Kedarnath sits at an altitude of 3,583 meters<\/strong>, and since it is not motorable, the final stretch must be completed on foot, by pony\/palki, or helicopter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Rishikesh to Kedarnath<\/a> distance:<\/strong> 227 km<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n By road:<\/strong> 211 km (Rishikesh \u2192 Gaurikund)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n By trek:<\/strong> 16 km (Gaurikund \u2192 Kedarnath)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Aerial distance:<\/strong> ~105 km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Rishikesh to Kedarnath distance by road time:<\/strong> 7\u20138 hours<\/strong> (till Gaurikund)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Trek duration:<\/strong> 6\u20138 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Travel from Rishikesh to Gaurikund<\/strong>, the last motorable point.<\/p>\n Rishikesh \u2192 Devprayag \u2192 Srinagar \u2192 Rudraprayag \u2192 Agastamuni \u2192 Guptkashi \u2192 Sonprayag \u2192 Gaurikund<\/strong><\/p>\n From Gaurikund, start the 16 km trek<\/strong> to Kedarnath.<\/p>\n Buses run from Rishikesh to Gaurikund\/Sonprayag<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Operated by UTC & private operators<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Rishikesh to Kedarnath bus fare:<\/strong> \u20b9700 \u2013 \u20b91,200<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Rishikesh to Kedarnath bus ticket price:<\/strong> Depends on season & bus type<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Early morning departures recommended during Char Dham season<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \ud83d\udccc No direct bus reaches Kedarnath Temple due to the trek.<\/em><\/p>\n Rishikesh to Kedarnath distance by car:<\/strong> 211 km (till Gaurikund)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Sedan\/SUV taxis widely available<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Ideal for families & elderly pilgrims<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Helicopter services operate from Phata, Guptkashi, and Sersi<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Flight time: 5\u20137 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cost: \u20b92,400 \u2013 \u20b97,500 (one-way, weather dependent)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \u274c No train connectivity<\/strong> beyond Rishikesh Known as the Yoga Capital of the World<\/em>, Rishikesh is the spiritual and logistical base for the Kedarnath Yatra.<\/p>\n The holy meeting point of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi<\/strong>, officially forming the Ganga.<\/p>\n A crucial halt where the Mandakini meets the Alaknanda, surrounded by dramatic Himalayan views.<\/p>\n Home to the ancient Vishwanath Temple<\/strong>, Guptkashi also serves as a helicopter base<\/strong>.<\/p>\nRishikesh to Kedarnath Distance (At a Glance)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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How to Reach Kedarnath from Rishikesh<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\ud83d\ude97 By Road (Most Common Route)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n\ud83d\ude8c Rishikesh to Kedarnath Bus<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n\ud83d\ude95 Rishikesh to Kedarnath by Car \/ Taxi<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n\ud83d\ude81 By Helicopter<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n\ud83d\ude86 Rishikesh to Kedarnath Train<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Nearest railhead: Rishikesh Railway Station<\/strong><\/p>\nSuggested Read- Rudra Meditation cave at Kedarnath Temple- Facilities- Cost & How to Book?\u00a0<\/a><\/h5>\n
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5 Major Key Stops on the Rishikesh to Kedarnath Route<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. Rishikesh \u2013 Starting Point<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n2. Devprayag \u2013 Sacred Confluence<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n3. Rudraprayag \u2013 Mandakini Sangam<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n4. Guptkashi \u2013 Temple Town<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n5. Gaurikund \u2013 Trek Starting Point<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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