Here’s the complete guide that provides you information about how to travel from Krishnagiri to Kedarnath.
About Krishnagiri
Krishnagiri is a city in Tamil Nadu state of India, which connects Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is carved from Dharmapuri District in year 2004 and also known as the “Mango Capital of India” as the main crop cultivated here is mango. It covers a total area of 5143 sq km and also famous for its granite industry.
During ancient India, Krishnagiri was ruled by many dynasties such as Cholas, Pandyas, Nulambas and Bijapur empires. Also known as the “Little England” during British era. Tamil is the most spoken language, followed by Telugu and Kannada. Some of the major tourist place are Kattuveera Anjaneya Temple, Thally Garden and Lake, Aiyur Reserve Forest, Chandra Choodeswarar temple, Avathanapatti Lake, Krishnagiri Dam and other.
| City | Krishnagiri |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Language spoken | Tamil |
| Nearest airport | Bangalore airport |
| Nearest railway station | Hosur, Dharmapuri and Jolarpet |
About Kedarnath
Kedarnath is a holy Hindu temple of Lord Shiva situated in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand state of India. The temple is located near the Mandakini river, with greenery all around and the Himalayas. The shrine of the temple normally opens only during the 6 months of the year (from April to November) and other 6 months, it remains closed (November to March).
During Chardham yatra, number of visitors came to visit the temple from all over the world. The whole journey is full of devotion and adventures. The location is at a height of 3,583 m. The temple attracts a lot of devotees due to the belief of people in Lord Shiva and due to the pleasant breathtaking beauty of the region.
| Place | Kedarnath |
| State | Rudraprayag |
| Country | India |
| Nearest railway station | Rishikesh Railway Station |
| Nearest airport | Jolly Grant Airport |
How to travel from Krishnagiri to Kedarnath?
Krishnagiri to Kedarnath via Own Car
The total distance from Krishnagiri to Kedarnath is 2657 km. If you are planning to cover the journey by your car, you can start your journey from Krishnagiri -> Anantapur -> Raichur -> Nanded -> Amravati -> Metul -> Narmadapuram -> Gwalior -> Agra -> Aligarh -> Haridwar -> Rishikesh -> Devprayag -> Srinagar -> Rudraprayag -> Agustyamuni -> Guptkashi -> Sonprayag -> Gaurikund -> Kedarnath.
Krishnagiri to Kedarnath via Bus
If you are planning to travel the distance by bus, then there is no direct bus from Krishnagiri to Kedarnath. So, you have to first take the bus from Krishnagiri to Madiwala (Bangalore). From Madiwala, take the bus to reach Kempegowda Bus Station. Reach Bangalore Anand Rao Circle, take the bus for Vadodara from there. Then switch the bus for Baroda. After reaching Baroda, take the bus to reach Udaipur. From Udaipur, you will get the bus direct to Haridwar. Once you arrive Haridwar, you will get the bus for Sonprayag easily. From Sonprayag, take the taxi for Gaurikund, the trekking route to the temple starts from there.
| Destination | Bus Name | Departure Time | Duration Time | Fare |
| Krishnagiri to Madiwala | Asian Express | 08:20 | 1 hrs 42 min | ₹ 200 onwards |
| Madiwala to Kempegowda Bus Station | BMTC | 09:35 | 32 min | ₹ 60 onwards |
| Anand Rao Circle to Vadodara | Vijayanand Travels | 09:15 | 24 hrs 06 min | ₹ 900 onwards |
| Baroda to Udaipur | RSRTC | 08:40 | 08 hrs 31 min | ₹ 320 onwards |
| Udaipur to Haridwar | RSRTC | 10:45 | 20 hrs 45 min | ₹ 1,000 onwards |
Krishnagiri to Kedarnath via Train
There is no train direct from Krishnagiri to Rishikesh, the nearest railway station to Kedarnath. If you want to travel by train, you have to take the train to reach Hazrat Nizamuddin station in Delhi. After reaching Delhi, you will get the train to Rishikesh easily. You need to buy separate tickets for each, because of multiple operators or transport types.
| Destination | Train Name | Departure Time | Duration Time | Fare |
| Krishnagiri to Delhi | RAJDHANI EXP | 08:00 | 1 day 9 hrs 30 min | ₹ 2,000 onwards |
| Krishnagiri to Delhi | 12629 SAMPARK KRANTI | 02:30 | 1 day 21 hrs 10 min | ₹ 900 onwards |
| Krishnagiri to Delhi | 12649 KONGU EXP | 10:43 | 1 day 15 hrs 32 min | ₹ 890 onwards |
| Krishnagiri to Delhi | SAMPARK KRANTI | 01:50 | 1day 18 hrs 19 min | ₹ 930 onwards |
| Delhi to Rishikesh | DDN JANSHTBDI | 03:20 | 4 hrs 13 mins | ₹ 180 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 |
Note: You can check the availability of other trains by clicking website.
