• Vasuki Tal

Q5. What are the nearest railway station and nearest airport in Kedarnath?

A5. Rishikesh is the station that is closest to Kedarnath. The nearest airport to Kedarnath is Jolly Grant.

Q6. What are some budget hotels with all the required facilities to stay in Kedarnath?
A6. Travellers can book the top budget hotels near Kedarnath trek, Gauri Kund, Gupta Kashi, Joshi Math, and Kedarnath shrine.