About Datia City (Madhya Pradesh)

Datia is a District of Madhya Pradesh state. A town of historic signification, Datia’s seven-stored palace, built entirely of stone and brick by Raja Bir Singh Deo in 1614, is considered one of the finest examples of Bundela architecture in the country. Datia Palace is known as Bir Singh Palace. Datia is nearly 75  km from Gwalior City in Madhya Pradesh. Places to visit around Datia include Datia Palace, Shri Pitambara Path, Veer Singh Palace, Onigiri, etc. The distance from Datia to Kedarnath temple by road is 1484 km.

About Kedarnath Temple (Uttrakahand)

Kedarnath is part of panch kedar. Kedarnath is surrounded by four Kedar Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar, and Kalpeshwar, which form the Panch Kedar. The temple is located in the Himalayan range in Uttarakhand, India. It is mentioned in Mahabharat that the Pandavas brothers built it in search of lord Shiva. Between April and November, the temple is open to the public.

Recently photography and videography, which were allowed earlier, are now banned in Kedarnath Temple as people were making reels, shorts, and content to upload to their social media sites which made an unhealthy environment in Kedarnath Temple. That’s why the authority banned videography and photography in Temple. Kedarnath temple has no direct access to the temple; people have to trek 16 km from Gaurikund. From Gaurikund, you can take a helicopter service to reach Kedarnath Temple, which will take around 10-15 min, or you can go trekking which will take around 5-6 hrs.

How to travel from Datia to Kedarnath

Datia to Kedarnath Distance via road

Datia to Kedarnath distance via road is 872 km.

Datia to Kedarnath by own vehicle

Datia to Kedarnath distance via Road is around 872 km. you can start your journey Datia -> Gwalior -> Morena -> Dholpur -> Agra -> Hathras -> Aligarh -> Gajroula -> Chandpur -> Nagina -> Kotdwar -> Pouri -> Srinagar -> Rudraprayag -> Agustyamuni -> Guptkashi -> Sonprayag -> Gaurikund-> Kedarnath. From Gaurikund, there is a trek of 16 km to reach Kedarnath Temple.

Datia to Kedarnath by Bus Service

From Sonprayag you can take a Taxi or Public bus or can take a rented Car or bike to reach Gaurikund. From there, you have a trek of 16 km to reach Kedarnath Temple Which will take around 6-7 hours.

Datia to Kedarnath by Air:

The distance from Datia to Kedarnath via flight is around 564km. The Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia  Air Terminal in Datia is the nearest airport to Datia. The nearest Airport to Kedarnath is Jolly Grant (Dehradun). From Dehradun, you can reach Kedarnath Temple by Road or can take a Helicopter service to Gaurikund. From there you can get to Kedarnath Temple via Helicopter service which will take around 10-15 min to reach Kedarnath Temple or can continue a 16km trek which will take around 6-7 hours.

Datia to Kedarnath Temple by Train:

The distance from Datia to Rishikesh is 1302 km by train. Previously there was no direct train between Datia and Kedarnath. The closest railway station to Kedarnath is Rishikesh. From Rishikesh you can take a taxi or private or public bus to Gaurikund and from there trek 16 km to Kedarnath Temple.

NOTE: Please visit the official website IRCTC for the latest and most up-to-date train prices and schedule.

Weather in Kedarnath:

The Kedarnath Temple is closed for six months from November to March each year due to heavy snowfall. The best time to go to Kedarnath is September to October and May to June. Avoid visiting Kedarnath Temple during the rainy season as the monsoon brings heavy rains and landslides.

1. The temperature in May and June is between10°Cand 15°C
2. The temperature from September to November variesbetween5°C and -10°C.

Travel Tips:

1. Avoid visiting Kedarnath Temple during the rainy season.
2.  Only JIO and BL SIMnetworks are available here.
3.  Keep a first aid kit with you.
4. Make sure you book in advance
5.  Do not take photos or film in Kedarnath as it is prohibited in Kedarnath.
6.  Bring a power bank and an extra battery for the camera.
7.  When you visit Kedarnath Temple, take some ready meals with you.
8.  When traveling from Datia to Kedarnath, be sure to check the weather and climate in Kedarnath.

Note: You can also check our official website Devdham Yatra for tour packages

FAQs

Q1. What is the nearest airport to Kedarnath?

A1.  Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun is the nearest airport to Kedarnath.

Q2. Can we fly to Kedarnath?

A2. No, you cannot fly directly to Kedarnath. It would be best if you flew to Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport first. From there you can fly to Doon Helipad,  Sahestradhara Road, and then take a helicopter direct to Kedarnath.

Q3. Can you drive to Kedarnath?

A3.  Yes, you can drive to Sonprayag, Then from Sonprayag you have to go to Gaurikund by local taxi about 6 km, then there is a about 16 km trek to Kedarnath Temple which has to be done on foot.

Q4. Can senior citizens or children visit Kedarnath?

A4. Yes, senior citizens and children are allowed to visit Kedarnath, but they must be in good physical condition. A palanquin or a mule can be hired to reach Kedarnath.

Q5. Which airport is closer to Datia?

A5. The nearest airport to Datia is Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia Air Terminal (Datia).

Q6. What is the distance from Datia to Kedarnath by Road?

A6. The distance from Datia to Kedarnath by road is 872 km.