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Soreng to Kedarnath Distance – Complete Guide

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About Kedarnath Temple Uttarakhand

The Kedarnath Temple is a highly respected place of worship for Lord Shiva, drawing in numerous pilgrims from all over India. Lord Shiva, also known as The Destroyer, is among the 12 Jyotirlingas and is highly regarded by millions in India. The Kedarnath temple is at an elevation of 3583 meters and holds immense spiritual value in Hindu mythology. If you wish to experience the divine aura amidst the breathtaking peaks of the Himalayas, it is worth considering a pilgrimage to this sacred temple.

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Soreng to Kedarnath Distance – By Road, Train, and Flight.

Kedarnath temple is one of the most sacred places that every devotee of LORD SHIVA would like to visit. From the beautiful town of Sikkim to Kedarnath’s challenging but beautiful journey. We have provided all the information to cover the Soreng to Kedarnath Distance by different modes of transport.

  1. Soreng to Kedarnath Distance by road is 1731 kilometres via Purvanchal Envy and NH 27.
  2. Soreng to Kedarnath Distance by train is approximately 1510 kilometres.
  3. Soreng to Kedarnath Distance by flight is around 972 kilometres.

Soreng to Kedarnath Distance by Road.

If you’re planning a trip from Soreng in Sikkim to the revered destination of Kedarnath, rest assured that a road connects the two places.

Soreng to Kedarnath distance is approximately 1731 kilometres via road.

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Personal Vehicle.

If you have planned to drive in your car to cover the Soreng to Kedarnath distance, there are three routes you can take, but the Purvanchal Envy and NH 27 routes are the shortest.

  • Your Journey to Kedarnath will include going through these places:

Soreng -> Siliguri -> Dharbhanga -> Chapra -> Azamgarh -> Lucknow -> Bareilly -> Rudrapur -> Dhampur -> Kotdwar -> Pauri -> Rudraprayag -> Sonprayag -> Gaurikund -> Kedarnath.

Bus Services

Apart from your vehicle, you can also travel from Soreng to Kedarnath via bus.

  1. There is more than one route that you can decide to choose for your bus journey. But the best option would be to travel from Siliguri.
  2. Soreng-> Siliguri -> Gorakhpur -> Lucknow -> Rishikesh -> Sonprayag ->Gaurikund -> Kedarnath.
  3. Taking this route will be about 1784 kilometresfrom Soreng to Kedarnath.
  4. Starting from Soreng, you must go to Siliguri, approximately 103 kilometres.

travel routes to cover soreng to kedarnath distance

Bus from Siliguri to Gorakhpur
S. No Bus Departure Duration Fare
1 Jai Mata Di Tour & Travels 13:00 18 hours ₹1100

The bus journey from Siliguri to Gorakhpur will be about 637 kilometres.

Buses from Gorakhpur to Lucknow
S. No Buses Departure Duration Fare
1 Gola Bus Service 20:40 5 hours ₹1998
2 Fouji travels 17:30 6 hours 20 minutes ₹899
3 IntrCity SmartBus 20:00 5 hours 35 minutes ₹1793
4 PTC-SKYBus 16:45 6 hours 10 minutes ₹2000
5 Vaishali Expresso Pvt. Ltd. 18:00 6 hours 35 minutes ₹1499

The bus travel distance from Gorakhpur to Lucknow is about 269 kilometres.

Buses from Lucknow to Rishikesh
S. No Buses Departure Duration Fare
1 Gola Bus Service 13:20 15 hours 10 minutes ₹1999
2 SHRI KRISHNA TRAVELS 18:10 11 hours 55 minutes ₹999
3 KN Nehra Travels 19:30 12 hours 30 minutes ₹999
4 Crown Travels 18:00 13 hours 10 minutes ₹2199

Lucknow to Rishikesh’s distance via bus is approximately 567 kilometres.

Buses from Rishikesh to Sonprayag
S. No Buses Departure Duration Fare
1 TGMOC 6:15 8 hours 45 minutes ₹1000
2 DevBhoomi travels 6:30 10 hours ₹900
3 SHRI KRISHNA TRAVELS 8:00 10 hours ₹899

Rishikesh to Sonprayag distance via bus is approximately 208 kilometres.

Note – The bus prices for your travel might differ as per your booking dates.

  1. Upon arrival at Sonprayag, you can take local taxis to Gaurikund, which cost ₹40 per person.
  2. Gaurikund will be the last stop for your sacred journey to Kedarnath because from here, every pilgrim 16 kilometres of the trek, must be done to reach the divine temple finally.

Soreng to Kedarnath Distance by Train.

If you want to know about Soreng to Kedarnath Distance via Train, we have all the details to look for.

  1. Soreng to Kedarnath Distance is approximately 1510 kilometres by train.
  2. New Jalpaiguri (NJP) is the nearest railway station from Soreng that connects to major cities all over India.
  • The distance from Soreng to New Jalpaiguri (NJP) is approximately 107 kilometres.

