Top 5 Shiva Temples and their Mythological Stories

 Lord Shiva is one of the most celebrated deities in India. He is known for his extreme nature; one is of extreme kindness, and the other is of fierce diet. Lord Shiva is credited with being the creator, protector, and destroyer of this universe. He is also considered the deity of deities and hence known as Devo Ke Dev, or Mahadev. There are thousands of temples present across India and abroad dedicated to Lord Shiva. These temples serve as some of the most prominent pilgrimage sites. Every year, millions of devotees visit these temples to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Here is a list of the top 5 Shiva temples, along with the mythological stories linked to them. Get ready to take a dip in the ocean of Bhakti, Lord Shiva.

Kedarnath Temple, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand:-The most famous temple among all the temples of Lord Shiva is Kedarnath Temple. This temple is among the 12 jyotirlingas, Panch Kedar, Chota Char Dham Yatra, and Do Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand. In addition to the pilgrimage spot, this temple is also known for its natural beauty. Located at an altitude of 3583 meters above sea level, Kedarnath Temple has amazing vistas all around. This temple remains open just for six months a year due to heavy snowfall in this area. During these six months, thousands of devotees go on Kedarnath yatra to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Some visit on their own some others take a Kedarnath tour package. It's a belief that just by visiting the Kedarnath Temple, one can get rid of their sin and attain salvation. As per the holy scriptures, it is believed to have been constructed by the Pandavas during their last time on earth. It's also believed that Lord Shiva had promised them that he would stay at the Kedarnath temple to relieve people from their sins and help them attain salvation. Kedarnath yatra package costs you around 8000 to 12000 per person depending upon quality of service, places to visit, etc.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: This is another magnificent temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Like Kedarnath temple, Kashi Vishvanath is also among the 12 jyotirlingas in India. Located in Vishwanath Gali, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, this temple is considered to be one of the oldest Shiva temples and is one of the favorite places of Lord Shiva. As per the Shiva Puran, it is said that once Lord Brahma and Vishnu came into collision about their supremacy. So they went to Lord Shiva to decide about that. Then Lord Shiva parsed the earth with some pillars of light and asked Lord Vishnu to search for the lower end, while Lord Brahma was supposed to search for the upper end. Lord Brahma lied and said that he found the top point of Pilar, but Lord Vishnu accepted that he was not able to find its end. Lord Shiva cut the fifth head of Lord Brahma and cursed him, saying that he would no longer be worshipped as he lied. There was no endpoint in the pillar of light. All those pillars of light that were created by Lord Shiva are now worshipped as jyotirlingas. Kashi Vishwanath temple is one of those jyotirlingas in India.

Amarnath Temple, Anant Nag, Srinagar: Located at an altitude of 3888 meters above sea level in the Ananat Nag district of Srinagar, Amarnath temple is the highest Shiva temple with natural Shiv linga, hence known as Swambhu lingam. The Shivlinga formed due to the water droplets falling from the roof of the 40-meter-high cave. The pilgrimage to Amarnath Temple operates from 20 to 60 days a year. As per the holy scriptures, it is believed that Amarnath is a place where Lord Shiva explained the secret of life and eternity to his wife, Maa Parvati. But as Lord Shiva wanted to keep it secret, he left all his belongings, like Nandi at Pahalgam, the Moon at Chandanwadi, the Snake at Sheshnag, the Five Elements of Life at Panchtarini, and at last his son at Mahaguna Top.

Maha Kaleshwar Temple, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: Another gem of this series is the Mahakaleshwar Temple. This Shiva temple is the most famous in India, with a vibrant culture and tradition. The origin of temples is hard to tell, but as per the Puranas, they are credited with being built in the 6th century by Prajapati Brahma. But the coins of the 4th century bear the figure on them. This Shivlinga is also considered to be a Swayambhu Shivlinga. Every year, thousands of devotees visit this temple to offer prayers to Lord Shiva. This temple is very distinctive due to its impressive idol, known as Mahakaleshwar, and its unique way of performing Bhashma Aarti, which is believed to have been earlier done by the ash of a corpse. But no ash is created after burning the dung cake of a cow. The evening 

Shringar aarti is also very popular among devotees when Lord Shiva is decorated with flowers, jewelry, chocolates, dry fruits, etc.

