If you are planning to travel Kedarnath temple, here is a travel guide to provide you information about travelling from Noney to Kedarnath.
About Noney
Noney (also called Longmai) is a district in west part of Indian state Manipur. It is situated 63 kilometres away from west of Imphal, the capital of Manipur. As of 2022, the population of the distirct is about 4,316. Its population mainly comprises of Rongmei Naga and the language spoken here is Meiteilon. Some of the tourists places to visit in Noney are Khurkhul, Lamshang, Yarou-Bamdiar, Lanshonbi, etc.
Recently, Noney has declared as one of the new district headquarters of Manipur and now, it seperated from the Tamenglong District. Now, it comprises of total 4 subdivisions, Haochong, Khoupum, Longmai and Nungba.
Noney has well connected railway, highway and air transport facilities. The most significant roads are NH2 and NH29. Regular bus & rail services are available. The nearest railway station is Dimapur Railway Station and the nearest airport is Imphal Tulihal Airport. The total distance between Noney and Kedarnath is 1,571 km.
About Kedarnath
Kedarnath temple is a holy ancient Hindu mythological temple situated in Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand state. It is located in the Himalayan range near the Mandakini river. There are extreme cold weather conditions in Kedarnath, due to which the temple opens only in late April to November.
It is the dream of every Shiv devotee to visit Kedarnath temple once in his lifetime. Kedarnath is located at a height of 3,583 m. It is not certain that when was the temple built and by whom, but as said by Hindu legends, it was initially built by the Pandavas.
Kedarnath attracts millions of visitors every year during Chardham yatra. This temple is one of the four sacred temples of Chardham, including Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri. You can reach the temple by trek route or by helicopter. The area aound Kedarnath temple has a pleasant natural beauty.
The last road to the temple is Gaurikund, from where the trekking route is 16 km. The nearest railway station is in Rishikesh and the nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun.
How to travel from Noney to Kedarnath ?
Noney to Kedarnath via Own Car
The total distance from Noney to Kedarnath is 2,276 km. If you are travelling by your own car, you can start your journey from
Noney -> Imphal -> Silchar -> Karimganj -> Habiganj -> Bhairab -> Narsingdi -> Pabna -> Rajshahi -> Bhagalpur -> Khagaria -> Samastipur -> Muzaffarnagar -> Gopalganj -> Kushinagar -> Gorakhpur -> Basti -> Gonda -> Mahmudabad -> Sitapur -> Shahjahanpur -> Badaun -> New Delhi – > Haridwar – > Rishikesh – > Devprayag – > Srinagar – > Rudraprayag – > Agustyamuni – > Guptkashi – > Sonprayag – > Gaurikund – > Kedarnath.
Noney to Kedarnath via Bus
To reach Kedarnath temple, there is no bus services directly from Noney to New Delhi. So, if you are planning to travel by bus, you have to first travel from Noney to Imphal, then to Guwahati. After reaching Guwahati, take the bus for Ballia (Uttar Pradesh). Once you reach Ballia, you have to switch the bus for Kashmiri Gate Bus Terminal in New Delhi.
After reaching New Delhi, you can take a bus for Dehradun. Bus service is one of the best and easiest way to reach Dehradun. Other option available is you can opt for taxi or a cab. After reaching Dehradun, you can take a bus to reach Sonprayag. Once you reach Sonprayag, the distance to Gaurikund is only 5 km. You can easily find a taxi there and the ride will only take around 15-20 minutes.
From Gaurikund, the trekking route starts which is 16 km and generally takes 6 to 8 hours. The whole trekking duration depends on your speed and weather conditions.
| S.No. | Destination | Bus Name | Duration Time | Fare |
| 1. | Imphal to Guwahati | Seven Sister’s Travels | 19 hrs 00 min | ₹ 1000 onwards |
| 2. | Guwahati to Ballia | Nafees Travels | 17 hrs 20 min | ₹ 470-2200 |
| 3. | Ballia to New Delhi | Naveen Travels | 15 hrs 53 min | ₹ 990 onwards |
| 4. | Delhi to Dehradun | Intercity Smartbus | 06 hrs 30 min | ₹ 800 onwards |
| 5. | Dehradun to Sonprayag | Devbhoomi Travels | 11 hrs 30 min | ₹ 900 onwards |
Noney to Kedarnath via Air
If you are planning to travel from Noney to Kedarnath by air, the nearest airport from Noney is Tulihal International Airport in Imphal. Take a flight for New Delhi (Indira Gandhi International Airport) , then another flight to Dehradun (Jolly Grant Airport).
| S.No. | Destination | Flight Name | Departure Time | Duration Time | Fare |
| 1. | Imphal to New Delhi | IndiGo | 09:20 | 04 hrs 10 min | ₹ 7,333 |
| 2. | New Delhi to Dehradun | IndiGo | 16:55 | 00 hrs 45 min | ₹ 3,043 |
Note : You can also take other available flights to travel from Noney to Kedarnath by checking IRCTC Air website.
