Kedarnath is a place situated in district of Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand. Kedarnath is 86km from Rudraprayag that is in Uttarakhand. In Kedarnath there is a Hindu temple that is purely dedicated to Hindu Lord Shiva, so this temple is situated on Garhwal near river Mandakini. Machan service and Pony is available to reach the temple. Believers says that this temple was built by Pandavas and is considered as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The temple is at an elevation of 3,583 meters and at 223km from Rishikesh. The term Kedarnath term means the lord of the field. A conical rock is worshipped as Lord Shiva inside the temple. Behind the temple there is Kedarnath peak, Himalayan Peak and Kedar dome. Kedarnath has historical name called Kedar Khand people say Pandavas from Mahabharata defeated the Kauravas and felt guilty to kill so many people so they sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for their Salvation. Kedarnath is considered as one of the four main sites in India. Kedarnath is covered by the snow peaks most importantly Kedarnath mountain. Gaurikund is the nearest road at Kedarnath which is 16km .  As per the information Kedarnath has experienced flash floods in June 2013 in Uttarakhand. It is believed that Bhairo nath Temple which is at less distance from Kedarnath is said to protect and acts as a guardian of Kedarnath ny keeping away the devil while the temple is closed. Kedarnath temple is believed to be 1000 year ancient it is said to blessing the Himalayas and the devotees visiting it. Raval is the head priest of Kedarnath Temple who carries out all the instructions. The Geography and Seasons If you visit Kedarnath keep a check on the geographical and climatic pattern of this region. Kedarnath is a sacred town located in Uttarakhand its elevation is 3,583m. Kedarnath Dham temple offers some beautiful views. From olden time the temple is close to glacier of Chorabari which is the head of Mandakini river. The trekking routes here will go through hair pin bends and winding paths which will cut through the mountains.  The valley here is covered by rolling hills with jagged features which has gushing water of Mandakini making the way to valley. Mandakini river which is the tributary river of Kedarnath stretches for length of 72km is the holiest tributaries of Uttarakhand and is fed by river of Vasuki Ganga which is in Sonprayag. These snow capped peaks are visited by the devotees, mountaineers and by trekking enthusiasts. These peaks are located at the back of Kedarnath temple which is at 15km towards south end of Gaumukh. Kedar dome considered to be as the third highest peak. The temple in Kedarnath is closed during the winters due to the snow from November to April then in Utsava Murti of kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar temple is taken to Omkareshwar. Kedarnath temple is influenced by monsoon subarctic climate. So the best time to visit this region is from the month of May to October rest is closed due to snowfall in winters. The Culture Hindi is spoken widely apart from Pahari. As pahari is a language which has many dialects some of the common dialects here are Jaunsari, Sailani and the Jadhi. People over here stick to their tradition, religion and customs. If we talk about the Festivals so in the month of May and June is kept for Kedar-Badri Utsav that is a cultural festival basically of arts and music, it goes for a period of eight days where various artists from the country visit to Kedarnath. Some popular dishes here are Ras, Chainsoo, Kafuli,Jholi and chapattis. The Experience Kedarnath is the oldest temple that is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it mainly offers idealistic tourist spots . In a nutshell Kedarnath is a serene and peaceful place and is related with Pandavas that holds a great history from the past. The devotees visiting Kedarnath temple firmly believe that visiting this temple will wash away all your sins and you will be granted the paradise. Visiting the temple you will experience the fresh air and see the snow capped mountains all around you . The temple is one of the four corner stone of chardhaam yatra. You can also see Chattis which is small shops through your way to Kedarnath. At last you will see the heart captivating views uphill there as you will enjoy the beauty of the heaven. The temple around adds five star to the beauty and gives each one soothing feeling and enlightens everyone. Kedarnath has the eternal beauty which lasts forever. The Highlights

• Kedarnath Temple – it is the temple which is constructed by the Pandavas who were seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva. Pandavas were to please Shiva by doing penance in Kedarnath.
• Gandhi Sarovar- that is amall lake which holds crystal clear water inside. It is also called as Chorabari Tal due to its location which is situated on the mouth of Chorabari Bamak Glacier.
• Phata- it is a minute village situated in route to Kedarnath. It is popular for having helipad used by the devotees visiting Kedarnath Dham.
• Sonpyayag- is in route to Kedarnath and is a religious place. prayag means the convergence and sonprayag lies at joining of the two rivers which is Basuki and Mandakini.
• Gaurikund Temple- it is dedicated to Goddess Parvati, there is hot water spring that is one of the sacred sites for the Hindus, it is believed that taking a dip in the water will purify.
• Vasuki Tal Lake- which is high glacier lake located at an height of 14,200 ft above sea level. It is a famous spot for the trekkers and is a tourist attraction and consist of stunning views.
• Shankaracharya Samadhi – Shankaracharya at the age of 32 came here to kedarnath and byuilt one of his four Mathas. Shankaracharya created hot water spring and is visited by his disciples.