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Amreli to Kedarnath Distance & Journey – Complete Guide

Amreli to Kedarnath distance devdhamyatra

About Amreli Gujrat

One of Gujarat’s well-known historic cities is Amreli. It serves as both the district’s administrative center and a municipality for the Amreli district, which is located in Gujarat’s Saurashtra region. The city is located in western India on the Kathiawar peninsula. It extends over the Gulf of Khambhat in the southeast and toward the Arabian Sea in the southwest. The Gulf of Kutch borders the city on the northwest.

Amreli is easily accessible by road and rail from towns like Rajkot, Mehsana, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Surat. The approximate Amreli to Kedarnath Distance is 1600 KM via Road. Annually it is seen that 10,000 bookings have been made to Kedarnath from Amreli. 

About Kedarnath Temple Uttrakhand

Kedarnath is a Hindu temple that is around 1200 years old situated at a height of 3,583 m (11,755 ft) and dedicated to Lord Shiva. The name derives from two Sanskrit words “Kedara” which means “field” and Nathawhich means “lord”: The God of Field. There are 12 Jyotirlingas and Kedarnath is the highest among them and one of the destinations of devdhamyatra (Chardham yatra). The temple is located in the Himalayan range in the Garhwal region near the Mandakinikini river (a tributary of Ganga), in Uttarakhand, India. The temple is 242km (150 miles) from Haridwar and from Amreli it is 1623 km. Temple generally opened for the public between the month of April and November. Every year lakhs of pilgrims visit Kedarnath to worship lord shiva from Amreli, Gujrat.

Distance from Amreli to Kedarnath Temple:

Distance from Amreli to Kedarnath is set at 1623 km via Road. 

Distance from Amreli -> Rajkot or Diu -> Jolly Grant Airport  -> via road to Doon Helipad -> Kedarnath is set at 1145 km via  Flight. 

Distance from Amreli -> Rajkot -> Ahmedabad -> Rishikesh or Haridwar -> Kedarnath is set at 1097 KM via  Train.  

 

By Road Amreli to Kedarnath Distance:

Distance from Amreli to Kedarnath is set at 1623 km via Road.

By your own Vehicle 

You can head from Amreli > Ahmedabad > Mehsana > Palanpur >Mount Abu > Pali > Beawar > Jaipur > New Delhi – Haridwar > Rishikesh > Devprayag > Srinagar > Rudraprayag > Agustyamuni > Guptakashi > Sonprayag > Gauri Kund > Kedarnath. It would be a journey of about 1623 km by road.

Note – Kedarnath can be reached from Haridwar by any public or private transport via NH 34, NH 7, and NH 107 i.e., the all-weather road.

By Public Transport – BUS Service

Bus Service from Amreli to Ahmedabad
S.No. Bus Departure Time Duration Fare
1. GSRTC – 35633
(A/C Sleeper)
11:30 pm 5hr ₹400
2. GSRTC – 6935
(Non-A/C)
11:40 pm 6hr 15min ₹163
3. GSRTC Express – 2057
(non-A/C)
11:15 pm 3hr 50min ₹159

 

Bus Service from Ahmedabad to Haridwar
S.No. Bus Departure Time Duration Fare
1. Gajraj Bus Service 07:35 am 24hr 50min ₹1900
2. Shrinath Travel Agency Pvt. Ltd. 3:00 pm 25hr 30min ₹3030

 

Bus Service from Haridwar to Guptkashi
S.No. Bus Departure Time Duration Fare
1.        DevBhoomi Travels 9:00 am 7hr ₹850
2.        DevBhoomi Travels 5:00 am 9hr ₹850
3.        YATAYAT CORPORATION 9:00am 6hr ₹800
4.        YATAYAT CORPORATION 5:15am 6hr ₹800

Note – Other buses with different timings are also available; therefore, check before booking.

From Guptkashi you have to go to Sonprayag via road for about 30 km with your own vehicle, rental vehicle, and public bus. From Sonprayag you need to travel to Gaurikund via local taxi for about 6 km, then there will be a trek to Kedarnath of about 16Km which must be done on foot.

Note – Gauri Kund is the vehicle’s last stop, and the trek to the temple starts. The trek is 16 km long and can be covered in 5-6 hrs. Anyone cannot trek, they can hire a pony, or palkis to reach the temple.

By Air Amreli to Kedarnath Distance:

Distance from Amreli -> Rajkot ->  Jolly Grant Airport  -> via road Kedarnath is set at 1145 km via  Flight. 

There is no direct flight from Amreli to Kedarnath. From Amreli 1st you need to travel to Rajkot from there you can take a flight to Jolly Grant, Dehradun.

Jolly Grant Airport, which is located in Dehradun, is the closest airport to Kedarnath Yatra. From here either, we take the route by road or can take helicopter services direct to the Guptkashi or Phata. Helicopter services can be booked online from the official website https://heliservices.uk.gov.in/

Flight from Rajkot to Dehradun

S.No. Flight Departure Duration Fare
1. IndiGo 09:45 am 4hr 50min ₹5684
2. Spicejet 8:05 am 5hr 25min ₹7658

Note – There are some other flights too you can check before booking.

By Train  Amreli to Kedarnath Distance:

There is no train service available to Kedarnath till now. Rishikesh and Haridwar Railway Stations are the closest. From Amreli there is no direct train available for Haridwar or Rishikesh. For the train you need to travel to Rajkot JN from there you need to take the train to Ahmedabad then from Ahmedabad you’ll get a direct train to Haridwar.

Train from Rajkot to Ahmedabad

S.No. Train Departure Duration Fare / Class
1. PBR SC EXP – 19202 5:20 am 4hr 15min ₹185 / (SL)

₹505 / (3A)

₹710 / (2A)

₹1175 / (1A)

 

Train from Ahmedabad to Haridwar

S.No. Train Departure Duration Fare / Class
1. Yoga Express – 19031 10:50 am 24hr 28min ₹1460 / (3A)

₹2100 / (2A)

₹545 / (SL)

₹3560 / (1A)

Note – There are some other trains too you can check before booking.

Weather in Kedarnath

Assuming you want specific information about the weather in Kedarnath: Kedarnath experiences extremely severe weather. It frequently snows there because it is in the Himalayas. Even in the summer, temperatures can fall below freezing. The air is also dry and thin because of the altitude. When traveling to Kedarnath, visitors should be prepared for all types of weather.

  • May to June Temperature: 10oC to 15oC
  • September to November: 5oC to -10oC

Travel Tips for Amreli to Kedarnath temple

  • The best months to travel to Kedarnath are May through June and then September through October. Visitors should avoid going during the wet season since landslides obstruct the routes.
  • The best move will be to have wool clothing with you.
  • Bring hiking boots with you.

 

FAQ’s

Q1. Can I visit Kedarnath by train?
A1. No, you cannot directly go to Kedarnath by train. The last stop you can take is either Haridwar or Rishikesh, after that, you need to opt for either bus, taxi, or helicopter service.

Q2. Which airport is closer to Kedarnath?
A2. Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun is the closest airport to Kedarnath.

Q3. Can we go by air to Kedarnath?
A3. No, you cannot directly go to Kedarnath by air. You have to 1st come to Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun from there you can go to Doon Helipad, Sahestradhara Road then you can take a direct flight to Kedarnath via Helicopter.

Q4. Can you drive to Kedarnath?
A4. Yes, you can drive up to Sonprayag in your car after that from Sonprayag you need to travel to Gaurikund via a local taxi for about 6 km, then there will be a trek to Kedarnath Temple of about 16Km which must be done on foot.

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