About Surendranagar City (Gujarat)
Surendranagar is a district of Gujarat state. In the past, Surendranagar was under the rule of colonialists. Because of its dry air, they use Surendranagar as a Hill station. The dry air of Gujarat is still believed to be the best part of Gujarat to cure Tuberculosis patients. From Surendranagar, we have Ahmedabad and Rajkot two main industrial and commercial areas at equal distances. Places to visit around Surendranagar include Sayla Jain Temple, Dholidhaja Dam, chotila etc. The distance from Surendranagar to Kedarnath temple by road is 1484km.
About Kedarnath Temple (Uttarakhand)
Kedarnath is around 1200 years old Temple situated at a height of 3,583 m (11,755 ft) and dedicated to Lord Shiva. Kedarnath is a part of Panch Kedar. Kedarnath is surrounded by four Kedar namely- Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar and Kalpeshwar which form the Panch Kedar. There are 12 Jyotirlingas and Kedarnath is the best amongst them and one of the locations of devdhamyatra (ChardDam Yatra). The temple is located in the Himalayan range in Uttarakhand, India. It is mentioned in Mahabharat that it was built by the Pandavas brothers in search of lord Shiva. Between April and November, the temple is open to the public. Every yr 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 made 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.
For more interesting blogs you can visit the official website of Devdhamyatra https://devdhamyatra.com/blog.
Surendranagar to Kedarnath Temple Distance & Mode of Transportation:
Surendranagar to Kedarnath Temple via Road
By your vehicle:
Via Road distance from Surendranagar to Kedarnath is around 1484km. You can start your journey from Surendranagar -> Palanpur->Mount Abu-> Beawar-> Jaipur->New Delhi->Haridwar->Rishikesh->Devprayag->Srinagar->Rudraprayag->Agustyamuni->Guptkashi->Sonprayag->Gauri Kund->Kedarnath. From Gauri Kund, there is a trek of 16km to reach Kedarnath Temple.
Note: You can reach Kedarnath Temple by your vehicle or can go by public or private transportation.
Surendranagar to Kedarnath by Bus:
| Surendranagar to Ahmadabad | ||||
| S.NO. | SERVICE DEPT | DEPT.TIME | DURATION | FARE |
| 1. | GSRTC – 0930 | 9:30 AM | 02:30hrs | ₹167 |
| 2. | GSRTC – 1600 | 4:00 PM | 03:00hrs | ₹127 |
| 3. | GSRTC – 0930 | 5:15 PM | 02:35hrs | ₹130 |
| 4. | GSRTC – 1800 | 6:00 PM | 02:30hrs | ₹167 |
NOTE: For the latest Fare and bus timings you can visit the official site of GSRTC: https://gsrtc.in/
| Ahmedabad to Hardwar Bus | ||||
| S.NO | BUS SERVICE | DEPT.TIME | DURATION | FARE |
| 1. | Shrines Travel Agency Pvt. Ltd | 3:00 pm | 19:30hrs | ₹3095 |
| 2. | VGO BUS | 4:05 pm | 29:25hrs | ₹999 |
| 3. | Gajraj Bus Service | 7:35 am | 24:50hrs | ₹1900 |
| Haridwar to Sonprayag Bus | ||||
| S.NO | BUS SERVICE | DEPT.TIME | DURATION | FARE |
| 1. | Devbhoomi Travels | 5:00 am | 9:00hrs | ₹750 |
| 2. | Devbhoomi Travels | 5:15 am | 8:30hrs | ₹700 |
| 3. | Yatayat Corporation | 5:15 am | 10:00hrs | ₹1000 |
From Sonprayag you can take a Taxi, Public bus or can take a rented Car or bike to reach Gauri Kund. From there, you have a trek of 16km to reach Kedarnath Temple Which will take around 6-7 hours.
Note: For the latest updates of bus timings and fare you can check the official website before bookings.