Krishnagiri to Kedarnath via Air
If you are planning to travel your journey by flight, you can take the direct flight from Bangalore (nearest airport) to Dehradun (nearest airport to Kedarnath). After reaching Dehradun, you can take a bus or taxi (easily available), to reach Sonprayag. Once you reach Sonprayag, take another taxi to reach Gaurikund.
| Destination | Flight Name | Departure Time | Duration Time | Fare |
| Bangalore to Dehradun | Air Asia | 11:15 | 06 hrs 25 min | ₹ 9,366 |
| Bangalore to Dehradun | Air India | 11:45 | 05 hrs 55 min | ₹ 10,560 |
| Bangalore to Dehradun | IndiGo | 08:00 | 07 hrs 05 min | ₹ 6,354 |
| Bangalore to Dehradun | IndiGo | 07:00 | 08 hrs 05 min | ₹ 6,354 |
| Bangalore to Dehradun | IndiGo | 05:35 | 09 hrs 30 min | ₹ 6,354 |
| Bangalore to Dehradun | Vistara | 08:00 | 06 hrs 45 min | ₹ 6,407 |
| Bangalore to Dehradun | Vistara | 07:00 | 07 hrs 45 min | ₹ 6,407 |
Note : You can check the availability of other flights by clicking on IRCTC website.
Weather Conditions in Kedarnath Region
The pilgrimage season in Kedarnath is during the Chardham yatra, from the month of April to November. The best time you can visit the temple is from month of May to June or from September to November. The place is crowded and busy despite of the cold weather conditions. During summer, the weather is ideal for visit. During winter, the sub-zero temperature leads to the occurrence of heavy snowfall. During monsoon, the region is prone to floods and landslides due to heavy rainfall, due to which it is not recommended to visit during monsoon.
Tips while travelling or trekking in Kedarnath
- Even if you are travelling during summer, carry some of light weighted winter wear.
- Only BSNL and Jio sim works in the region, due to being a hilly area.
- Make sure to take medical kit, raincoat, extra batteries and your ID, plus some of instant boosters.
- Avoid visit during the monsoon season, mainly due to heavy rainfall the area is prone to floods and landslides.
- Avoid to trek during the night time.
- Make your hotel booking in advance, don’t depend on last minute booking.
- The best time to visit is from the month of May to June or September to November.
- Carry some cash with you. The region has network issues, so it makes more difficult for online payment.
- Take your time to trek because 16 km trekking will take time. If you are not able to walk much, you can go for helicopter service.
Note: You can also check our group tour packages or private/individual tour packages.
Other tourist places to visit near Kedarnath Area
Bhairavnath Temple
Guptakashi
Vasuki Tal
Tungnath Temple
Sonprayag
Shankaracharya Samadhi
Mayali Pass Trek
Madhyamaheshwar Temple
Chandrashila
Gaurikund
Triyuginarayan Temple
Chorabari Tal
Rudranath Temple
Kalpeshwar Temple
Ukhimath
Agastmuni
Deoria Taal
FAQs
Q1. When to visit Kedarnath?
A1. The best time you can visit the temple is from May to June or September to October. The weather is pleasant during this time.
Q2. Is there cold in Kedarnath in winter?
A2. During winter, the region has sub-zero temperatures which normally leads to heavy snowfall from month of November to March.
Q3.How far is Kedarnath and Badrinath?
A3. The distance between both the temple is 218 km, and it takes 6 hours to reach by road.
Q4. How can I go to Kedarnath from Krishnagiri?
A4. You can go by your own car, bus, flight or by train. All options are available.
Q5. Is the trekking route in Kedarnath hard?
A5. The trekking to Kedarnath is full of adventures in itself for those who love adventures.
Q6. Which river is in Kedarnath?
A6. The area is located near the Mandakini river.
Q7. Who built the Kedarnath temple?
A7. In today’s date, it is still not known who built the temple and when. But it is said that a part of the temple was built by the Pandavas of the Mahabharata and the temple was built by Adi Shankaracharya.
Q8. Is Kedarnath remains open in February?
A8. No, Kedarnath temple remains open in the month of April to November only during Chardham yatra. You can only visit during this time.
