About 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.

Key Facts

Type
city
Region
garhwal
Division
Garhwal
Elevation
3553 m
Area
10 km²
Climate
alpine
STD Code
01364

Demographics

Population612 (2011)
Population Density61 /km²
Literacy Rate82%

Languages Spoken

HindiGarhwali