The third Dham of the ‘Char Dhams’, Kedarnath is the place where according to Hindu beliefs, Lord Shiva appeared in front of Pandavas in the form of a triangular Jyotirlinga to absolve them from the sins of killing their own brothers and many sages during the battle of Mahabharata.Following are main tourist attractions of Kedarnath.
Kedarnath Temple – It is the main shrine of Kedarnath, considered to be the home to one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Also, revered as one of the ‘Panch Kedars’, the temple is visited by thousands of pilgrims all across the world. Perched on the head of River Mandakini and flanked by the breath-taking vistas of the Kedar and Swargarohini peaks of the Garhwal Himalayas, a visit to the Kedarnath Temple fills hearts of all devotees with divinity and spirituality.
Vasuki Tal – This is a sacred lake where Lord Vishnu is believed to have bathed in ancient times. The Tal can be reached through an 8 km. challenging trek from the Kedarnath Temple.
Bhairav Temple – Dedicated to Lord Bhairavnath, who is believed to be the guardian deity of Kedarnath town and temple while everything is covered under snow during winters, this temple can be reached through a 1 km. hike from the Kedarnath Temple. Views of the Kedarnath valley from the Bhairavnath Temple are indescribable in words.