Here’s the travel guide providing information about how to travel from Erode to Kedarnath.
About Erode
Erode is a district in the Indian state Tamil Nadu, covering a total area of 5,722 sq km. It lies on the extreme north of the state. Amaravathy, Bhavani, Cauvery and Noyyal are the main rivers flowing through the district. It is one of the main textile, agricultural, a BPO hub, and also a producer of turmeric, hand-loom and knitwear and food products.
Urugumalai, Athimalai, Chennimalai hills surrounds the district. Some of the tourist spots to visit are Thindal Murugan Temple, Periya Mariamman Temple, Natadreeswarar Temple, Sangameswarar Temple, Sankagiri Fort, Vellode Birds Sanctuary, Thanthai Periyar Memorial House and other. The total distance from Erode to Kedarnath is 2840 km.
| Place | Erode |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Nearest railway station | Erode Junction railway station |
| Nearest airport | Salem Airport |
About Kedarnath
Kedarnath is one of holy ancient temple realted to Lord Shiva, located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand state. The location is near the Mandakini river and at a height of 3, 584 meters. The temple attracts a million of visitors during the Chardham yatra, took place every year.
The shrine of the temple opens in late April and closed in the month of November. If anyone wants to visit the temple, he can reach mainly through the trek route or by helicopter service. Gaurikund is the last road head to reach temple, from where the trek route is 16 km. Kedarnath does not have any railway or aiport. So, the closest airport to the temple is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun and the closest railway station is in Rishikesh.
| Place | Kedarnath |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Country | India |
| Nearest railway station | Rishikesh Railway Station |
| Nearest airport | Jolly Grant Airport |
How to travel from Erode to Kedarnath?
Erode to Kedarnath via Own Car
The total distance to travel from Erode to Kedarnath is 2840 km. If you are planning to travel by your car, you can start your journey from
Erode -> Salem -> Vijaypura -> Aurangabad -> Dhule -> Ujjain -> New Delhi -> Bijnor -> Najibabad -> Kotdwar -> Pauri -> Rudraprayag -> Agustyamuni -> Guptkashi -> Sonprayag -> Gaurikund -> Kedarnath.
Erode to Kedarnath via Bus
If you are thinking to travel by bus, Erode to reach Bangalore, then to Vadodara. From Vadodara, take the bus to reach Baroda. After reaching Baroda, take the bus to 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 Kedarnath temple. The trekking route starts from there, you can trek or go by helicopter service.
| Destination | Bus Name | Departure Time | Duration Time | Fare |
| Erode to Bangalore | Kallada Tours & Travels | 20:30 | 6 hrs 8 min | ₹ 760 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 | ₹ 200 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 | Laxmi Holidays | 22:10 | 07 hrs 00 min | ₹ 400 onwards |
Erode to Kedarnath via Train
From Erode to Rishikesh, there is no direct train. So, if you are planning to go travel by train, 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 |
| Erode to Delhi | MILLENIUM EXP | 06:55 | 41 hrs 50 min | ₹ 885 onwards |
| Erode to Delhi | KONGU EXP | 17:50 | 44 hrs 25 min | ₹ 900 onwards |
| Erode to Delhi | KERALA EXP | 22:35 | 39 hrs 05 min | ₹ 2,190 onwards |
| Delhi to Rishikesh | MUSSOORIE EXP | 10:25 | 8 hrs 41 mins | ₹ 205 onwards |
| Delhi to Rishikesh | INDB DDN EXP | 11:40 | 005 hrs 00 min | ₹ 200 onwards |
| Delhi to Rishikesh | OKHA DDN EXP | 10:45 | 5hrs 25 mins | ₹ 190 onwards |
Note: You can also check other trains available for by clicking on IRCTC website.
Erode to Kedarnath via Air
If you want to travel by air, then you have to first reach Coimbatore from Erode. You can reach by bus easily. From Coimbatore, you will get the direct flight to Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, the nearest airport to Kedarnath. In Dehradun, you will get a bus or cab easily to reach Sonprayag, then take another taxi for Gaurikund.
| Destination | Flight Name | Departure Time | Duration Time | Fare |
| Coimbatore to Dehradun | Vistara | 15:20 | 16 hrs 55 min | ₹ 17,445 |
| Coimbatore to Dehradun | Vistara | 14:25 | 17 hrs 50 min | ₹ 11,412 |
| Coimbatore to Dehradun | IndiGo | 09:30 | 8 hrs 10 min | ₹ 7,092 |
| Coimbatore to Dehradun | Air India | 09:00 | 9 hrs 55 min | ₹ 9,930 |
| Coimbatore to Dehradun | Vistara | 15:20 | 23 hrs 25 min | ₹ 9,923 |
Note: You can also take other available flights to travel by checking website.
Weather Conditions in Kedarnath Area
Kedarnath temple opens only for 6 months of the year, from April to November. The other 6 months it remains closed. The best time you can visit is from May to June or September to October.
During summer, the temperature in the region varies from 10°C to 20° C. During winter, due to cold weather conditions, the temple remains closed from November to March. During monsoon, it is recommended to avoid the visit because the area is prone to floods and landslides due to heavy rainfall conditions.
Tips while trekking or travelling to Kedarnath
- Only BSNL and Jio sim network works in the area.
- Carry cash with you. Don’t depend upon online payment system in the hilly region.
- The best time to visit is during summer or pre-winter. You can plan to visit from May to June or September to October.
- Even if you are going in summer, carry some light weightes winter wears with you.
- Carry extra power batteries, raincoat, medical kit and some instant energy boosters with you.
- Make sure to book you hotel in advance.
- Avoid planning to travel during monsoon season.
- Avoid to trek during night time.
Note: You can also check our group tour packages or private/individual tour packages.
Other tourist places to explore near Kedarnath
There are many tourist spots to visit near Kedarnath if you want to explore more places. Some of them are recommended below:
Bhairavnath Temple
Guptakashi
Vasuki Tal
Tungnath Temple
Sonprayag
Shankaracharya Samadhi
Madhyamaheshwar Temple
Gaurikund
Triyuginarayan Temple
Chorabari Tal
Deoria Taal
Rudranath Temple
Kalpeshwar Temple
Mayali Pass Trek
Ukhimath
Agastmuni
Chandrashila
FAQs
Q1. Does there is any network issue in Kedarnath?
A1. Yes, being a hilly area, there is a mobile network problem. Only BSNL and Jio sim works there.
Q2. When is snowfall in Kedarnath?
A2. During the month of November to March, there is sub-zero temperature conditions in the region leading to heavy snowfall.
Q3. How can I reach Kedarnath by bus in cheap?
A3. You can visit from listed points by bus
Haridwar to Rishikesh – ₹ 50
Rishikesh to Sonprayag – ₹ 450
Then Sonprayag to Gaurikund – ₹ 50-70
Q4. Is trekking from Gaurikund to temple is necessary?
A4. From Gaurikund, if you are not able to walk such 16 km trekking distance, you can go for the option of helicopter or pony service available.
Q5. Is there any airport in Kedarnath?
A5. There is no airport in the region and the nearest airport from there is Jolly Grant airport which is in Dehradun.
Q6. How many jyotirlings are there?
A6. There are a total of 12 jyotirlings, which are the holy shrines of great Lord Shiva.
Q7. How is the surrounding in Kedarnath?
A7. The surrounding of the area has a breathtaking sight view consisting of Mandakini river, greenary all around, surrounded by beautiful Himalayan mountains.
Q8. How many total dhams are there in Northern Himalayas?
A8. Chardhams comprises of total 4 dhams which are Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri.