Murudeshwar, Uttar Kannad District, Karnataka: Known for having the tallest Shiva statue in the world, Murudeshwar is another famous pilgrimage destination dedicated to Lord Shiva. Every year, millions of tourists visit this temple to admire the beauty of it. In addition to being a pilgrimage spot, this temple is also a favorite picnic spot for people from Kerala and Karnataka. The sea on its three sides makes it even more beautiful and offers some breathtaking views from its top. The origin of the Murudeshwar temple dates back to the time of the Ramayana.

All you want to know about Kedarnath Temple

 Kedarnath temple is one of the most well-known temples in this world. All youth and old people around the world have dreamed of visiting at least once to Kedarnath temple. Kedarnath temple is located at an altitude of 3583 meters above sea level in the mid-Himalayan ranges in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. It is a part of 12 jyotirlingas, panch kedar, chota char dham, and do dham yatra. It is believed that just by visiting Kedarnath yatra, one can get rid of the cycle of death and birth and achieve salvation. Every year lakhs of pilgrims visit Kedarnath temple to seek blessings of lord shiva.

History of Kedarnath Temple:-

It's hard to predict the origin of the Kedarnath temple but as per historians, it is believed that it is more than 1200 years old. In many holy scriptures, Kedarnath temple finds its space in Mahabharata. As per the legend, it is believed that after the end of Mahabharata, Pandavas went to lord Krishna and asked him to give them a way to get rid of their sin of killing their relatives and teachers in the Kurukshetra war. Lord Krishna asked them to meet lord shiva so after coronating Parikshit as an emperor of the Kuru dynasty, they proceeded toward Kashi in search of lord shiva as it was well known that Kashi is one of the favorite locations of lord shiva. But lord shiva was angry with the Pandavas for the devastation caused due to them and was not in the mood to pardon them. So lord shiva went to a place now in Uttarakhand. Now this place is known as Guptkashi as lord shiva opted for this place to hide himself. But determined Pandavas when got to know that lord shiva was in Guptkashi they started their journey toward Guptkashi. After great difficulty when they reached Guptkashi, lord shiva disappeared and went to the village "Of Kedar". Pandavas again started their journey toward Kedar but displeased lord Shiva turned into a bull and got mixed with other cattle grazing nearby.  Bhima, one of the Pandavas noticed this and took a monstrous form put his two legs on two mountains, and asked his brother to send all cattle from below of their legs. As he was aware that lord shiva will never pass through his legs as it is disrespectful so he started entering the earth but Bhima hold him by his hump and requested lord shiva to pardon them. In this process, five body parts of lord shiva in bull form appeared at five different places. Forelegs appeared at Tungnath, face at Rudranath, hair at Kalpeshwar, and belly button at Madhyamaheshwar. All five Pandavas worshipped lord shiva and asked them to pardon them and stay at Kedarnath to bless human beings in the guilt of their sin. Lord Shiva took pity on them and relieved them of their sin. Later pandavas had constructed the Kedarnath temple and other temples where lord shiva's body parts had appeared. These five temples are collectively known as Panch Kedar.

Later in some of the scriptures, it is found that Adi Shankaracharya had got Kedarnath temple renovated in the 8th century, and then Raja Bhoj of Gwalior got it in the 10th-11th century.

How to reach:-

By Air: The nearest airport to Kedarnath temple is Dehradun Airport which is also known as Jolly Grant Airport. Regular flight service is available between almost all the major cities in India. Major operators on this route are Air India, Indigo, Spicejet, etc. The nearest international airport to Kedarnath temple is Indra Gandi International (IGI) Airport. If you are traveling from another part of this world then you have to book your flight to IGI Airport, New Delhi.

By Train: The nearest railway station to Kedarnath temple is Rishikesh railway station but you will not get any direct train from your city as very less cities operate for Rishikesh railway station. But don't worry, two stations Dehradun and Haridwar are sister cities of Rishikesh. These stations are just 30-40 km away from Rishikesh railway station. You can book your train directly from your city to any of these railway stations.

By Road: The last motorable road to Kedarnath temple is to Gaurikund. But outside vechile is allowed to ply till Sonprayag which is around 5kms from Gaurikund. The only way to reach Sonprayag from Haridwar / Rishikesh / Dehradun is by road. You have basically three options, The first one is to book your personal vehicle from these places which will stay with you throughout your trip. This is one of the most convenient and safe ways but it will cost you a heavy amount because the vehicle will stay with you throughout the journey. The second option is to hire a vehicle on a shared basis. This vehicle will drop you off at Sonprayag and will return. This means is less convenient but more economical as compared to the first option. The last and most economical method is to take a government bus from Haridwar / Rishikesh to Sonprayag. This means is not that convenient but best suitable for your budget trip.

