Here’s the complete guide providing details about how to travel from Coimbatore to Kedarnath.
About Coimbatore
Coimbatore is one of the main metropolitan areas of Tamil Nadu, India. It is known as the textile capital or the Manchester of South India, since it is a hub of textile industry. The city is surrounded by the Western Ghats and situated at 427 metres above sea level on the banks of Noyyal River. It covers a total area of 642.12 sq km. On the northern side, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is located.
The city is rich in fauna and flora, because of its location in the biodiversity hotspot of the Western Ghats. Some of the places to visit are Marudhamalai Temple Adiyogi Shiva Statue Sree Ayyappan Temple, Kovai Kutralam waterfalls, Patteeswarar Temple Perur etc. The total distance from Coimbatore to Kedarnath is 2936 km by road.
| City | Coimbatore |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| State | India |
| Language spoken | Tamil |
| Nearest railway station | Coimbatore North Junction |
| Nearest airport | Coimbatore International Airport |
About Kedarnath
Kedarnath is a one of the most ancient temple in India situated in the Rudraprayag district of Uttrakhand state. It is located at a height of 3,583 m, near the Mandakini river and is devoted to Lord Shiva. The region is surrounded by stunning sight of nature, snow capped mountains and greenary all around. It is the dream of every Lord Shiva devotee to visit there once in their lifetime.
During Chardham yatra, millions of devotees and tourists visit there every year. Even today’s date, it is not known when exactly the temple was built and who built it. But said by Hindu legends, that an ancient temple site was built by the Pandavas, from Mahabharata. And the temple of the present day was built in 8th century by Guru Adi Shankaracharya.
Gaurikund is the last road head here. The closest railway station is in Rishikesh, which is connected to major cities of other cities and the nearest airport is Jolly Grant in Dehradun.
| City | Dehradun |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Country | India |
| Nearest Railway Station | Rishikesh Railway Station |
| Nearest Airport | Jolly Grant Airport |
How to reach from Coimbatore to Kedarnath?
Coimbatore to Kedarnath via Own Car
The total distance between Coimbatore to Kedarnath by road is 2936 km. If you are planning to cover your journey by car, you can start your journey from
Coimbatore -> Vijaypura -> Solapur -> Dhule -> Ujjain -> Faridabad -> Ghaziabad -> Najibabad -> Kotdwar -> Pauri -> Rudraprayag -> Agustyamuni -> Guptkashi -> Sonprayag -> Gaurikund -> Kedarnath.
Coimbatore to Kedarnath via Bus
If you prefer to travel your journey by bus, you have to take a bus first from Coimbatore to reach Bangalore, then to Vadodara. From Vadodara, take the bus to reach Baroda. After reaching Baroda, take the bus to reach New Delhi. After you reach New Delhi, you can easily go for a bus or cab to reach Sonprayag. From Sonprayag, take a taxi to Gaurikund, the last road head to the temple.
| Destination | Bus Name | Departure Time | Duration Time | Fare |
| Coimbatore to Bangalore | Kallada Tours & Travels | 20:30 | 6 hrs 8 min | ₹ 750 onwards |
| Coimbatore to Bangalore | IntrCity SmartBus | 11:30 | 6 hrs 50 min | ₹ 750 onwards |
| Bangalore to Vadodara | Vijayanand Travels | 09:10 | 24 hrs 6 min | ₹ 900 onwards |
| Vadodara to Baroda | Shreeji Krupa Travels | 10:50 | 00 hrs 10 min | ₹ 130 onwards |
| Baroda to Jaipur | RSRTC | 10:35 | 17 hrs 35 min | ₹ 700 onwards |
| Jaipur to New Delhi | Adarsh Travels | 09:50 | 05 hrs 16 min | ₹ 300 onwards |
| New Delhi to Dehradun | Yolo Bus | 22:14 | 07 hrs 24 min | ₹ 410 onwards |
| New Delhi to Dehradun | Laxmi Holidays | 22:10 | 07 hrs 00 min | ₹ 400 onwards |
Coimbatore to Kedarnath via Air
If you are planning to travel by air, you can take a direct flight to Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, the nearest airport to Kedarnath. After reaching Dehradun, you can take a bus or taxi (easily available), to reach Sonprayag. When you reach Sonprayag, take another taxi to reach Gaurikund. The distance is 5 km and this ride will take only 15-20 minutes.
