Kedarnath

Abode of Lord Shiva in the Himalayas

Kedarnath is one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites, home to the ancient Kedarnath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated at 3,553 metres in the Rudraprayag district, it is part of the sacred Char Dham yatra and one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

3553m
Elevation
0.0L
Population
10 km²
Area
01364
STD Code
UK12
RTO Code

Emergency Numbers

100
Police
101
Fire
108
Ambulance
Women Helpline
Child Helpline
Disaster
District Control
1363
Tourist Helpline

Frequently Asked Questions

Which state is Kedarnath in?

Kedarnath is located in Uttarakhand, a state in northern India.

What is Kedarnath known for?

Kedarnath is known as Abode of Lord Shiva in the Himalayas. Kedarnath is one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites, home to the ancient Kedarnath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated at 3,553 metres in the Rudraprayag district, it is part of the sacred Char Dham yatra and one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

What is the population of Kedarnath?

As of the 2011 census, Kedarnath has a population of about 612.

Is kedarnath.website the official website of Kedarnath?

kedarnath.website is an independent city information portal for Kedarnath — a guide to tourism, local businesses, government service contacts, transport and emergency information. For official government services, use the contacts in our Government section.