All about Salem to Kedarnath Distance:

About Salem:

Salem is also known as Sailam, Shalya, and Sailam. Salem is the fifth largest city in Tamil Nadu. Some local traditions describe Salem as the birthplace of the famous Tamil poetess, Avvaiyar. Salem is the fifth largest city of Tamil Nadu, Salem has a rich historical heritage, which is found in various inscriptions. The area was ruled by Chera rulers and the kings who were known as Kurunila Mannargal in Tamil Nadu in ancient days.

Today, the city is connected to all the metropolitan states by Roads, trains, and by air. It is an important railway junction in South India and serves as the divisional headquarters for the Southern Railway. Salem also has an airport which connects it to the rest of the country. Other than that, the other nearest airports are Coimbatore, Chennai, Tiruchirapalli, and Bengaluru.

PAST AND PRESENT OF SALEM :

Salem has a very rich historical heritage, With rich natural resources. It was ruled by Hyder Ali and East India in succession.

After the independence of India, Salem became the main center of Salem District and the fifth largest city in India.  Today, it is a major exporter in many areas such as textiles, agro products, steel, and so on.

ART AND CULTURE IN SALEM :

The citizens of Salem city have kept the rich traditions of the art and culture of the region in safekeeping. At one time, it was the base of making films. Today, also you can see the remains of various studios.

FESTIVALS IN SALEM:

The main festivals which are celebrated in Salem are –

• Pongal
• Nav Ratri
• Mariamman festival
• Bhogi

TRAVEL AND TOURISM IN SALEM:

Salem has lots of unique and beautiful places in and around Salem. Such as

• Mettur Dam
• Kolli Hills
• A famous and old fort, Sankari
• Dreamland Theme Park, Neikkarapatti
• Poolampatty Water Place
• Neikkarapatti

Aanaimadnvu Dam at Belur.

SOME RELIGIOUS PLACES IN SALEM:

• Perumal Temple at Fort, Salem
• Belur Siva Temple
• Shri Kailasanathar Temple, Tharamangalam
• Shri Ramakrishna Mutt
• Jamma Masjid which was built by Tippu Sultan.

TRANSPORTATION IN SALEM :

AIR: Salem has one airport, which is located at Kamalapuram. It is near Omalur on the National Highway 7.

TRAIN: Salem is a divisional headquarters in Southern Railway. It is connected to various major cities such as Coimbatore, Chennai, Bangalore and other major cities.

BUS: Salem is well connected to the different states such as Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh with government and private buses. It is well-connected to the rest of the state by private and government buses.

FACTS AND FIGURE ABOUT SALEM:

AREA: 124 km

POPULATION: 831,038 as per census 2011

SEX RATIO: 987

AVERAGE LITERACY: 84.8%.

About Kedarnath Temple:

Kedarnath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Kedarnath town of the Rudraprayag district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus and holds great religious significance. The temple is situated at an altitude of around 3,583 meters (11,755 feet) above sea level in the Garhwal Himalayan rang.

Key points about Kedarnath Temple:

1. Legend: According to Hindu mythology, Kedarnath is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, which are considered to be the holiest shrines of Lord Shiva. The temple’s origin is associated with the Mahabharata epic, where the Pandavas sought forgiveness from Lord Shiva for their involvement in the Kurukshetra War.
2. Access: The temple is not directly accessible by road; it can be reached by trekking a distance of about 16 kilometers from Gaurikund, which is the nearest roadhead. The trekking route is known for its stunning landscapes but can be physically demanding due to the altitude.
3. Architecture: The temple is constructed in a simple style using large stone slabs and timber. The temple’s architecture reflects the traditional North Indian style of temple construction. The idol of Lord Kedarnath is in the form of a triangular lingam, which is unique compared to the usual lingam form found in most other Shiva temples.
4. Opening and Closing: The temple is open to devotees only during a specific period each year, which typically spans from late April to early November, due to the harsh weather conditions in the region during winter. The temple remains closed during the winter months when the area is covered in snow.
5. Natural Disaster: In June 2013, the region experienced a devastating flash flood that caused extensive damage to the temple and its surroundings. The temple complex was severely affected, and efforts were undertaken to restore and rebuild the shrine.
6. Pilgrimage: Kedarnath Temple attracts a large number of pilgrims each year, especially during the peak pilgrimage season. Devotees visit the temple to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and to complete the Char Dham Yatra, which also includes visits to Yamunotri, Gangotri, and Badrinath.
7. Accommodation: There are various guesthouses and lodges in the area to accommodate the pilgrims, given the significant influx of visitors during the pilgrimage season.

