Gaurikund

Gaurikund is the road-head base camp and starting point for the Kedarnath trek at 1,982 m — a sacred hot spring site where Goddess Parvati (Gauri) meditated to win Lord Shiva's affection. Pilgrims take a ritual bath in the hot Gaurikund before beginning the 16 km trek to the Kedarnath shrine. The natural sulphur hot spring pool is soothing and spiritually significant. Well-connected by road from Rishikesh and Haridwar. Accommodation and ration points available.