Significant routes for your Train Journey to Kedarnath:  New Jalpaiguri (NJP) -> Moradabad (MB) -> Haridwar Junction (HW) -> Rishikesh (RKSH). 

Trains from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) to Moradabad (MB)
S. No Trains Departure Duration Fare
1 NJP NDLS Express 08:15 24 hours SL – ₹605

3E – ₹1490

3A – ₹1595

2A – ₹2280

1A – ₹53003865

2 KYQ BGKT Express 01:35 28 hours SL – ₹575

3A – ₹1545

2A – ₹2235

3 Rajdhani Express 12:25 22 hours 3A – ₹3085

2A – ₹4150

1A – ₹5185

Note – Other trains from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) are also available at different prices. You can check all trains from here IRCTC.

The railway distance from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) to Moradabad (MB) is 1343 kilometres.

Trains from Moradabad (MB) to Haridwar Junction (HW)
S. No Trains Departure Duration Fare
1 KGM DDN Express 23:28 3 hours 10 minutes SL – ₹145

3A – ₹505

2A – ₹710

1A – ₹1175

2 Naini Doon Janta Express 8:30 2 hours 35 minutes 2S – ₹115

CC – ₹385

3 Rapti Ganga Express 08:30 3 hours 12 minutes SL – ₹145

3A – ₹505

2A – ₹710

4 Upasna Express 12:58 2 hours 52 minutes SL – ₹175

3A – ₹555

2A – ₹760

1A – ₹1255

5 SFG DDN Express 06:58 3 hours 52 minutes SL – ₹145

3A – ₹505

2A – ₹710

1A – ₹1175

The railway distance between Moradabad (MB) and Haridwar Junction (HW) is 167 kilometres.

Trains from Haridwar Junction (HW) to Rishikesh (RKSH)
S. No Trains Departure Duration Fare
1 Hemkunt Express 07:10 1 hour SL – ₹145

3A – ₹505

2A – ₹710

2 BME RKSH Express 08:20 1 hour 20 minutes SL – ₹145

3A – ₹505

2A – ₹710

3 SGNR RKSH Express 13:35 1 hour 30 minutes SL – ₹145

3A – ₹505

2A – ₹710

4 Doon Express 4:23 1 hour 2 minutes SL – ₹145

3A – ₹505

2A – ₹710

5 Utkal Express 20:18 1 hour 32 minutes SL – ₹145

3A – ₹505

2A – ₹710

Note – The departure time of these trains might change depending on your booking date.

From Haridwar Junction (HW), the distance to Rishikesh (RKSH) is 23 kilometres.

  1. After arriving at Rishikesh, you can easily get shared GMOUbuses to drop you at Sonprayag.
  2. Booking a bus for Sonprayag is essential because the buses from Rishikesh to Sonprayag leave early in the morning.

Soreng to Kedarnath Distance by Flight.

Soreng to Kedarnath distance by air is 972 kilometres.

  1. Bagdogra Airport (IXB) is the nearest airport from Soreng that offers a flight to Jolly Grant Airport (DED)
  2. The approximate distance from Soreng to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)is 114 kilometres.
Flights from Bagdogra (IXB) to Jolly Grant (DED)
S. No Flights Departure Duration Fare
1 IndiGo 10:10 4 hours 55 minutes ₹5619
2 IndiGo 10:10 7 hours 30 minutes ₹5212
3 Vistara 14:40 24hours ₹6589
4 Vistara 14:40 23 hours 10 minutes ₹12796
  • There are two options for you after your landing at Jolly Grant Airport.
    1. You can travel the rest of the journey via public road transport.
    2. Booking a Helicopter yatra to Kedarnath can also offer you a good experience.

kedarnath yatra by helicopter

Note – For more information regarding Helicopter Yatra you can visit here IRCTC Site.

FAQ’s

Q1. Does Devdham Yatra also provide a Yatra package for Kedarnath?
 A1.  Yes, DevdhamYatra does not only provide the Kedarnath Yatra package, but we also provide the ChardhamYatra and Dodham Yatra.

Q2. Are there any ATMs in Kedarnath?
A2
. Unfortunately, due to bad internet, there are no ATMs in Kedarnath, but you can withdraw your money from nearby places like Guptkashi and Rudraprayag.

Q3. Can a person who is in his 50s trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath?
 A3. From Gaurikund to Kedarnath, the trek of 16 kilometres can be challenging, but for those who cannot walk such long distances, we advise you to hire a horse or other mounts.

Q4. What is the condition of the roads in Kedarnath?
A4
. The road from Rishikesh is maintained properly for every road transport until Gaurikund. Still, the trekking route of Gaurikund can be dangerous as there are chances of landslides during the monsoon season.

 

 

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