Kedarnath Temple holds both spiritual and cultural significance for Hindus and is a symbol of faith and devotion. It is not only a place of worship but also a destination that offers a profound connection with nature and the divine.

Travel Tips

1. In the monsoon season cancel to visit the Kedarnath Temple.
2. The best time is visiting to Kedarnath temple in summer.
3. Jio and Bsnl India sims network is available.
4. Photo or videography is banned in Kedarnath Temple.

The distance from Salem to Kedarnath is about 2,537 km. It takes around 21 days and 15 hr to archive the distance.

Salem to Kedarnath Distance by Road	2,537 km
Salem to Kedarnath Distance by Train	2,345 Km
Salem to Kedarnath Distance by Air	2,651 Km
Salem Nearest airport	Trichy Airport (135Km), Coimbatore Airport (150Km)
Kedarnath Nearest airport	Jolly Grant

 Nilgiris to Kedarnath Distance by Road:

The distance from Nilgiris to Kedarnath distance is approximately 2,537 km; it takes 2 days 5 hr to reach the distance.

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After Gourikund you can trek 16 Km distance by foot.

Salem to Kedarnath by Air:

There is no direct flight from Salem to Kedarnath because no airport is situated in the Kedarnath because Kedarnath is located in the High altitude in the Himalayas. The Nearest Airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. You Can take a flight from Coimbatore National Airport which is about 150 Km from Salem. After Jolly Grant Airport you can continue your journey by road to reach Gourikund. After Gourikund you trek 16 km to visit Kedarnath.

Note: You can book and check more flights on this website.

Flight	Timing	Duration	Fare
Indigo 6E-475	08:05 to 16:00	1 Stop 7hr 55min	7,092 Rs
Uk-522	14:25 to 08:15	1 Stop 17hr 50 min	16,294 Rs
Al-539	15:05 to 14:45	2 Stop 23 hr 40 min	63,828 Rs

Salem to Kedarnath Distance by Train:

There is no direct train from Salem to Kedarnath because no railway station is present in Kedarnath. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh Railway, Dehradun Railway station. Kedarnath is situated in the high pick of the Himalayas at a high altitude. You can take a train from Salem Railway Station to reach Rishikesh Railway Station in Uttrakhand.

Note: You can take and check some other trains from this website Irctc.

Helicopter Service:

Helicopter services are also present in Gourikund (Uttrakhand) to reach Kedarnath. From Gourikund you can take a helicopter service to go to Kedarnath. If you take a helicopter service it will take only 10 to 15 minutes.

FAQs

Q1. What is special about Kedarnath?

Ans. The temple is one of the four major sites in India’s Chota Char Dham.

Q2. Why Kedarnath Yatra?

Ans. People from around the whole come here to take blessings from Lord Shiva.

Q3. Kedarnath road is risky?

Ans. The path leading to the temple gest highly risky and dangerous during peak monsoons as landslides and floods are very common.

Q4. Which body part of Shiva is in Kedarnath?

Ans. It is said that each of these areas is dedicated to a part of Lord – Kedarnath(the hump of Lord Shiva), Madhmaheshwar(his belly button), and Rudranath(his Face).

Note: You can check our package or daily reports of Kedarnath on this page Devdhamyatra also for booking.