Top Places To Explore Near Kedarnath

By Christina Daniels

| 17 Jan 2024 02:09 PM

Kedarnath is one such pilgrimage place which you must explore once in your life. This prominent Hindu shrine is nestled in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand and is the source of Mandakiini River. Blessed with gigantic Himalayan Mountain, the place witnesses huge footfalls during summer season. Kedarnath shrine falls under one of the Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The place remains captivating during winter season when the mountain at the backdrop blankets itself into snow.

Besides being a religious place, Kedarnath is also a paradise for nature lovers. The stunning snow-clad mountains remains picturesque throughout the winter season. Kedarnath is stunning in all sense. So if you are looking forward to explore, the check out some places near Kedarnath which are as stunning as Kedarnath. Let us now check some of the best places near Kedarnath-

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1. Bhairavnath Temple

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Since, Kedarnath is a religious place, there are some other temples too which you must visit. Bhairavnath Temple is dedicated to Lord Bhairav who is believed to shield Kedarnath Dham during winter season. People never miss this stunning place and is believed to be the oldest temple.

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2. The Kedar Massif

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It is a group of mountains formed by three peaks- Kedarnath, Keddar Dome and Bharatekuntha. For trekkers this is a paradise, and the most challenging one is the Kedarnath Mountain which is at the height of 6830m. One has to note that the oxygen level in Kedarnath Mountain is very low.

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3. Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary

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Built in the year 1972, the wildlife is located on the Periphery of Alaknanda River. The national park is known for its flora and fauna, and is the house some wild animals’ like- snow leopards, jackals, black bears, Sambhar, etc. For bird watchers, this wildlife sanctuary is a paradise. They can get to see- flycatchers, Himalayan Monal pheasant, grey-cheeked warbler and many others.

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4. Sonprayag

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A quaint beautiful small village at an altitude of 1829m, Sonprayag is also the place where two holy river- Sone Ganga and Mandakini meet. If you are in Kedarnath yatra, then this is the place to visit and enjoy the peace it offers. Mountaineers can enjoy the snow-clad mountains and captivating location during trekking.

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5. Guptkashi

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If you are looking for some rest during your Kedarnath visit, then Guptkashi is the place to explore. The place is also known for Ardhanareeshwar and Vishwanath temples. It reflects great architectural style built during ancient period. According to one myth, it is said that Lord Shiva hid here to avoid meeting Pandavas.

There are many more places near Kedarnath than the mentioned ones above. These places are a must visit that will make you kedarnath trip worth and memorable.

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Author Bio

Christina Daniels

Story teller, backpacker, shutterbug

Christina Daniels is a storyteller, cinema writer, backpacker and photographer. She is also the author of the bestselling book “I’ll Do It My Way: The Incredible Journey of Aamir Khan.” A traveler who has journeyed across four continents, Christina is also the host of an Airbnb experience in Bangalore.

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