Kedarnath is one of the Char Dham sites in the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand. This is a known holy site of Hindu devotees. People visit here to worship Lord Shiva. Pilgrims visit here from all over the world to take this holiest pilgrimage which bestows seamless solace.
Kedarnath is known for the very prestigious Kedarnath Temple standing at a height of 3,583 meters. ?This remains the highest temple among the 12 Jyotirlingas. Lord Shiva is the main deity here. The temple remains surrounded by snow-clad and lofty mountains and Mandakini River flows in front of it. Though the original temple was built by the Pandavas, the structure which you see today was re-constructed by Adi Shankaracharya. Pilgrims visit here to attain "Moksha" or salvation. The temple features a fascinating architecture and its surroundings are worth admiring.
Vasuki Tal is another major place of tourist interest in Kedarnath. This is a lake at a height of 4135 meters surrounded with Chaukhamba peaks. Trekkers love climbing up to this lake and click its astonishing pictures. Trekking enthusiasts must also explore Triyuginarayan, an ancient temple which can be reached by taking 5 km trek from Son Prayag. The temple is located in a village in Rudraprayag. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and it resembles with the Kedarnath shrine. The temple has a great mythological significance and narrates many stories from mythology. Son Prayag, resting on the confluence of the rivers Basuki and Mandakini, is also a beautiful site to attain Nirvana.
?Travelers also fall in love with the picturesque Kedarnath Mountain consisting two peaks ? the Kedarnath Peak and the Kedarnath Dome. The peak rests in the western Garhwal Himalayas and matches the attention of all. ?
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