About Nawanshahr City (Punjab)

Nawanshahr also known as Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar, is a city located in the state of Punjab, India. The city is named after the renowned Indian freedom fighter, shaheed bhagat Singh. Nawanshahr is situated in the northern part of the state of Punjab. It is surrounded by lush green fields and agricultural land, which are characteristic of the Punjab region. This region is known for the production of wheat, rice, sugarcane, and vegetables. The culture of Nawanshahr is deeply rooted in Punjabi traditions. The people of the region celebrate various festivals and traditional dances like bhangra and Giddha and enjoy Punjabi cuisine. The city is well-connected by road and to other major cities in Punjab and neighboring states.

City	Nawanshahr
State	Punjab
Nearest railway station	Nawanshahr dhoaba junction
Nearest airport	Chandigarh airport
Near bus stand	Nawanshahr bus stand

Kedarnath Temple (Uttarakhand)

The Kedarnath Temple is a renowned Hindu shrine located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, India. the temple is one of the most important and revered pilgrimage destinations in the Indian subcontinent, particularly for devotees of Lord Shiva. The temple is dedicated to Lord Kedarnath, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The Kedarnath Temple is one of the Char Dham Yatra destinations in Uttarakhand, along with Badrinath, Yamunotri, and Gangotri. These four sacred sites collectively attract thousands of pilgrims every year. Due to its high-altitude location, the temple remains open to pilgrims only during the warmer months, generally from late April or early May to November. During the winter, the temple is closed due to heavy snowfall and extreme weather conditions.

City	Kedarnath
State	Uttrakhand
Airport	Jolly grand Dehradun
Railway station	Rishikesh railway station
Bus Stand	Rishikesh bus stand

How to travel from Nawanshahr to Kedarnath

Nawanshahr to Kedarnath distance: The distance between these two cities by road is 520km

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Nawanshahr to Kedarnath by your vehicle:

The distance between these two cities is 520 km by road. you can start your form Nawanshahr < Jadla < balachaur < Rupnagar < kurali < kharar <  Banur < Ambala < Saha < Mullana < Mustafabad < Yamuna nagar < sarsawa < Saharanpur < Gagalheri < Haridwar < Rishikesh < Devprayag < Srinagar < Agustyamuni < Guptkashi>Sonprayag>Gauri Kund>Kedarnath.From gaurikund, you will have to 16 km trek to visit Kedarnath.

Nawanshahr to Kedarnath by bus :

Nawanhshahr to Kedarnath has no direct bus. First, you would need to take a bus from Nawanshahr to either Haridwar or Rishikesh, which are major cities in Uttarakhand. These cities are well-connected to various parts of North India by road. From Haridwar/Rishikesh, you would need to take local buses, shared taxis, or private vehicles to reach either Gaurikund. Gaurikund is the base point for the trek to Kedarnath.

S.no	Bus name	Dept.time	Duration	Fare
1	Vijay Tour and Travels( garhshankar to Rishikesh )	12:50	6 hrs 10 minutes	1000
2	Vijay Tour and Travels( garhshankar to dehradun )	10:20	7 hrs 20 minutes	1000

Note: You can check some other buses.

Nawanshahr to Kedarnath by air :

There are no direct flights from Nawanshahr to Kedarnath since Kedarnath is situated at a high altitude in the Himalayas and does not have an airport. Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun is the nearest airport to Kedarnath. You can take a flight from Chandigarh International Airport (the nearest major airport to Nawanshahr) to Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. From Dehradun, you would need to continue your journey by road to reach Gaurikund. From there you will need to trek around 16 km. to visit Kedarnath.

Note: You can check more flights from this website.

Nawanshahr to Kedarnath by train :

There is no direct train route from Nawanshahr to Kedarnath since Kedarnath does not have a railway station. Kedarnath is situated in the Himalayas at a high altitude and can only be accessed by road or trekking. However, you can take a train from Nawanshahr to reach nearby railway stations in Uttarakhand.

Note: You can check some other trains also from this website irctc.

Helicopter services :

Helicopter services are available in Gaurikund to visit Kedarnath. From Gaurikund you can go on a trek or take the helicopter. If you go by trek it will take time 6-7 hours. if you take a helicopter services it will take take  10-15 minutes.

 Weather conditions in Kedarnath:

In summer, you can visit Kedarnath this is the best time to visit. Summer season April to June. You can also plan for the winter months October and November. The temple is closed from November to March due to heavy rain and snowfall. In summer you will have to come to Kedarnath it is the best time to visit.

Travel Tips:

1 In the rainy season avoid visiting the Kedarnath temple

2 The best time is a visit to Kedarnath is in summer.

3 Bsnl and Jio two sims are available there.

4 Don’t forget to take your medicine kit with you.

5 Photo and video making is banned in Kedarnath

6 Take a power bank with you.

7 Check the weather when you travel from Nawanshahr to Kedarnath.

8 Make your advance bookings if possible.

Note: Now you can check our page dev dham yatra for booking.

FaQs

Q-1what are the top 5 best places to visit in Nawanshahr?

A-1 The top 5 best places are :

1 Ropar wetland ( ropar lake )

2 Gurudwara tahli sahib

3 Kirpal Sagar

4 suraj kund

5 shiva la banna mall

Q-2 Best time to visit Kedarnath?

A-2 In summer

Q-3 what is nearest airport to Nawanshahr ?

A-3 The nearest airport to Nawanshahr is sahnewal airport. Which is 67.9 km away from Nawanshahr.

Q-4 What two sims are available in kedarnath?

A-4 Jio and BSNL SIM are available there.

Q-5 What is the nearest railway station in Nawanshahr?

A-5 The nearest railway station is Nawanshahr Dhoaba Junction.

Q-6 How far is Nawanshahr from Kedarnath by road?

A-6 The Distance between Nawanshahr to Kedarnath by road is 520 km.

Q-7 Is Kedarnath road risky?

A-7 The path leading to the temple gets highly dangerous during peak monsoons as landslides and floods are very common during this time of the year.