What to Pack for Kedarnath Yatra:-

Kedarnath temple is located in a very strange location with very harsh weather. But the biggest problem is that you can't pack everything in your bag as you have to carry your luggage on your own. So it's most important to pack your bag carefully without overpacking or missing out on something important. Here is a list of some of the essentials which you can refer to while packing your bag

-Bag Pack

-Trekking shoes / Sports shoes

-Water bottle

- Trek Suit

- Full-sleeve shirt and Trousers

- Woolen and Cotton socks

- Raincoat

- Sunglass

- Medical kit

- Gloves

- Undergarments

- Cap

- Extra power bank

- Camera

- Candies or energy bar

- Torch or Headlamp

Conclusion:-

Visiting Kedarnath is one of the achievements of the Hindu pilgrimage. Everyone has it's to visit here at least once. But Kedarnath yatra is very tough due to its tough location. So it's important to plan your trip carefully or the best option is to book a Kedarnath tour package with any reputed organization that will take care of all your travel needs. On average Kedarnath yatra package costs you around INR 8000 to 12000 per person from Haridwar, depending upon the quality of services they are going to provide and places they are going to cover

Top 5 Shiva Temple in World

 India is a land of gods and old traditions. Out of these, Lord Shiva is the most celebrated god in India. In addition to India, some of the most beautiful Shiva temples are also located in foreign countries. The glory of Lord Shiva is widely known, and every year thousands of devotees visit the Shiva temple to seek the blessing of Shiva for a prosperous life. He holds great importance in Hindu tradition. Mahashivratri is the biggest celebration in which Hindus celebrate the mairrage anniversary of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati. Here is a list of some of the most famous Shiva temples spread throughout the world.

Pasupati Nath Temple, Nepal:-

Located in Kathmandu district, Nepal, on the bank of the Baghmati River, Pashupati Nath Temple is dedicated to Pashupati Nath, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The marvelous temple of Pashupatinath is built on 246 hectares, and the temple consists of 518 mini temples and the main pagoda house. The original date of its construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been constructed in 1692 CE. This temple is only open to Hindus; non-Hindus are not allowed to enter. To maintain the serenity of this temple, leather items like purses, belts, leather shoes, etc. are strictly prohibited in the temple compound. Every year, thousands of devotees visit this temple, and a ritual of special attention is Pashupati Baghmati aarti.

Amarnath Temple:-

Another marvel of nature located in India is Amarnath Temple, where shivling forms every year on its own. The shivlinga located here is known as Swayambhu Lingam, i.e., the lingam is naturally formed inside a 40-meter-tall cave. This shivlinga is believed to have been formed due to the water droplets falling from the roof of the cave. This holy shrine of Lord Shiva is located in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. As per the holy scriptures and folklore, it is believed that after leaving everyone at different places and performing tandava, Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati entered into this cave. Lord Shiva became the lingam of ice, and Maa Parvati turned into the yoni of rock. The duration of the yatra is totally dependent on the duration of the lingam. It keeps on varying from 20 to 60 days in a year. Beside being a holy shrine, the view all around the Amarnath temple is extraordinary. For the Amarnath Yatra, you need to get yourself registered, and slots are provided as per the quota of states. Before visiting Amarnath Temple, you are supposed to go through multiple medical tests to ensure that you can survive the adverse climate and difficulties that arise from the high altitude. You can reach here on your own, but it's really tough to get everything arranged for you, so the best option is to book your Amarnath Yatra tour package with some reputation, and they will take care of all your travel needs.

