About Mehsana City (Gujrat)

Mehsaji Chavda, The Raj Heir of the Chavda ancestry, first built Mehsana. It was established in the 14^th century. Mehsana is one of the districts of Gujrat majorly known for its Dairy, oil, and Natural Gas industries. The city also has many more MSME industries.

Using state highways, Mehsana is only about 76 kilometers from Ahmedabad city. And also not far from Gandhinagar, Himmatnagar, Patan, Unjha, and Palanpur.

The Distance from Mehsana to Kedarnath is Approximately 1353 km via Road. It has been seen that more than 7000 bookings have been made every year from Mehsana to Kedarnath.

About Kedarnath Temple (Uttrakhand)

Kedarnath Mandir is located on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini River in Uttrakhand State of India. This is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the deity of the region. This temple is one of the

twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. According to Hindu Legends, it is said that the Pandavas built the Kedarnath temple.

Kedarnath temple has no direct access to the temple; people have to trek 22 km uphill from Gaurikund. Every year from April to November, the Kedarnath temple is opened for pilgrimage, where thousands of devotees come from Mehsana Gujrat to worship Lord Shiva.

Mehsana to Kedarnath Temple via Road

By your vehicle

Via Road distance from Mehsana to Kedarnath is around 1295 km. By your vehicle, you can Start your journey from Mehsana > Palanpur > Mount Abu > Pali > Beawar > Jaipur > New Delhi > Haridwar > Rishikesh > Devprayag > Srinagar > Rudraprayag > Agustyamuni > Guptakashi > Sonprayag >Gauri Kund > Kedarnath. It would be around 1295km to Kedarnath Temple Via Road.

Note: You can Trave in any Private or public transportation to NH37, NH7 & NH107, or any other all-weather route to Kedarnath Temple.

Mehsana to Kedarnath Distance by Bus

Mehsaana to Kedarnath by bus is 1353km. To travel from Mehsana to Kedarnath there are no direct buses till now, the nearest you can go is Guptkashi, from Mehsana you can take a bus from your nearest bus station to Ahmedabad and then from Ahmedabad to Haridwar and then from Haridwar to Guptkashi.

Note:  You can book your GSRTC buses online from the official website- https://gsrtc.in/site/

You need to travel around 30 km from Guptkashi to Sonprayag in your vehicle, rent a car, or public buses are also available. From Sonprayag to Gaurikund, you can travel via local taxi for about 6km, then from Gaurikund; there will be an uphill trek of 22km to Kedarnath Temple; it takes 10-12 hours on foot to reach the temple.

Note: There is also a facility for Pony and Palkis to the temple for those who cannot trek.

For online bus bookings, you can also check the website https://www.redbus.in/

Mehsana to Kedarnath by Air

The Distance from Mehsana to Kedarnath via flight is around 1034km.

The nearest airport to Kedarnath Yatra is Jolly Grand Airport, located in Dehradun City. From there, you can take the route via road, or you can also take a helicopter service directly to Guptkashi or Phata.

For online booking of helicopter service, you can book from their official website: https://heliservices.uk.gov.in/

Since there is no direct flight to Kedarnath temple from Mehsana, you can book flights from the nearest airport, Ahmedabad.

Note: There are more flights from Ahmedabad to Dehradun that you can check online before booking.

Mehsana to Kedarnath by Train

There has been no direct train to Kedarnath till now. The nearest Railway Station to Kedarnath temple is Dehradun Railway Station. From Mehsana, there is only one direct train to Dehradun. The distance from Mehsana to Dehradun via train is approx. 1171km.

Note: you can book your train tickets online. That you can visit official website https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Weather in Kedarnath

Regarding the Kedarnath weather, the temple remains closed for almost 6 months, from November to April, due to heavy snowfall. Even in summer, the temperature becomes freezing. The best time to visit Kedarnath is April and May, when the door opens, and September and October when it is less crowded. The door of Kedarnath temple remains open during summer and monsoon (May-October).

• The temperature in the month of May and June: 10^oC to 15^oC
• The temperature from September to November: 5^oC to -10^oC

Travel Tips

• The best time to visit Kedarnath is in summer and pre-winter time. One should plan the yatra from May to June and September to October.
• If you are planning the yatra in summer, you must also pack some lightweight winter stuff.
• Only BSNL and Jio are available in the Kedarnath region.
• Do not forget to pack a medical kit (painkillers, cough syrups, cold and fever medicines, lotions, and antiseptic creams)
• Avoid traveling during monsoon when landslides and floods are common.
• Make sure to make an early hotel booking if you plan to visit during the busiest time of yatra.
• Also carry some instant energy boosters like Dry fruits, glucose, etc., because you will get exhausted after some time.
• Do carry a Power bank, extra camera battery, and a battery-powered torch.

FAQ’s

Q1. Can I visit Kedarnath by train?
A1. No, you cannot go directly to Kedarnath by train. The last stop you can take is Dehradun; after that, you must take a bus, taxi, or helicopter service.

Q2. Which airport is closer to Kedarnath?
A2. Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, is the closest airport to Kedarnath.

Q3. Can we go by air to Kedarnath?
A3. No, you cannot go directly to Kedarnath by air. You have to 1^st come to Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun. You can go to Doon Helipad, Sahestradhara Road, then directly fly to Kedarnath via Helicopter.

Q4. Can you drive to Kedarnath?
A4. Yes, you can drive up to Sonprayag in your car. After that, from Sonprayag, you need to travel to Gaurikund via a local taxi for about 6 km; then, there will be an uphill trek to Kedarnath Temple of about 16 km, which must be done on foot.

Q5. Top hotels near Kedarnath?
A5. All hotels near Kedarnath are good. If you want to book any hotels, you can check our page and book your hotel at reasonable prices: https://devdhamyatra.com/chardham-hotels