Here’s a travel guide to help you on how to travel from Neemuch to Kedarnath.
About Neemuch
Neemuch (also called Nimach) is a district in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh state of India. It is formed as a separate district by the state government. It was a part of Mandsaur district before. The total present area of the district is 3,875 sq km.
The famous tourists attraction to visit in Neemuch are Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary, Shri Kileshwar Mahadev Temple, Sukhanandji Ashram etc. The total distance to travel between Neemuch to Kedarnath is 809 km.
About Kedarnath
Kedarnath is a ancient holy Hindu temple in the Himalayan range in the Indian Uttarakhand state. The temple is considered to be the most powerful temple of Shiva in the world. Situated at a height of 3,584 meters, it works to attract millions of visitors or devotees during Chardham yatra. The shrines of the temple opens in late April and closed during the month of November.
Kedarnath temple is one of the Chardhams, others including Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri. One can reach the temple mainly through the trek route or by helicopter. Gaurikund is the last road to Kedarnath temple, from there the trek way is about 16 km. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun and the closest railway station is in Rishikesh.
How can I travel from Neemuch to Kedarnath ?
Neemuch to Kedarnath via Car
The total distance to travel between Neemuch to Kedarnath by road is 809 kms. If you are planning to travel by car, you can start your journey from Neemuch – > Bhilwara -> Jaipur -> New Delhi – > Haridwar – > Rishikesh – > Devprayag – > Srinagar – > Rudraprayag – > Agustyamuni – > Guptkashi – > Sonprayag – > Gaurikund – > Kedarnath.
Neemuch to Kedarnath via Bus
If you land first in New Delhi from Neemuch, one of the best and easiest way to reach Dehradun from there is to take a bus. The distance between Delhi and Dehradun is approximately 260 km. The two interstate bus stops in New Delhi are Kashmere Gate Bus Terminal and Anand Vihar Bus Terminal that easily provide bus services to Dehradun at regular interval of time. Once you reach in Dehradun, you can take a bus to Sonprayag. From Sonprayag, take other bus for Gaurikund. From there, the trekking route starts for Kedarnath temple.
Bus Services Available
| S.No. | Destination | Bus Name | Departure Time | Duration Time | Fare |
| 1. | Neemuch to Delhi | Ashok Travels Mandsaur Group | 05:30 | 14 h 30 m | ₹ 710 |
| 2. | Neemuch to Delhi | Jai Shree Ganesh Travels | 05:00 | 12 h 25 m | ₹ 673 |
| 3. | Neemuch to Delhi | Gayatri Travels | 05:00 | 13 h 35 m | ₹ 523 |
Bus Services Available
| S.No. | Destination | Bus Name | Departure Time | Duration Time | Fare |
| 1. | Delhi to Dehradun | Intercity Smartbus | 21:45 | 06 hrs 30 min | ₹ 856 |
| 2. | Delhi to Dehradun | Laxmi Holidays | 22:10 | 07 hrs 00 min | ₹ 855 |
| 3. | Delhi to Dehradun | AG Bus Service | 02:00 | 06 hrs 30 min | ₹ 699 |
Neemuch to Kedarnath via Air
To reach Kedarnath, firstly you will have to search for flights to the nearest airport to Kedarnath which is at Dehradun. That means, you have to take take flight from Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport of Madhya Pradesh to reach Jollygrant Airport of Dehradun. You can look for the below given flight details to travel from Neemuch to Dehradun.
Flights Available
| S.No. | Destination | Flight name | Departure time | Duration time | Fare |
| 1. | Neemuch to Dehradun | Indigo 6E-7127 | 5:35 | 10 hrs 35min | ₹ 5003 |
| 2. | Neemuch to Dehradun | Indigo 6E-853 | 5:35 | 10 hrs 35min | ₹ 5508 |
| 3. | Neemuch to Dehradun | Indigo 6E-962 | 7:20 | 07 hrs 45min | ₹ 5951 |
Note : You can also take other flights to travel from by clicking on IRCTC website.
Neemuch to Kedarnath Travel via Train
Kedarnath and its nearby area has no railway station. So, to reach out Kedarnath, you have to reach the nearest railway station from there, which is at Rishikesh. The train journey generally takes about 17h 39m to reach from Neemuch to Rishikesh. The train runs three times per week, on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
Train Services from Neemuch to Rishikesh
| S.No. | Name of Train | Departure Time | Duration Time | Fare |
| 1. | 19609 – UDZ YNRK EXP | 04:10 | 17 hrs 36 min | ₹ 512 onwards |
| 2. | 09609 – UDZ YNRK EXP | 03:45 | 17 hrs 43 min | ₹ 512 onwards |
Note : You can also check any other train available by clicking on IRCTC website.
How to travel from Gaurikund to Kedarnath Temple ?
Finally, when you reach Gaurikund, the total route to trek is 16 km from there. The trek takes approximately 6 to 8 hours, depends on weather conditions and your physical fitness. In case, if you are unable to walk this distance, then the helicopter and pony services are also available there.
Travel tips while trekking/travelling to Kedarnath
- Kedarnath area has network issue, so don’t forget to carry BSNL, Vodafone or Reliance jio SIM. One of these will work for sure.
- Surely carry aadhar card or any other ID.
- Carry some cash in hand. online payment won’t work always.
- Oxygen level are low at 3000 meters, so avoid to travel with kids of age below 12.
- Don’t forget to carry your light winter wear even if you going during the summer.
- Carry medical kit with painkillers, cough syrups and tablets for cold or fever.
- Book your hotels in advance, do not trust on last minute bookings because due to heavy rush, there are more chances of getting no booking.
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FAQs
Q1. How can a person reach Kedarnath ?
A1. Someone can reach Kedarnath by trek route or by helicopter. The nearest airport is Jollygrant Airport and railway station from there is Rishikesh Railway Station. After reaching there, take a bus or taxi to Gaurikund, and then the trekking begins to temple.
Q2. Why do people visit Kedarnath ?
A2. Kedarnath is a major temple of Lord Shiva in the world. The temple is the highest among all the 12 jyotirlings of Lord Shiva. Mainly to attain moksh and because of inner belief in Shiv, people visit there.
Q3. How much trekking is in Kedarnath ?
A3. From Gaurikund, Kedarnath is 16 kms far away. Trekking takes about 6-8 hours to reach the temple, depends on person’s health and weather conditions.
Q4. Can I travel to Kedarnath in monsoon season ?
A4. No, it is dangerous to visit Kedarnath especially during monsoon. Due to heavy rainfall in hilly areas, it leads to landscapes and floods.
Q5. Is it necessary to trek while going to Kedarnath temple ?
A5. The trekking route is 16 km from Gaurikund. If you are not able to trek this distance, then helicopter and pony services are also available.
Q6. Which sim works properly in Kedarnath area ?
A6. You will find network problem around Kedarnath. Only Reliance Jio and BSNL sims work properly in that area.
Q7. Is Kedarnath remains open in December ?
A7. No, Kedarnath temple opens only in the month of April to November during Chardham yatra. You can only visit during this time.
Q8. What is so special about Kedarnath ?
A8. Kedarnath is one of the Chardhams of Northern Himalayas and is the highest among all the 12 jyotirlings of Lord Shiva.
