There are only a few pilgrimages in India that are as popular and revered as the Kedarnath is. Thousands of people from near as well as far throng this place every year. Although most of the people visiting this shrine have a religious bend of mind, not all come here for a religious purpose. There are a lot of tourists who come to Kedarnath to experience the beauty that this place, located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, is. If you are thinking of visiting some religious place sometime soon, then you can very well come to this destination for a never-before experience. If you have already visited Kedarnath, then you can pay a repeat visit too. A trip to Kedarnath is never boring or tedious, no matter how many times you come. Here are some of the most popular places of tourists’ interest in Kedarnath, that you should invariably pay a visit at. Check out-
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The Kedarnath temple
There are 12 Jyotirlingas in India, out of which the highest one is Kedarnath Ji. This temple is around a thousand years old. There is a huge rectangular dais on which large stone slabs have been placed to form the temple. The original temple was built by the Pandavas. But later, it was rebuilt by Adi Shankaracharya. If you want to free yourself from the cycle of life and death, then paying a visit at this temple is a must- that’s what believers claim. Scenes from mythological stories and figures of deities can be found carved on the inner walls of the temple.
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Vasuki Tal
Vasuki Tal is a lake situated at an altitude of 4135 meters. From this lake, you can view the chaukhamba peaks beautifully. This is also a favorite spot for people interested in trekking. While traveling towards this lake, you find Vasuki and Chaturangi glaciers that are again two amazing creations of God that you must not miss.
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Shankaracharya Samadhi
Adwaita Philosophy was brought forward by Sri Sankaracharya. And it is he who set up this holy shrine way back in the 8th It is also considered one of the four mathas of Sri Sankaracharya. It is at this place, that this saint attained Nirvana. He was only 32 years of age when he embraced death.
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Agastyamuni
Saint Agastya meditated in this place for one year. And this temple commemorates this tapas or meditation performed by the saint. The temple looks grand with beautiful architecture and amazing wall art.
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Sonprayag
Sonprayag is a small village in Kedarnath perched at a height of 1829 m. Tourists come to Sonprayag and invariably take a holy bath in the waters here. They say, taking a dip in the waters here offers nirvana to devotees.
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Chandrashila
This place is located around 3679 m above sea level. Chandrashila is best for people who are interested in skiing and trekking. And these facilities are available around the year, except in the months of December and January. There is a beautiful Shiva temple at the peak of this mountain.
Although there are many ways to reach Kedarnath, you can avail some luxury by taking Phata to Kedarnath helicopter.