Kedarnath Temple:-

The oldest and most important temple of Lord Shiva located in India is Kedarnath Temple. This temple is most important as it is a part of 12 jyotirlingas, panch kedar, chota char dham, do dham yatra, etc. Kedarnath temple is located at an altitude of 3583 meters above sea level in the middle of snow-capped mountains and the river Mandakini flows along the temple. Just by visiting this temple, you can attain salvation. Thousands of pilgrims visit this temple every year to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Some of the pilgrims visit this temple on their own, while others take kedarnath yatra packages from any reputed company. In general, the price of a Kedarnath tour package ranges from 8000 to 10,000 per person, depending on the quality of services the company is providing. Kedarnath yatra holds great importance in Hindu tradition and is believed to have been done by Pandavas for the first time. The hump of a bull is being worshipped here. This is the only place in the world where shivlinga is in triangular form. In addition to being a pilgrimage spot, Kedarnath Temple is also known for its natural beauty. Thousands of youngsters visit Kedarnath Temple to admire the beauty of this temple. Kedarnath temple remains open only for six months a year due to heavy snowfall in this area. The most idle time to visit the Kedarnath temple is from May to June.

Munneshwaram Temple, Sri Lanka: -

Another prominent Hindu pilgrimage site of Lord Shiva is Munneshwaram Temple. As per the local Sri Lankan language, the word "man" means a long time ago, and "eshwaram" means god. As per the legend, it is believed to be associated with the Hindu epic Ramayana. It is believed that this temple is located at the same place where Lord Rama worshipped Lord Shiva after killing Ravana and atoning himself for the sin of Brahmahatya. This temple is one of the panch ishwaram and is a collection of five temples, including one Buddhist temple. The other three temples present in the temple compound are dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Kali, and Ayyanayake. So this temple is equally popular among Buddhist devotees. The temple has a wide history of construction and reconstruction. During the Portuguese invasion, this temple is believed to have been completely destroyed, but locals here saved many idols, which were re-established in the temple after its reconstruction by the locals. Manneshwaram and Navratri are two prominent festivals being celebrated in this temple. Thousands of pilgrims visit this temple during this time.

Prambanan Temple, Indonesia:-

The last temple in our series is Prambanan Temple, located in Indonesia. Located in southern Java, Indonesia, this temple is dedicated to Trimurti, Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh. This temple is announced as a world heritage site as it is the largest Hindu temple located in Indonesia and the second largest temple in Southern Asia. This temple is believed to have been standing here since the 9th century, and its beautiful architecture attracts thousands of pilgrims throughout the year. You can book your package for Prambnan Temple from any of the reputed companies that can take care of all your travel needs, including meals, guides, stays, etc.

Places to Visit near Kedarnath Temple

 Kedarnath Temple is one of the most prominent and well-known pilgrimage spots. Being a part of the 12 Jyotirlingas, Panch Kedar, and Chota Char Dham, this temple holds great importance for devotees of Lord Shiva. Every year, millions of tourists come to the Kedarnath Yatra to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. It's a strong belief that taking blessings at Kedarnath temple can free you from the cycle of birth and death. You can visit this temple on your own, or you can book a Kedarnath tour package from any reputed company to complete your yatra. In addition to Kedarnath Temple, there are thousands of other places that you can also visit or get included in your itinerary. Here we are going to list some of the most important places where you can visit, along with Kedarnath Temple. Some of them are very famous, but all of the places listed below are very beautiful and worth visiting at least once in a lifetime.

Dhari Devi Temple: 

A well-known temple en route to Kedarnath is Dhari Devi Temple. She is also considered the protector god of the Char Dham yatra in Uttarakhand. She is considered the living deity of Uttarakhand, as you can see the change in her face with time. In the morning, you will see a childish face; in the afternoon, she will turn into a young lady; and in the evening, you will get to see an old lady. It is also believed that the 2013 flood in the Kedarnath area occurred because the government had planned to replace Dhari Devi's statue in her original location. Dhari Devi temple is located in the middle of the Mandakini River, and it is believed that Dhari Devi controls the level of water in the river Mandakini, and its water never touches Dhari Devi temple. Locals here in Uttarakhand have deep trust in Dhari Devi and worship her with great belief. It's a must to visit the temple en route to Kedarnath.

Triyuginarayan Temple:- 

Do you know that Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati got married in a place located in Uttarakhand, and the temple in which they got married is still standing and reciting the story of the first love marriage on this earth? Yes, you heard right. That temple is well known as Triyuginarayan Temple and is just 19 km from Sonprayag, the base camp of the Kedarnath Yatra. It got its name from Triyuginarayan, as it has been standing at that location for the last three yugas. As per the holy scriptures, it is believed that Maa Parvati did penance for thousands of years to get married to Lord Shiva. Shiva was pleased with her penance and accepted Maa Parvati as his wife at Triyuginarayan temple in the presence of Lord Bhama, Vishnu, and other deities. This temple is also known as Akhand Dhuni Temple due to the perpetual fire in the compound of the temple, which is believed to have been burning since the marriage. Nowadays, Triyuginaryan Temple is developing as a favorite place for destination weddings, and it's believed that those who get married at Triyuginarayan Temple have a prosperous married life.

