About Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh):

Jabalpur to Kedarnath temple via road is 1,237km. Jabalpur is a city in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is one of the most important cities in India. During ancient times Jabalpur was known as Jubbulgarh, But during the British Era, the name was changed from Jubbulgarh to Jubbulpore and currently, it is called Jabalpur. The average temperature in the summer season rises to 47°c. And during monsoon Jabalpur receives heavy rainfall, during winters the temperature varies from 29°c at day time and 8°c at night time. October to March is the ideal time to travel to Jabalpur. Best places to visit in Jabalpur are 1. Bhedaghat, 2. Jabalpur Clock Tower, 3. Dhuandhar Waterfall, 4. Balance Rock, 5. Tiwari Ghat, 6. Madan Mahal Fort etc. Jabalpur also has a temple known as “Chausath Yogni” which has 64 goddesses in it. It’s a world-famous temple. The nearest Airport of Jabalpur is Dumna Airport which is 20km away from Jabalpur.

About Kedarnath (Uttarakhand):

Kedarnath temple is around 1200 years old. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. it’s a  part of Panch Kedar. Kedarnath temple is surrounded by four Kedar namely- Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar and Kalpeshwar which form the Panch Kedar. The temple is located in  Uttarakhand, India. It is mentioned in Mahabharat that the Pandavas brothers built it in search of lord Shiva. Between April and November, the temple is open to the public. Every year lakhs of pilgrims go to Kedarnath to worship lord shiva from Gujarat.  Recently photography and videography which were allowed earlier now banned in Kedarnath Temple as people were making reels, shorts and content to upload to their social media sites which created an unhealthy environment in Kedarnath Temple that’s why the authority banned videography and photography in Temple. Kedarnath temple has no direct access to the temple; people have to trek 16km from Gaurikund. From Gaurikund you can take a helicopter service to reach Kedarnath Temple which will take around 10-15 min or you can go by trekking which will take around 5-6 hrs.

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Jabalpur to Kedarnath Temple Distance & Mode of Transportation:

Jabalpur to Kedarnath Temple via Road:

By your vehicle:

Jabalpur to Kedarnath distance by road is around 1,237km. You can start your journey from Jabalpur>> Patna>> Tendukheda>> Mohli>> Malthone>> Ramnagar>> Ambabai>> Jorasi>> Nurabad>> Dholpur>> Marorgarhi>> Rampur>> Rishikesh>> Devprayag>> Srinagar>> Rudraprayag>> Agustyamuni>> Guptkashi>> Sonprayag>> Gauri Kund>> Kedarnath.

Note: Check the official website before booking a bus service to get updated bus timings and fares. There is no direct bus from Jabalpur to Kedarnath.

 

 

 

Note: From Sonprayag you can take a public bus or Taxi to reach GauriKund. Once you come to Gaurikund from there you have a trek of 16-17km to Kedarnath temple the hike will take around 6-7hrs. You can also take a helicopter service to reach Kedarnath temple which will take around 10-15mins.

Jabalpur to Kedarnath by Air:

Jabalpur to Kedarnath distance by Air is 845km. The nearest Airport of Jabalpur is Dumna Airport which is 20km away from Jabalpur. And the nearest airport to Kedarnath Temple is Jolly Grant (Dehradun). There is so direct flight from Jabalpur to Kedarnath. From Dehradun, you can take a Taxi or public or private bus service to reach Gaurikund from there you have a trek of 16-17 km to reach Kedarnath Temple.

 

NOTE: You can visit the official website for more updates and the latest fares and train timings. https://www.irctc.co.in

Surendranagar to Kedarnath Temple via Train:

There is no direct train available from Jabalpur to Kedarnath. You have to take a train from Jabalpur to New Delhi from there take a train to Haridwar which is the nearest railway station to Kedarnath. Jabalpur to Kedarnath distance via train is 1,162km.

Note: For more updates and the latest train timings and fares visit the official website before booking:https://www.irctc.co.in

Weather in Kedarnath:

The temperature during summers in Kedarnath ranges from 10°c-20°c. During winters from November to March, the Kedarnath Temple remain closed due to heavy snowfall. The best time to visit Kedarnath temple is from September to October and May to June. Avoid visiting Kedarnath temple during the monsoon season from July to September as during monsoon season there is heavy to very heavy rainfall which may lead to landslides, floods etc.

Travel Tips:

1. Accommodation options are limited so book your stay in advance, especially during peak season.
2. Kedarnath has a cold season during summers also so it’s advisable to carry warm clothes like sweaters, Jackets etc with you.
3. Due to the high altitude of Kedarnath temple, it may lead to sickness so it’s advisable to do a proper medical check-up before visiting Kedarnath temple.
4. Do carry essential items like a First Aid kit, a torch, Powerbank, ready-to-eat food, insect repellent etc with you while coming to Kedarnath temple.
5. Photography and Videography in Kedarnath temple is prohibited so kindly follow all the rules and regulations.
6. Carry a JIO or BSNL sim with you as in Kedarnath only these two networks are available.
7. Avoid visiting Kedarnath temple during monsoon season.
8. while coming from Jabalpur to Kedarnath do check the climate and weather of Kedarnath.

FAQ

Q 1. Kedarnath temple is in which state?
A1. Kedarnath temple is located in Uttarakhand (INDIA).

Q 2. Why is Kedarnath temple closed for 6 months from April to November?
A2. The Kedarnath temple is closed for months from April to November due to heavy snowfall and harsh weather conditions.

Q3. What’s the distance from Jabalpur to Kedarnath temple by road?
A3.Jabalpur to Kedarnath distance by road is 1,237km.

Q 4. What’s the distance of Trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath temple?
A4. The Trek distance from Gurikund to Kedarnath temple is 16km.

Q5. Is Kedarnath Trek difficult?
A5. The Kedarnath trek is a moderate to difficult 16-18km trek. It would help if you had a basic level of fitness.

Q6.At what time should I start the Kedarnath trek?
A6. You should start your 18km trek around 4:00 am so that you finish it off by 1 pm.

Q7. Is there any direct flight from Jabalpur to Kedarnath?
A7. There is no direct flight from Jabalpur to Kedarnath at present first take a flight from Jabalpur to New Delhi and from New Delhi take a flight to Dehradun which is the nearest airport to Kedarnath.

Q 8. Can I go to Kedarnath via train from Jabalpur?
A8. Yes, you can travel from Jabalpur to Kedarnath via train but not directly first you have to take the train from Jabalpur to New Delhi and from there you have to take a train to Haridwar which is the nearest railway station to Kedarnath temple.