Surendranagar to Kedarnath by Air:
- The distance from Surendranagar to Kedarnath via flight is around 1072km. The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad is the nearby airport to Surendranagar. And the nearest Airport of Kedarnath is Jolly Grant (Dehradun). From Dehradun you can reach Kedarnath Temple by Road or Can take a Helicopter service to Gauri Kund From there you can get to Kedarnath Temple via Helicopter service which will take around 10-15 min to reach Kedarnath Temple or can continue a 16km trek which will take around 6-7 hours.
| Ahmedabad to Dehradun via Flight | ||||
| S.NO | FLIGHT NAME | DEPT. TIME | DURATION | FARE |
| 1. | Vistara – UK 966,617 | 20:30 | 18h 15m | ₹6,089 |
| 2. | Indigo – 6E 6471,403 | 10:40 | 6h 30m | ₹6,963 |
| 3. | Vistara – UK 946,617 | 08:40 | 6h 5m | ₹7,048 |
NOTE: Do check the official website for Updated fares and flight timings before booking. https://www.ixigo.com
Surendranagar to Kedarnath Temple via Train:
The distance from Surendranagar to Dehradun is 1302km by Train. There is no direct train from Surendranagar to Kedarnath till now. The nearest railway station to Kedarnath is Dehradun. There is only one direct train from Surendranagar to Kedarnath. From Dehradun, you can take a Taxi service or private or public bus service to Gauri Kund and from there, you have a 16km trek to reach Kedarnath Temple.
| Surendranagar to Dehradun via Train | ||||
| S.NO | TRAIN NAME | DEPT.TIME | DURATION | FARE |
| 1. | OKHA DDN EXP 19565 | 16:58 | 1 day 2h 47m | ₹587- 2245 |
NOTE: You can visit the official website for more updated and latest fares and train timings. https://www.irctc.co.in
Weather in Kedarnath:
The Kedarnath Temple remains closed for 6 months from November to March every year due to heavy snowfall. The high-quality time to go to Kedarnath is from September to October and May to June. Avoid visiting Kedarnath Temple in the rainy season, as the monsoon leads to heavy to very heavy rainfall and landslides.
- The temperature in May and June is 10°c to 15°c.
- The temperature from September to November is 5°c to -10°c.
Travel Tips:
- Avoid visiting Kedarnath Temple during rainy seasons.
- Only JIO and BSNL sim network is available over there.
- Carry a medical kit with you.
- Make sure to book hotels in advance.
- Do not do Photography and Videography in Kedarnath as it is banned in Kedarnath.
- Carry a power bank, and extra camera battery with you.
- Carry some instant food with you while visiting Kedarnath Temple.
- While travelling from Surendranagar to Kedarnath make sure to check the weather and climate of Kedarnath.
FAQs
Q1. Can I visit Kedarnath by train?
A1. No, you cannot directly go to Kedarnath by train. The last stop you can take is either Haridwar or Rishikesh, after that, you need to opt for either bus, taxi, or helicopter service.
Q2. Which airport is closer to Kedarnath?
A2- Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun is the closest airport to Kedarnath.
Q3. Can we go by air to Kedarnath?
A3- No, you cannot directly go to Kedarnath by air. You have to 1st come to Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun from there you can go to Doon Helipad, Sahestradhara Road then you can take a direct flight to Kedarnath via Helicopter.
Q4. Can you drive to Kedarnath?
A4- Yes, you can drive up to Sonprayag in your car after that from Sonprayag you need to travel to Gaurikund via a local taxi for about 6 km and then there will be a trek to Kedarnath Temple of about 16Km which must be done on foot.
Q5-Can senior citizens or children visit Kedarnath?
A5 – Yes, senior citizens and children are allowed to visit Kedarnath, but they need to be in good physical condition. If needed, a palanquin or a mule can be hired to reach Kedarnath.
Q6- Which airport is closer to Surendranagar?
A6- The nearest airport to Surendranagar is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (Ahmedabad).
Q7- What is the distance from Surendranagar to Kedarnath by Road?
A7. The distance from Surendranagar to Kedarnath by road is 1484 km.
