Kedarnath:
Kedarnath, one of the holiest Hindu pilgrim sites is perched at an altitude of 3584 metres, amidst towering snow-clad Himalayan peaks on the head of river Mandakini. It is 86 kms. from Rudraprayag.
Kedarnath Temple:
The 8 Th century temple built by Adi Shankracharya is a stark grey stone structure, enshrining one of the twelve sacred jyotirlingas of lord Shiva. The Jyothirlinga in the sanctum resembles a hump of a bull. In front of the temple door is a large statue of Nandi. The madapa walls are adorned with idols of the five panamas and draped. There is also an image of lord Gnash. The shrine closes for the winters on the first day of kartik (Oct-Nov) and re-opens in Vaisakh (Apr-may).
Around kedarnath:
Chorabari Glacier:
The snout of the 6 kms. long glacier is about 3 kms. from kedarnath temple. River Mandakini emerges from here and later merges into the Alknanda at Rudraprayag. About 2 kms. from the temple is the glacial lake of Gandhi sarovar, between the rock face and right lateral moraine of the glacier. The sight of floating ice on the crystal clear waters is enchanting.
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