Are you planning to go on a spiritual journey to Kedarnath? Here is your complete guide on Dhamtari to Kedarnath distance and duration details.
Kedarnath Yatra:
Kedarnath Yatra is one of the most popular pilgrimages in northern India. This pilgrimage is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the Char Dham Yatras. Kedarnath Temple is the main highlight of this yatra, which is located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. It is located 86 km from Rudraprayag. Kedarnath is the most remote of the four dhams. The temple is located at an elevation of 3583 meters (11755 feet) near the Chorabari Glacier, which is the source of the Mandakini River (One of the tributaries of The Alaknanda River). Kedarnath temple stands in front of the majestic Kedarnath peak. The temple was built by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century and occupies great significance for Hindus. The last road-head and base camp for the trek is at Gaurikund, which is situated at an altitude of 6502 feet above sea level.
The yatra typically starts from Haridwar by tradition. This town is located on the banks of The Ganga River.
Dhamtari to Kedarnath Distance and Enroute guide:
The geographical distance and time required for the journey are mentioned below.
| Travel Mode | Distance in Kms | Time in Hours |
| By Road | 1679 | 35 |
| By Train | 24 | |
| By Air | 1143 | 2 |
- There is no direct transportation connectivity between the two, therefore travellers have to change their bus, train and flight on the way.
- Dhamtari to Kedarnath distance and the time mentioned above is till the last road head and nearest airport and railway junction to Kedarnath.
- Kindly confirm the details before leaving.
Dhamtari to Kedarnath distance by Road
Dhamtari is a district in the state of Chhattisgarh, it is situated on National Highway-30 and is well connected by road with the state capital Raipur. Dhamtari to Kedarnath distance by road is 1679 km but there is no direct bus service available from there to Kedarnath so you have to change bus en route.
Planning to go by road all you need is to take a bus from Dhamtari >Raipur >Jabalpur >Jhansi >Gwalior >Delhi >Rishikesh >Gaurikund. This whole journey would take around 35 hours. There are two other routes available.
Dhamtari to Kedarnath distance by Train
Dhamtari to Kedarnath distance can be effortlessly covered by train, along with is the cheapest way to reach travel. All you need is to reach Raipur Junction where you can go either by bus or by train but, travelling by bus will take lesser time.
From Raipur, you have to take a train to Delhi and then to Haridwar because there is no direct mail available between the two. From Haridwar, you can go to Rishikesh by bus and then towards Gaurikund, which is the last road head.
Trains available from Raipur to Delhi to Haridwar
| Train (Number) | Time | Fare |
| SAMTA Exp (12807) | 22:50 | ₹620 |
| Chhattisgarh Exp (18237) | 22:37 | ₹590 |
| KOTA DDN EXP (12401) | 04:10 | ₹555 |
| DDN JANSHTBDI (12055) | 04:13 | ₹145 |
*There are other trains also available from Delhi to Haridwar, above mentioned are the ones with the least duration and the fares can be confirmed at https://www.irctc.co.in.
Dhamtari to Kedarnath distance by Air
Alike travelling by train, going directly to Kedarnath by air is also not possible, firstly one has to reach Raipur Airport and then take a flight from there to Delhi. After landing in Delhi take another flight to Dehradun (Jolly Grant Airport). Dhamtari to Kedarnath distance by air is approximately 1143 Km. On arrival at the airport, you can hire a cab to Rishikesh, even you can avail of helicopter service even from there.
- Heli services can also be availed from other locations like Phata, Gauchar, and Augustmuni.
- Helicopter shuttle tickets can be booked online through https://heliyatra.irctc.co.in/
- Sitapur helipad is 26 km ahead of Guptakashi from where you can start your aerial ride.
Fight services available from Raipur to Delhi to Dehradun
| Flight name (Number) | Time | Fare |
| Indigo (6E-6246) Raipur to New Delhi | 1 h 50 m | ₹6705 |
| Vistara (UK-798) Raipur to New Delhi | 1 h 40m | ₹7221 |
| Indigo (6E-2582) New Delhi to Dehradun | 1h | ₹3958 |
| Indigo (6E-2071) New Delhi to Dehradun | 0hr 45m | ₹4168 |
*Please confirm on https://www.air.irctc.co.in before planning your journey.
FAQs Dhamtari to Kedarnath distance
Q: From where do we start the trek of Kedarnath?
A: The trek starts from Gaurikund.
Q: How many days are sufficient for the whole journey starting from Dhamtari?
A: It will take around 5 to 6 days for the whole journey.
Q: Are hotels easily available there?
A: Yes, hotels are not easily available but one should book a room during peak seasons before starting the journey.
Q: Do I need to carry warm clothes?
A: Yes, one should carry warm clothes with themselves because at that altitude it is cold even in summer and you might experience snowfall as well.
Q: Is there any tour package available?
A: We have a special package starting @ just Rs. 9370/ person.
Q: Which are the nearest airport and railway station from Kedarnath?
A: Jolly Grant Airport and Rishikesh Railway Station are the nearest ones.
Some Important Travel Tips Dhamtari to Kedarnath distance
- Plan your trip during the summer, as the Char Dham Yatra starts in April and remains open for a brief period of six months.
- The opening date of Yatra is April 22, 2023.
- Register yourself on “Tourist Care Uttarakhand” before leaving because it’s been made compulsory to register first.
- Don’t carry unnecessary luggage with you as you have to cover a trek of 16 km and it can be strenuous for some visitors.
- Do carry some basic medications with you.
- Proper planning before starting the trek is crucial because in such altitudes weather conditions might change.
- Tourists with any pulmonary ailments should carry oxygen inhalers or any necessary medicines as per needs.
- Keep your food wrappings, drink containers and other possible trash with yourself and try to dispose of them properly instead of throwing them on the roadside.
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Author: Abhishek