Noney to Kedarnath via Train
There is no direct train from Noney to Kedarnath. So, you have to reach Imphal first and then to Guwahati. From there, take the direct train from Guwahati to New Delhi. And after take the train to reach the nearest railway station to Kedarnath, i.e. in Rishikesh Railway Station.
Trains Available
| Destination | Train name | Departure Time | Duration Time | Fare |
| Guwahati to New Delhi | Rajdhani Express | 06:45 | 1 day 3 hrs 45 min | ₹ 2925 onwards |
| Guwahati to New Delhi | Arunachal Exp | 03:10 | 1 day 8 hrs 20 min | ₹2780 onwards |
| Guwahati to New Delhi | Tejas Express | 07:30 | 1 day 7 hrs 33 min | ₹ 3095 onwards |
| New Delhi to Rishikesh | KOTA DDN EXP | 11:50 | 04 hrs 10 min | ₹555 onwards |
| New Delhi to Rishikesh | DDN SHTBDI EXP | 06:45 | 04 hrs 48 min | ₹ 730 onwards |
| New Delhi to Rishikesh | Yoga Express | 05:05 | 06 hrs 13 min | ₹ 185 onwards |
Note : You can also check other trains available for by clicking on IRCTC website.
Weather Conditions in Kedarnath Area
During summer, the temperature in Kedarnath varies from 10°C to 20° C. Here, Chardham yatra opens only for six months, from April to November. During the month from November to March, the temple remain closed. Best time to visit there is May to June or September to October. In monsoon, there are extreme heavy rainfall condition, which results in landslides or floods.
Tips while travelling/trekking to Kedarnath Temple
- The best time to visit Kedarnath temple is is pre-winter or summer. You can plan to visit from May to June or September to October.
- Even if you are planning to travel in summer, make sure to pack some lightweight winter wear.
- Only Reliance Jio and BSNL networks are available in Kedarnath.
- Don’t bank upon last time hotel booking, make sure to book hotel early.
- Being exhausted from trekking is common, so carry some instant energy boosters.
- Make sure to carry cash. Online payment don’t work always.
- Avoid planning to travel in monsoon seasons. Floods and landscapes are common during this time.
Note : You can also check our group packages and private or individual tour packages by visiting our website devdhamyatra.com
FAQs
Q1. Is it safe to go Kedarnath by car ?
A1. It is not recommended to drive on these hilly areas during the night. Try to drive on day time.
Q2. What are the other visiting place near Kedarnath ?
A2. Kanti Sarovar
Madhyamaheshwar temple,
Triyuginarayan temple
Anusuya Devi Temple
Vasuki Tal, Deoria Tal
Gandhi Sarovar
and Chandrapuri are some of the top tourists attraction near Kedarnath area.
Q3. How can I visit Kedarnath in cheapest way ?
A3. You can visit by bus from listed points
Haridwar to Rishikesh – 50 ₹
Rishikesh to Sonprayag – 450 ₹
Then Sonprayag to Gaurikund – 50-70 ₹
From Gaurikund, there is a 16 km trekking route takes about 6-8 hours.
Q4. How can I visit Kedarnath from Gaurikund without walking?
A4. From Gaurikund, people who are not able to trek can take mule or pony services or helicopter.
Q5. Which is the nearest airport to Kedarnath ?
A5. Kedarnath area has no airport and the closest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun.
Q6. What is kedarnath jyotirling ?
A6. Jyotirlings are the twelve holy shrines of Lord Shiva. Since ancient times, it is believed that Lord Shiva visited in all those twelve place by himself.
Q7. How is the beauty atmosphere of Kedarnath?
A7. The atmosphere has a breathtaking view consisting of green valleys, Mandakini river and mountains all around. It is also a home for a variety of wildlife.