Tungnath Temple:-

 Another well-known Shiva temple and one among the panch kedars, Shree Tungnath Temple is also known as the highest Shiva temple on this earth. It is believed that when Lord Shiva disappeared from Kedarnath, he reappeared at five different places. Tungnath is one of those places, and the hands of Lord Shiva appeared at this place and were worshipped as Shivalinga. In addition to being a pilgrimage spot, Tungnath is also known for many other reasons, like birdwatching, trekking, and casual holidays. Chopta, which is also known as the mini-Switzerland of India, is just 5 km from Tungnath Temple. Travelers also visit this place for the Chopta Tungnath Chandrashila trek. Tungnath is about 50 km away from Kedarnath Temple, so if you are coming to Kedarnath Temple, then it's a must-visit place. If you are taking the Kedarnath yatra package with any reputed company, then you can ask them to add Chopta Tungnath to your itinerary with no or minimal addition to your Kedarnath yatra cost.

Omkareshwar Temple: -

Another well-known temple in this region is Omkareshwar Temple, located in Ukimath. This temple is also known as the winter seat of Lord Shiva, as Lord Kedar Palquin stayed here for six months after the closure of Kedarnath temple during the winter season due to heavy snowfall. So if you missed taking a blessing from Lord Shiva at Kedarnath during the months of May to October, then you can also visit Omkareshwar temple during the winter season to see him. Not only in the winter season but also during the summer, pilgrims visit this place during their Kedarnath yatra to admire the beauty of the temple and seek the blessing of Lord Kedar.

Kalimath Temple:- 

You must have heard of the 52 Shaktipeeths located in different parts of India. But do you know that one such Shaktipeeth is located near Kedarnath temple? Yes, this is known as Kalimath Temple. As per the holy scriptures and folklore, it is believed that this is the place where Maa Kali killed the Demon Rakt Beej and went inside the earth after Lord Shiva lay down and Maa Kali stepped on her. As per the locals, you can still see the blood on the rock on which it is believed that Maa Kali killed the demon. This temple stays overcrowded during Navratra, and the locals worship her with great love and respect. This temple is located just 16 km from Guptkashi Market, which is en route to Kedarnath Temple.

Conclusion:-

Uttarakhand is known as Dev Bhoomi, as there are millions of temples in this state. But if you are going to Kedarnath this season, don't forget to cover some or all of these spots. It will give you a sense of fulfillment or a complete trip. 

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2) दूसरा प्राइवेट बहुत सारी वाहन चलती है जिसे आप ऑनलाइन बुकिंग कर सकते है।

3) आप रेल यात्रा का भी उपयोग कर सकते हैं।

4) अगर समय की पाबंधी है तो दिल्ली से देहरादून के लिए आप हवाई जहाज ले सकते हैं या फिर आप जहां से भी आ रहे हैं वहां से देहरादून के लिए हवाई जहाज ले सकते हैं। देहरादून हवाई अड्डे से ऋषिकेश सिर्फ 30 मिनट का रास्ता है।

आपको अपनी सुविधा के अनुसार इन 4 में से जो भी आपके लिए अनुकूल है उसका प्रयोग करके हरिद्वार या फिर ऋषिकेश पहुंचे।

कोशिश करें कि ऋषिकेश और हरिद्वार आप सुबह ही पहुंचे, क्योंकि वहां से सभी वाहन सुबह 8:00 बजे से पहले ही अपने स्थान के लिए प्रस्थान कर जाते हैं

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२) हरिद्वार और ऋषिकेश में बहुत सारे पर्यटन और यात्रा वाले होते हैं जहां से आप अपने लिए निजी वाहन ले सकते है।

३) आप ऋषिकेश से या हरिद्वार से अपना पूरा केदारनाथ यात्रा पैकेज (Kedarnath yatra package) बुक करवा के जा सकते हैं जिसमें आपके वाहन, आपके रुकने की व्यवस्था, आपके खाने की व्यवस्था सब आपके पैकेज में होती है।

