Kedarnath Packages From Surat

Kedarnath Temple Aarti

There are many Kedarnath tour packages from Surat available at varying cost points. However before booking the package, you should know more about the pilgrimage, the Aartis performed at the temple and their timings. Since it is a famous pilgrimage spot for Hindu devotees, the temple gets thousands of visitors every year. Demand has gone up for Bangalore to Kedarnath packages and holiday packages from all other major cities in India over the years.

To get more information about the Aartis and other daily rituals before booking Kedarnath tour packages from Surat, keep reading.

• The daily pujas are done under the supervision of the chief priest or Rawal. The timings of the Darshan are also fixed by the chief priest and other members of the board.
• The Maha Abhishek begins at 04:00 AM each day, while the Shyan Aarti concludes at 07:00 PM.
• Those booking a Kedarnath package from Kolkata or any other city should know that public Darshan is only possible from 06:00 AM onwards.
• There is a short break between 03:00 PM and 05:00 PM. The final Darshan is at 07:00 PM. Before the 03:00 PM slot, you can choose to perform the Abhishek with ghee.
• After 05:00 PM, you can only view the deity from a distance.

Keep these details in mind while booking a Delhi to Kedarnath package or holiday packages from any other city.

Best Time to Visit Kedarnath

Wondering what is the best time to book Kedarnath tour packages from Surat? You should carefully assess the weather conditions before finalising your Kedarnath package from Ahmedabad or any other city. You can consider booking Kedarnath tour packages from Surat in the summer season (April to June). This is an ideal time for outdoor activities and sightseeing. The trek to the temple is also easier to accomplish during this period. Alternatively, you may book Kedarnath tour packages from Surat in the monsoon season when the weather is soothing. There is only mild to moderate rainfall and many tourists undertake the pilgrimage in this period.

You cannot book Kedarnath tour packages from Surat or other cities in the winter season. This is because the temple usually closes from November onwards, due to heavy snowfall. Plan your trip only after accounting for this annual closure of the Kedarnath Dham.

How to Reach Kedarnath from Surat

Planning to book Kedarnath tour packages from Surat? You should gather information about the travelling options beforehand. The best way to reach Kedarnath from Surat is to take a flight to the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. Connecting flights are available via New Delhi which usually requires around 6.5-7 hours. Once you land at the Dehradun airport, you can take a cab or bus to reach Gaurikund (starting point of the Kedarnath trek) in around 6.5-7 hours.

You can also embark on a train journey to Haridwar (20-22 hours approximately) and then reach Gaurikund or Sonprayag in 6.5-7 hours. If you are not confident about the uphill trek to the Kedarnath temple, book pony or helicopter rides as a part of your Kedarnath tour packages from Surat. If you want, you can also fly to New Delhi from Surat in less than two hours and then board a cab or bus to reach Gaurikund in around 11 hours.

Tips and Health Precautions for Kedarnath Yatra

If you are booking Kedarnath tour packages from Surat, here are some precautions and tips that you should keep in mind:

• The final stretch from Gaurikund to the Kedarnath temple spans 14 kilometres.
• The trek is not very difficult, although some precautions are necessary due to the high altitude.
• Consult your medical practitioner to know whether you are fit enough to go on the pilgrimage.
• You should wear comfortable shoes and clothes which will help you move freely while protecting you from the weather.
• Carry sufficient dry food and water to stay hydrated and combat hunger pangs throughout the trekking route.
• Every traveller should have a first aid kit with basic medicines, antiseptics, band-aids, painkillers and medicines for stomach upsets, nose bleeding, vomiting and other issues.
• A robust walking stick will help you maintain your balance on slippery and steep inclines.
• Gradually adjust to the altitude and do not over-exert yourself in order to reduce the risks of altitude sickness.
• Refrain from smoking and drinking during the trek.
• Keep the contact numbers of the authorities handy for emergency assistance, if required.

Helicopter Bookings for Kedarnath Yatra

You can add helicopter rides to the temple as a part of Kedarnath tour packages from Surat and other cities. Helicopter services are readily available for the Kedarnath Yatra and other Char Dham pilgrimages. You can book them from Phata, Guptkashi and Sirsi. Book your seat via the official service website or get it done by your travel platform. There are various authorised helicopter companies offering their services in various areas. The ticket prices are refunded in case the weather conditions are not conducive for flying.

Facts about Kedarnath Temple

Here are some interesting facts about the Temple that you should know before booking Kedarnath tour packages from Surat:

• Bhairo Nath is the protector of the Kedarnath temple. He is worshipped at the nearby Bhairo Nath temple and is also called Kshetrapal. The Kedarnath temple closes in winter and the deity is taken to Ukhimath. In this period, Bhairo Nath guards over the temple. He is worshipped on the opening and closing dates of the temple every year.
• The Kedarnath temple is the highest Shiv Mandir in the country at 3,583 metres above sea level.
• The Rawal or chief priest hails from the Veerashaiva community in Karnataka. This tradition originated from the establishment of the temple by Adi Shankaracharya.
• The Kedarnath temple was reportedly buried for close to four centuries under snow until it was discovered.
• The Shiv Lingam in the temple is worshipped with Ghee as per a mythological story.