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Temple Darshan

Kedarnath

Seek blessings at the Kedarnath Temple — one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva, believed to be over 1,200 years old and constructed by Adi Shankaracharya. Set at 3,583 m against a magnificent backdrop of Kedarnath Peak, the stone temple has miraculously survived multiple natural disasters including the catastrophic 2013 Kedarnath floods.

2–4 hours (queue-dependent)Free (donations voluntary); helicopter ₹4,000–₹8,000 per personEarly Morning (4:00–6:00 AM for Abhishek; morning darshan for shorter queues)

Pro tip from your tour advisor

Book VIP darshan pass through the official Badri Kedar Temple Committee website to skip the main queue. The 4:00 AM Abhishek ceremony (participated by a limited number) is the most intimate spiritual experience.