अगर आप सरकारी बस या फिर अपना निजी वाहन बुक करके आते हैं तो लगभग 8 से 9 घंटे में आप सोनप्रयाग पहुंच जाएंगे अब यहां पर आपको रात में विश्राम के लिए उपयुक्त व्यवस्था करनी 

1) अगर आपका बजट कम है तो आप डॉरमेट्री या कैंप के लिए जा सकते हैं जिसका प्राइस आपको 800 से 1200 प्रति व्यक्ति के हिसाब से होगा।

२) आप वहां पर रूम भी ले सकते हैं शेयरिंग पर वहां रूम भी मिलते हैं उसका प्राइस लगभग आपको 1200 से 1800 प्रति व्यक्ति होगा।

३) अगर आप थोड़े अच्छे स्थान के लिए सोच रहे हैं तो आप वहां पर रिजॉर्ट्स ले सकते हैं जिसका प्राइज आपको 1500 से 2500 प्रति व्यक्ति पड़ेगा।

ऊपर बताए गए सभी विकल्पों में आपका दो समय का खाना साथ में दिया जाएगा।

 

केदारनाथ यात्रा कैसे जाए

अब केदारनाथ तक पहुंचाने का हमारे पास चार से पांच विकल्प है।

1) 16 किलोमीटर की पैदल यात्रा जो की बहुत ही खूबसूरत पहाड़ झरनों हरियाली से गुजरते हुए बाबा केदारनाथ तक पहुंचती है।

२) अगर आप चलने में असमर्थ है यह कितना नहीं चल सकते हैं तो आप हेलीकॉप्टर बुक कर सकते हैं जो की हेली यात्रा आईआरसीटीसी से बुक होती है। हेली यात्रा तीन जगह से उपलब्ध है गुप्तकाशी फटा और सिरसी से। फटा और सीसी से हेलीकॉप्टर का प्राइस लगभग लगभग बराबर है और गुप्तकाशी से₹2000 एक्स्ट्रा है। आप अपनी सुविधा के अनुसार अपनी टिकट बुक कर सकते हैं।

३) तीसरा विकल्प हमारे पास घोड़े या खच्चर का है जो आपको गौरीकुंड से मिलेगा घोड़े या खच्चर से यात्रा करने में आपको लगभग 3:30 से 4:30 घंटे लगेंगे। इसका टिकट आपको गौरीपुर में काउंटर से मिल जाएगा जिसका प्राइज वहां लिस्ट पर लिखा होता है क्योंकि हर साल प्राइस चेंज होता है और आप इनके ऑफिशल वेबसाइट पर चेक कर सकते हैं।

4) आप वहां से पिट्ठू या पालकी भी ले सकते जो कि आपको गौरीकुंड से मिल जाएगा पानी और पालकी का प्राइस घोड़े के प्राइस से आप 50 तो 60% ज्यादा पड़ेगा। अगर आप घोड़े से यात्रा करने में असमर्थ है तो पालकी या पिट्ठू का चुनाव कर सकते हैं।

 

यात्रा के लिए महत्वपूर्ण बख्शीस( important tips)

यात्रा करते समय कुछ चीजों का आप ध्यान रखें जिससे आपकी यात्रा आसान और सुखद होगी

1)अपना पानी का बोतल अपने साथ लेकर के जाएं और वहां पर कोई भी पानी की बोतल नहीं खरीदे आपको बहुत सारे झरने मिलेंगे जिसका पानी आप छान करके पी सकते हैं 

2) आप यात्रा करते समय अपना सामान जितना हलका होगा उतने जल्दी आप चल पाएंगे, आपको एक दिन की जो भी आवश्यक सामग्री है आप वही लेकर के जाए क्योंकि आप जितना ज्यादा सामान लेंगे आपको यात्रा करने में उतना ज्यादा समय लगेगा और आपको उतनी ही ज्यादा थकान होगी

3)यात्रा करते समय बहुत भोजन न करें हल्के फुल्के तुरंत एनर्जी देने वाले खान-पान का उपयोग करें जैसे की चॉकलेट, ड्राई फ्रूट्स, एनर्जी बार, बिस्किट्स, नींबू पानी इत्यादि, यह सारी चीजों का  उपयोग करेंगे तो आपकी यात्रा में थोड़ी सी आसानी होगी।

