About Jhalawar

Jhalawar is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is the administrative headquarters of Jhalawar District. The city is known for its rich cultural heritage and historic sites, such as the Jhalawar Fort, Garh Palace, and Government Museum. Jhalawar is also famous for its festivals and fairs, such as the TEEJ and KUMBH MELA, which attract a large number of tourists from all over the world.

 

About Kedarnath

 

Kedarnath is a Hindu pilgrimage town located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is situated in the Himalayas, near the Mandakini River, and is surrounded by snow-capped peaks. The town is famous for the Kedarnath Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines in India. The temple is considered one of the holiest shrines in Hinduism and attracts thousands of pilgrims every year, especially during the Char Dham Yatra. Kedarnath is also a popular tourist destination for trekking and outdoor activities, due to its scenic beauty and the surrounding natural wonders.

 

How to reach kedarnath temple

BY TRAIN

 

First reach Delhi by train and then from there you can take a train to Dehradun and from Dehradun to Kedarnath you have to take a bus. Available trains are listed below.

Train name and number			Starting station		Duration		Ending station	Classes	Train type
19019 – BDTS HW EXP Runs onMTWTFSS			04:05 PM RMA Ramganj 11 KM from JHW		15h 40m 629 KM 73 stops		07:45 AM HW Haridwar 42 KM from DDN	SL, 3A, 2A, 1A	Others
12903 – GOLDEN TEMPLE Runs onMTWTFSS			06:10 AM RMA Ramganj 11 KM from JHW		11h 22m 612 KM 37 stops		05:32 PM SRE Saharanpur 61 KM from DDN	2S, SL, 3A, 2A, 1A	Others
22917 – BDTS HW SF EXP Runs onMTWTFSS			01:10 AM RMA Ramganj 11 KM from JHW		13h 30m 629 KM 26 stops		02:40 PM HW Haridwar 42 KM from DDN	2S, SL, 3A, 2A, 1A	Others

 

BY AIR

 

Exception for those who are coming by air, they have to first take flight to jolly grant from delhi and then by bus to Dehradun then bus takes you to kedarnath.

Distance between Jhalawar to Dehradun

Distance between Jhalawar to Dehradun by Road is	863 Kms
Distance between Jhalawar to Dehradun by Flight is	662 Kms
Travel Time from Jhalawar to Dehradun by Road is	15:25 hrs
Nearest Airport in Jhalawar	Raja Bhoj (24.6, 76.16)
Nearest Airport in Dehradun	Jolly Grant (30.32, 78.03)

 

BY BUS

Take buses from jhalawar to new delhi and from new delhi take bus to dehradun and then from dehradun take bus to kedarnath. There are no specific direct bus from Jhalawar to kedarnath so you have change buses according to your plan.

Travel tip

 

1 Take some warm clothes with you because their temperature will be down.

2 Take a power bank, charge it with you to charge your mobile phone.

3 Take some trekking shoes with you to hike through the mountain. They will help.

4 Take some snacks with you in case you have a snack craving while travelling. It will help to fulfil it.

 

Total Expenses on travel

1: Travelling expenses will be:

By bus

~ To delhi approx. 1000 (based on from where are you coming may vary)

~ To Dehradun from Delhi – starts from INR 393 per head and can go as high as INR 1588 per head.

~ From Dehradun to kedarnath temple – Bus Start From Dehradun Bus Station Ticket Price is 425 Rs.

 

By train

~ To Delhi – 1000 rs approx.

~ From delhi  to Dehradun – Fare for trains from Delhi to Dehradun is Rs 125 in Second Seater, Rs 535 in Chair Car, Rs 1335 in Executive Class, Rs 1395 in First AC, Rs 795 in Second AC, Rs 210 in Sleeperand Rs 560 in Third AC in general quota.

~ From Dehradun to kedarnath temple – Bus Start From Dehradun Bus Station Ticket Price is 425 Rs.

 

 By air

~ To Delhi – it can vary from state to state but approx. will be 10,000rs

~ From delhi to Dehradun – Delhi to Dehradun Flights, Fares @ ₹2490

~ From Dehradun to kedarnath temple – there is no flight available. You have to take a bus . Only Bus Start From Dehradun Bus Station Ticket Price is 425 Rs.

2: Living Expense

living expenses will vary according to your need. Hotels will cost you more than ashram. choose according to your need approx. expense will be 1,000rs

3: Food expense

Food expenses will also vary according to your need, the hotel will cost more and the ashram will cost less. Approx. will be 1,000rs

Best time to visit Kedarnath temple

The best time to visit kedarnath temple is  Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, and Dec. You can also visit other months as per your convenience but recommended months are above.

 

Places to stay around

There are many places in which you can stay like in hotels, ashram, rent a place for some time etc.

Location        

Kedarnath, Uttarakhand 246445

Entry fee of kedarnath temple

There is no entry fee to kedarnath temple. There will be the expense of food, rent for stay, travelling that all.

 

Author – Parv Midhas