About Kedarnath Temple Uttarakhand

The Kedarnath Temple is a highly respected place of worship for Lord Shiva, drawing in numerous pilgrims from all over India. Lord Shiva, also known as The Destroyer, is among the 12 Jyotirlingas and is highly regarded by millions in India. The Kedarnath temple is at an elevation of 3583 meters and holds immense spiritual value in Hindu mythology. If you wish to experience the divine aura amidst the breathtaking peaks of the Himalayas, it is worth considering a pilgrimage to this sacred temple.

Soreng to Kedarnath Distance – By Road, Train, and Flight.

Kedarnath temple is one of the most sacred places that every devotee of LORD SHIVA would like to visit. From the beautiful town of Sikkim to Kedarnath’s challenging but beautiful journey. We have provided all the information to cover the Soreng to Kedarnath Distance by different modes of transport.

1. Soreng to Kedarnath Distance by road is 1731 kilometres via Purvanchal Envy and NH 27.
2. Soreng to Kedarnath Distance by train is approximately 1510 kilometres.
3. Soreng to Kedarnath Distance by flight is around 972 kilometres.

Soreng to Kedarnath Distance by Road.

If you’re planning a trip from Soreng in Sikkim to the revered destination of Kedarnath, rest assured that a road connects the two places.

Soreng to Kedarnath distance is approximately 1731 kilometres via road.

Personal Vehicle.

If you have planned to drive in your car to cover the Soreng to Kedarnath distance, there are three routes you can take, but the Purvanchal Envy and NH 27 routes are the shortest.

• Your Journey to Kedarnath will include going through these places:

Soreng -> Siliguri -> Dharbhanga -> Chapra -> Azamgarh -> Lucknow -> Bareilly -> Rudrapur -> Dhampur -> Kotdwar -> Pauri -> Rudraprayag -> Sonprayag -> Gaurikund -> Kedarnath.

Bus Services

Apart from your vehicle, you can also travel from Soreng to Kedarnath via bus.

1. There is more than one route that you can decide to choose for your bus journey. But the best option would be to travel from Siliguri.
2. Soreng-> Siliguri -> Gorakhpur -> Lucknow -> Rishikesh -> Sonprayag ->Gaurikund -> Kedarnath.
3. Taking this route will be about 1784 kilometresfrom Soreng to Kedarnath.
4. Starting from Soreng, you must go to Siliguri, approximately 103 kilometres.

Bus from Siliguri to Gorakhpur
S. No	Bus	Departure	Duration	Fare
1	Jai Mata Di Tour & Travels	13:00	18 hours	₹1100

The bus journey from Siliguri to Gorakhpur will be about 637 kilometres.

Buses from Gorakhpur to Lucknow
S. No	Buses	Departure	Duration	Fare
1	Gola Bus Service	20:40	5 hours	₹1998
2	Fouji travels	17:30	6 hours 20 minutes	₹899
3	IntrCity SmartBus	20:00	5 hours 35 minutes	₹1793
4	PTC-SKYBus	16:45	6 hours 10 minutes	₹2000
5	Vaishali Expresso Pvt. Ltd.	18:00	6 hours 35 minutes	₹1499

The bus travel distance from Gorakhpur to Lucknow is about 269 kilometres.

Buses from Lucknow to Rishikesh
S. No	Buses	Departure	Duration	Fare
1	Gola Bus Service	13:20	15 hours 10 minutes	₹1999
2	SHRI KRISHNA TRAVELS	18:10	11 hours 55 minutes	₹999
3	KN Nehra Travels	19:30	12 hours 30 minutes	₹999
4	Crown Travels	18:00	13 hours 10 minutes	₹2199

Lucknow to Rishikesh’s distance via bus is approximately 567 kilometres.

Buses from Rishikesh to Sonprayag
S. No	Buses	Departure	Duration	Fare
1	TGMOC	6:15	8 hours 45 minutes	₹1000
2	DevBhoomi travels	6:30	10 hours	₹900
3	SHRI KRISHNA TRAVELS	8:00	10 hours	₹899

Rishikesh to Sonprayag distance via bus is approximately 208 kilometres.

Note – The bus prices for your travel might differ as per your booking dates.

1. Upon arrival at Sonprayag, you can take local taxis to Gaurikund, which cost ₹40 per person.
2. Gaurikund will be the last stop for your sacred journey to Kedarnath because from here, every pilgrim 16 kilometres of the trek, must be done to reach the divine temple finally.

Soreng to Kedarnath Distance by Train.

If you want to know about Soreng to Kedarnath Distance via Train, we have all the details to look for.

1. Soreng to Kedarnath Distance is approximately 1510 kilometres by train.
2. New Jalpaiguri (NJP) is the nearest railway station from Soreng that connects to major cities all over India.

