Kedarnath, the most famous Jyotirlinga as well as one of the Char Dhams of Uttarakhand, is located at high altitude amid snow-covered Himalayas in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. Due to the mountainous region, there are limited routes to reach the Kedarnath temple. Moreover, there is no railway line beyond the plains of Uttarakhand. Therefore, people who travel to Kedarnath from Ahmedabad find it difficult to understand the ways to reach.
Hence, to the devotees who want to head on Ahmedabad to Kedarnath Yatra, here we are sharing the complete guide to reach there smoothly.
Best Ways to Reach Kedarnath from Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad to Kedarnath by Flight
If you want to complete the Ahmedabad to Kedarnath tour in the fastest manner then it’s ideal to choose the air mode to travel.
Let me tell you, Kedarnath town, being located on uneven rough terrain, is inaccessible to flights. Hence, the nearest airport to Kedarnath, which is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, is utilised by the tourists coming to Char Dham of Uttarakhand.
The exact distance between Gaurikund, the base camp of Kedarnath Dham and Dehradun Airport is 224 Km.
So you should book the air tickets for the Ahmedabad to Dehradun flight. Generally, the fare of an economy seat from Ahmedabad to Dehradun is around INR 7000 to 9000. Most of the flights on this route have layovers in New Delhi.
Dehradun to Kedarnath by Helicopter
The most time-saving way to reach Kedarnath from Dehradun is by Helicopter. So if you are the one preferring comfort, luxury and time saving mode, then you should book the Kedarnath Yatra by Helicopter Package. Under the purview of this Helicopter Package, you will travel by Helicopter from Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun to Phata Helipad, Kedarnath Dham.
Dehradun to Kedarnath by Road
However, the other money-saving way to reach Kedarnath is through a taxi. When you reach Dehradun, then you have to book a taxi to reach the Gaurikund. To cover this distance it will take about 7 hours. By the way, if you get tired, then the en-route towns like Guptkashi and Sonprayag have a variety of stay options. So you can take a night break there.
From Gaurikund onwards, there is no motorable road, so the pilgrims trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath Dham.
Ahmedabad to Kedarnath by Train
To cover the distance from Ahmedabad to Kedarnath, the train is the other best option. Specially senior citizens or kids, who feel uncomfortable on flights can travel comfortably through the train. Besides this, the train journey costs less than the air mode, so it is more budget-friendly.
The nearest railway stations to the Kedarnath Dham are Rishikesh Railway Station, Haridwar Railway Station and Dehradun Railway Station.
- The distance between Gaurikund and Rishikesh Railway Station is about 210 Km, and you can travel this distance in approx 7 hours by taxi.
- From Haridwar Railway station to Gaurikund it’s about 231 Km, and it will take 7.5 hours to reach there.
- Lastly, the distance between Dehradun Railway Station and Gaurikund is 247 Km, and you can cover this distance in 8 Hours.
If you want to visit Ahmedabad to Kedarnath by train, then you should book the train tickets to any of the above-given stations.
When you commence on the trip from Ahmedabad to Kedarnath by train, then the common en route stations you will pass are Gandhinagar, Mahesana Junction, Palanpur Junction, Marwar Junction, Ajmer Junction, Phulera Junction, Bandikui Junction, Delhi, Meerut City, Muzaffarnagar, Deoband, Roorkee, Laksar Junction and finally Haridwar Railway station.
If you book the Ahmedabad to Haridwar train tickets on time, then the fare for Sleeper Class would be around INR 600 to 700.
Once you reach Uttarakhand by train, then you can book a taxi to reach Gaurikund and then trek to the Kedarnath Temple.
Ahmedabad to Kedarnath by Road
The distance from Ahmedabad to Gaurikund is 1409 Km. So if you choose the road journey to cover the distance between Ahmedabad and Kedarnath, it will take about 2 Days. Because you will need breaks also in this long journey.
The people wishing to go Kedarnath from Ahmedabad by road should either choose the traveller Buses or personal four wheeler. On the way from Ahmedabad to Kedarnath, you will pass through cities like Chittorgarh, Bundi, Faridabad, New Delhi, Meerut, Roorkee, Rishikesh and Rudraprayag.
FAQs
Q1. What is the Ahmedabad to Kedarnath Train Ticket Price?
Ans. The train ticket price from Ahmedabad to Kedarnath ranges between INR 600 to 700 per individual in the Sleeper Class. While the train fare for Ahmedabad to Haridwar in 1st AC, 2nd AC and 3rd AC is INR 3580, INR 2096, and INR 1450, respectively.
Q2. What is the Ahmedabad to Kedarnath distance?
Ans. The distance from Ahmedabad to Kedarnath is about 1423 Km. To reach Kedarnath Dham, you should come to Dehradun or Haridwar by flight or train and then travel to Gaurikund by taxi or helicopter. From Gaurikund to Kedarnath Dham, there is a trekking trail, so you can cover it by hiking or flying with the help of a Helicopter.
Q3. What is the Ahmedabad to Kedarnath flight ticket price?
Ans. The Ahmedabad to Kedarnath flight ticket price ranges between INR 7000 to INR 9000. However, Kedarnath has no airport, so these flights land at the Jolly Grant Airport of Dehradun.
Q4. What is the time duration to travel from Ahmedabad to Kedarnath distance by Road?
Ans. It will take about 30 hours to cover the distance from Ahmedabad to Kedarnath by road. If you travel to Kedarnath by road, then you must take breaks in between the journey.
Q5. How can I book the Ahmedabad to Kedarnath Tour Package?
Ans. To book the Ahmedabad to Kedarnath Tour Package, you should visit the official website of Chardham Hotels. On the homepage, you will get to see different Kedarnath Tour Packages, which will reward you with a smooth hassle free Kedarnath Yatra from Ahmedabad.
Q6. What is the time duration to cover the Ahmedabad to Kedarnath Distance by Train?
Ans. To travel Ahmedabad to Haridwar by train it will take about 23 to 24 hours. As the train takes a halt en route stations, so you will reach Haridwar after 1 day of travelling.
Q7. What is the time duration to cover the Ahmedabad to Kedarnath distance by flight?
Ans. You can reach Dehradun from Ahmedabad by flight in 4 to 7 hours. It depends on the flight you choose. From Dehradun onwards, you can go to Kedarnath Dham by Helicopter.
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