It takes careful planning to make the exciting and spiritual journey from Rishikesh to Kedarnath helicopter .
The distance between these two locations is little under 300 kilometres, but due to twisting mountain routes and poor roads in some areas, it takes approximately 19 hours to travel this distance.
Depending on the form of transportation you select, there are various routes you can take to go from Rishikesh to Kedarnath.
· By Bus 🚌: From Rishukul ISBT in Rishikesh, you may take a direct bus that will drop you off at Rishikesh to Gaurikund , which is the base camp for Kedarnath. Walk up the mountain from there until you reach Kedarnath temple.
· By Taxi/Cab🚕 : Given the current Covid restrictions in Uttarakhand State, there is no direct taxi service between these two locations; however, if you manage to find one willing to make the trip, it should cost between Rs 8500 and Rs 12000 per way, depending on your negotiating skills.
· By Helicopter🚁: Taking a helicopter charter would be the best alternative if speed and convenience were more important than cost because the trip only takes 4 hours as opposed to the 12+ hours it would take by car or rail. As a result, there are fewer helicopters available during the busiest travel times, which are typically April through May and October through November, when crowds of people arrive to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva at the Kedarnath Temple perched atop the snow-capped peaks of the Garhwal Himalaya.
You can learn more about what is the optimum path to take leaving from Rishikesh by reading the information below:
· Starting location — In order to escape morning🌄 traffic, leave your starting location, which is Rishikesh, as early in the morning as possible.
· Mori Gate — Your first stop should be the well-known Mori Gate, which is close to Tehri Garhwal ⛰and is well-known for being one of the five gates leading to Kedarnath as well as for its beautiful scenery😍.
· Gaurikund — Gaurikund is a significant stop on your next spiritual trip after you have travelled through a number of mountain passes, including Chilla, Phata, and others. Before continuing your journey to Kedarnath Valley ⛰through Rudraprayag or Karnaprayag, depending on where exactly you are travelling from Rishikaush, you can have a rest here and see the local attractions and engage with the locals. This route would assist travellers avoid landslides brought on by strong rains⛈ that could occur at any time of year in this area, making it better in particular during severe weathr.
· Valley Route to Finally Reach Kedarnath — Depending on the roads that are available, one can either proceed straight along the valley⛰ routes up to Agastmuni/Kharadi (district Uttrakashi), Sitapur, and finally Son Prayag before reaching the base village, Gauru Chatti, which leads directly into the holy shrine of Kedarnath 🛕.
· Another Alternate Route — If time⏳ is an issue, you can choose an alternate route that travels through Harsil and Gangotri before continuing on to the Uttarkashi region and eventually arriving at the base hamlet of Gauru Chatti while travelling through the Kedarnath Valley. This choice ensures ample rest stops along the way as well as a smoother ride with fewer roadblocks, if necessary.
Travellers can make their spiritual journey from Rishikesh to Kedarnath stay hassle-free by using the aforementioned advice!