Gaurikund is the last road head to the temple. From there, the trek route starts which is 16 km long, and usually it takes 6-8 hours to complete. But this time is also depends upon your physical health and weather conditions.
| Destination | Flight Name | Departure Time | Duration Time | Fare |
| Coimbatore to Dehradun | IndiGo | 21:25 | 10 hrs 5 min | ₹ 8,089 |
| Coimbatore to Dehradun | IndiGo | 08:05 | 7 hrs 55 min | ₹ 8, 689 |
| Coimbatore to Dehradun | IndiGo | 06:45 | 10 hrs 5 min | ₹ 8,689 |
| Coimbatore to Dehradun | Vistara | 15:20 | 23 hrs 25 min | ₹ 9,923 |
| Coimbatore to Dehradun | Vistara | 14:25 | 17 hrs 50 min | ₹ 11,412 |
Note: You can also take other available flights by checking IRCTC website.
Coimbatore to Kedarnath via Train
If you are planning to travel the distance by train, there is no direct train Coimbatore to Rishikesh. Firstly you have to take the train to Hazrat Nizamuddin station in Delhi, then from Delhi to Rishikesh railway station. This trip has multiple operators/transport types, so you need to buy separate tickets for each.
| Destination | Train Name | Departure Time | Duration Time | Fare |
| Coimbatore to Delhi | KONGU EXPRESS | 04:15 | 1 day 22 hrs | ₹ 920 onwards |
| Coimbatore to Delhi | HIMSAGAR EXP | 11:20 | 1 day 19 hrs 25 mins | ₹ 905 onwards |
| Coimbatore to Delhi | TVC NZM EXPRESS | 01:20 | 1 day 19 hrs 34 mins | ₹ 2000 onwards |
| Delhi to Rishikesh | DDN SHTBDI EXP | 06:45 | 4 hrs 48 mins | ₹ 730 onwards |
| Delhi to Rishikesh | MUSSOORIE EXP | 10:25 | 8 hrs 41 mins | ₹ 205 onwards |
| Delhi to Rishikesh | DDN JANSHTBDI | 03:20 | 4 hrs 13 mins | ₹ 180 onwards |
Note: You can also check other trains available for by clicking on website.
Weather Conditions in Kedarnath Region
The shrine of the temple remains open for only 6 months from month of late April to November during the Chardham yatra, which took place every year. Other 6 months of the year, from November to March, the temple remains closed due to extreme cold conditions during winter.
During summer, the temperatue in the region varies from 10°C to 20° C. During winter, the cold in the hilly area leads to heavy snowfall. The best time to visit the temple is from May to June or September to October. During monsoon, heavy rain in the region mostly leads to floods and landslides.
Travel Tips while travelling or trekking to Kedarnath
- There is a problem of mobile network in the area, only BSNL and Reliance Jio sim works there.
- Carry your aadhar card or any ID, raincoat, medical kit, power batteries.
- Don’t forget to carry some light weighted winter wears even if it is not winter.
- Don’t depend upon last minute bookings, make sure to book hotel in advance.
- If you are not able to walk such long trekking distance, you can go for pony or helicopter service, which is easily available.
- Avoid visit the temple during monsoon. Heavy rainfall in hilly areas causes floods and landslides.
Note: You can also check our group packages and private or individual tour packages.
Other places to visit near Kedarnath
Bhairavnath Temple
Vasuki Tal
Mayali Pass Trek
Deoria Taal
Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi
Shankaracharya Samadhi
Chandrashila
Triyuginarayan Temple
Chorabari Tal
Tungnath Temple
Rudranath Temple
Madhyamaheshwar Temple
Kalpeshwar Temple
FAQs
Q1. When not to travel Kedarnath?
A1. It is recommended not to visit during the monsoon, because heavy rainfall in the area causes landslides and floods.
Q2. What are the darshan timings of Kedarnath?
A2. When the shrines of the temple are open, the darshan timings are
Morning from 5 AM-1:30 PM
Evening from 5:30 PM-10 PM
Q3. Is there any railway station in Kedarnath?
A3. Rishikesh railway station is the nearest railway station to Kedarnath, connected to the major cities of the other states.
Q4. In which year the tragedy in Kedarnath took place?
A4. The tragedy took place back in the year 2013, because of the heavy rainfall, which leads to floods in whole area. After which everything everywhere got destroyed.
Q5. Is there any ATM service in Kedarnath?
A5. If you are planning to visit, make sure to carry cash with you. The area does not have any ATM service.
Q6. How far is the trekking route to the temple?
A6. From Gaurikund, the trekking route is 16 km long. If you are not able to trek, you can take helicopter service.
Q7. Are there any mountains near Kedarnath?
A7. The area is surrounded by beautiful Himalayan range, adding to the breathtaking sight views.
Q8. What are the other Chardhams of Northern Himalayas?
A8. Other Chardhams are Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri including Kedarnath itself.