• The distance from Soreng to New Jalpaiguri (NJP) is approximately 107 kilometres.

Significant routes for your Train Journey to Kedarnath:  New Jalpaiguri (NJP) -> Moradabad (MB) -> Haridwar Junction (HW) -> Rishikesh (RKSH). 

Trains from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) to Moradabad (MB)
S. No	Trains	Departure	Duration	Fare
1	NJP NDLS Express	08:15	24 hours	SL – ₹605 3E – ₹1490 3A – ₹1595 2A – ₹2280 1A – ₹53003865
2	KYQ BGKT Express	01:35	28 hours	SL – ₹575 3A – ₹1545 2A – ₹2235
3	Rajdhani Express	12:25	22 hours	3A – ₹3085 2A – ₹4150 1A – ₹5185

Note – Other trains from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) are also available at different prices. You can check all trains from here IRCTC.

The railway distance from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) to Moradabad (MB) is 1343 kilometres.

Trains from Moradabad (MB) to Haridwar Junction (HW)
S. No	Trains	Departure	Duration	Fare
1	KGM DDN Express	23:28	3 hours 10 minutes	SL – ₹145 3A – ₹505 2A – ₹710 1A – ₹1175
2	Naini Doon Janta Express	8:30	2 hours 35 minutes	2S – ₹115 CC – ₹385
3	Rapti Ganga Express	08:30	3 hours 12 minutes	SL – ₹145 3A – ₹505 2A – ₹710
4	Upasna Express	12:58	2 hours 52 minutes	SL – ₹175 3A – ₹555 2A – ₹760 1A – ₹1255
5	SFG DDN Express	06:58	3 hours 52 minutes	SL – ₹145 3A – ₹505 2A – ₹710 1A – ₹1175

The railway distance between Moradabad (MB) and Haridwar Junction (HW) is 167 kilometres.

Trains from Haridwar Junction (HW) to Rishikesh (RKSH)
S. No	Trains	Departure	Duration	Fare
1	Hemkunt Express	07:10	1 hour	SL – ₹145 3A – ₹505 2A – ₹710
2	BME RKSH Express	08:20	1 hour 20 minutes	SL – ₹145 3A – ₹505 2A – ₹710
3	SGNR RKSH Express	13:35	1 hour 30 minutes	SL – ₹145 3A – ₹505 2A – ₹710
4	Doon Express	4:23	1 hour 2 minutes	SL – ₹145 3A – ₹505 2A – ₹710
5	Utkal Express	20:18	1 hour 32 minutes	SL – ₹145 3A – ₹505 2A – ₹710

Note – The departure time of these trains might change depending on your booking date.

From Haridwar Junction (HW), the distance to Rishikesh (RKSH) is 23 kilometres.

1. After arriving at Rishikesh, you can easily get shared GMOUbuses to drop you at Sonprayag.
2. Booking a bus for Sonprayag is essential because the buses from Rishikesh to Sonprayag leave early in the morning.

Soreng to Kedarnath Distance by Flight.

Soreng to Kedarnath distance by air is 972 kilometres.

1. Bagdogra Airport (IXB) is the nearest airport from Soreng that offers a flight to Jolly Grant Airport (DED)
2. The approximate distance from Soreng to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)is 114 kilometres.

Flights from Bagdogra (IXB) to Jolly Grant (DED)
S. No	Flights	Departure	Duration	Fare
1	IndiGo	10:10	4 hours 55 minutes	₹5619
2	IndiGo	10:10	7 hours 30 minutes	₹5212
3	Vistara	14:40	24hours	₹6589
4	Vistara	14:40	23 hours 10 minutes	₹12796

• There are two options for you after your landing at Jolly Grant Airport.
  1. You can travel the rest of the journey via public road transport.
  2. Booking a Helicopter yatra to Kedarnath can also offer you a good experience.

Note – For more information regarding Helicopter Yatra you can visit here IRCTC Site.

FAQ’s

Q1. Does Devdham Yatra also provide a Yatra package for Kedarnath?
 A1.  Yes, DevdhamYatra does not only provide the Kedarnath Yatra package, but we also provide the ChardhamYatra and Dodham Yatra.

Q2. Are there any ATMs in Kedarnath?
A2. Unfortunately, due to bad internet, there are no ATMs in Kedarnath, but you can withdraw your money from nearby places like Guptkashi and Rudraprayag.

Q3. Can a person who is in his 50s trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath?
 A3. From Gaurikund to Kedarnath, the trek of 16 kilometres can be challenging, but for those who cannot walk such long distances, we advise you to hire a horse or other mounts.

Q4. What is the condition of the roads in Kedarnath?
A4. The road from Rishikesh is maintained properly for every road transport until Gaurikund. Still, the trekking route of Gaurikund can be dangerous as there are chances of landslides during the monsoon season.