४)धीरे-धीरे चले बहुत तेज चल के आधा घंटा विश्राम करने का कोई मतलब नहीं है उसे आपकी बॉडी और ज्यादा थकेगी तो शुरू से ही यात्रा आप आराम आराम से करें कोशिश करें धीरे चले और ज्यादा ब्रेक ना ले, अगर ले भी तो ज्यादा देर आराम ना करें इससे आपकी बॉडी थकेगी नहीं और यात्रा सुखद होगी।

केदारनाथ में कहां रूके

16 किलोमीटर की यह यात्रा करने में आपको लगभग 10 से 12 घंटे का समय लगेगा। तो मेरा यह सुझाव है कि आप अपनी यात्रा सुबह 4:00 से 5:00 तक शुरू कर दे ताकि आप केदारनाथ जी की आरती से पहले केदारनाथ पहुंच जाए ,और वहां के भव्य आरती का आनंद ले। केदारनाथ में रुकने की व्यवस्था तो बहुत सारी है लेकिन वहां पर बहुत अच्छी रूम बहुत ही काम उपलब्ध है,

1) आपका बजट कम हो तो आप कैंप में रख सकते हैं जिसका प्राइज आपको ८०० से 1००० प्रति व्यक्ति के हिसाब से लगेगा यह ऊपर नीचे भी हो सकता है वहां के भीड़ के हिसाब से।

2) धर्मशाला यहां पर भी आपको ६००-७०० हजार रुपए के आसपास का खर्चा आ ही जाएगा लेकिन धर्मशाला में जगह बहुत कम मिलती है

3) GNVN के कैंपस और रूम जो की ऑलमोस्ट 6-8 महीने पहले ही बुक रहते हैं अगरआपको योजना 6-8 महीने या 1 साल पहले बन रहा है, तो आप GNVN की ऑफिशल वेबसाइट से अपने कॉटेज, रूम या कैंप बुक कर सकते हैं

4)उसके बाद वहां कुछ होटल भी अवेलेबल है जिसका प्राइज आपको 2000 से 2500 के बीच में पड़ेगा।

5) डॉरमेट्री भी उपलब्ध है जिसमें 12 से 15 लोग एक साथ एक कमरे में रहते हैं उसका प्राइस आपको १००० से 1500 के बीच में पड़ेगा। यह बताए गए प्राइस सिर्फ रुकने के लिए ही मान्य है इसमें आपका खाना उपलब्ध नहीं है।

 केदारनाथ के पास घूमने का स्थान।

१) देवप्रायग यह वह स्थान है जहां से गंगा बनती है अलकनंदा और भागीरथी का अनोखा संगम यहां पर साफ-साफ देखा जा सकता है!

२) धारी देवी टेंपल (Dhari Devi Temple)यहां के मानता है की मां धारी देवी यहां के धारा को व्यवस्थित करती है 2013 में केदारनाथ में आई आपदा का एक यह भी कारण माना जाता है कि धारी देवी को वहां से हटा दिया गया था।

३) गुप्तकाशी (Guptkashi) में प्रभु शिव पांडव से बचने के लिए छुपे थे इसलिए इसे गुप्त काशी का नाम दिया गया यहां पर कुछ मंदिर है जो कि आप जा सकते हैं। 

४) गौरीकुंड (Gaurikund) से केदारनाथ का ट्रैक स्टार्ट होता है वहीं पर एक छोटा सा कुंड है जिसमें हमेशा गर्म पानी रहता है चाहे वहां पर टेंपरेचर कितना भी नीचे हो लेकिन वहां अंदर पानी एकदम गरम रहता है, लोगों का यह भी मानना है कि यही वह स्थान है जहां पर मां पार्वती ने भगवान शिव के पाने  के लिए तपस्या की थी।

५) बाबा भैरव केदारनाथ टेंपल (Bhairav Nath Temple) से 1 किलोमीटर ऊपर बाबा भैरवनाथ विराजमान है माना जाता है कि यह उसे स्थान की सुरक्षा करते हैं l

 ६) शंकराचार्य केदारनाथ मंदिर से पीछे 500 मीटर की दूरी पर एक शंकराचार्य की भव्य मूर्ति बनाई गई है जहां बैठकर आप मेडिटेशन कर सकते हैं।