The first day in Kedarnath should be all about visiting the ancient Kedarnath Temple which also happens to be the highlight of this religious place. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated at an altitude of 3,583m. It is believed that the Pandavas built the temple, and Adi Shankaracharya renovated it in the 8th century. The temple remains open only from end-April to early-November as it is too cold during winters.
On the second day of your trip, visit the Bhairav Nath Temple. Located at a distance of 2km from the Kedarnath Temple, the temple is dedicated to Lord Bhairav and is one of the popular tourist spots in Kedarnath. The temple is known for its intricate architectural design that depicts mythological stories and consists of elaborate wood carvings on its walls.
Gaurikund is a popular spot among tourists and is located on the way to Kedarnath Temple. It is a picturesque place that is famous for its hot water springs. According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Parvati used to take a bath in these hot water springs to please Lord Shiva. Tourists visiting Gaurikund can take a dip in these hot water springs which is considered to be auspicious.
If you have more time, you can visit the Vasuki Tal Lake that is located about 9km from Kedarnath. Another place worthy of visiting is Triyuginarayan Temple which is 25 km from Kedarnath Temple, this temple is famous for the eternal flame which is said to have been burning since the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. If you have less time, you can skip visiting the Bhairav Nath Temple and head straight to Gaurikund. Also, be sure to carry enough warm clothes and comfortable shoes as Kedarnath is located at an altitude of 3,583m, and the weather can get chilly.