Kedarnath Taxi Service from Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun
Kedarnath is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and the third stop of the Char Dham Yatra. Our taxi takes you to Sonprayag, where the road for private vehicles ends; from there a short shuttle and a 16 km trek lead to the temple.
Important information
- AltitudeAbout 3,580 m
- Temple opensLate April or May; the date is announced on Mahashivratri
- Temple closesBhai Dooj, after Diwali (October or November)
- Winter seatOmkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath
- Last road pointSonprayag, then a 5 km shuttle to Gaurikund
- Trek to temple16 km from Gaurikund, 6 to 8 hours
Opening and closing dates are announced every year. Call us to check the dates before you plan, and register on the official Uttarakhand Tourism registration portal.
About Kedarnath
Kedarnath stands near the source of the Mandakini river in Rudraprayag district, surrounded by snow peaks. The temple holds one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, a naturally formed lingam, and is the first of the Panch Kedar temples.
According to legend, the Pandavas came here after the Mahabharata war to seek Lord Shiva’s forgiveness and built the first temple. Adi Shankaracharya revived the shrine in the 8th century, and his samadhi lies just behind the temple.
How to reach Kedarnath by taxi
- From HaridwarAbout 240 km by road, 9 to 10 hours
- From RishikeshAbout 220 km by road, 9 to 10 hours
- From DehradunAbout 250 km by road, 9 to 10 hours
- From BadrinathAbout 230 km by road, 9 to 10 hours
- From UttarkashiAbout 280 km by road, 11 to 12 hours
- From GangotriAbout 360 km by road, 14 to 15 hours
Route: Haridwar or Rishikesh → Devprayag → Srinagar → Rudraprayag → Guptkashi → Sonprayag. Private vehicles stop at Sonprayag; local shuttle jeeps cover the 5 km to Gaurikund, where the trek begins.
The trek: 16 km from Gaurikund to the temple, about 6 to 8 hours on foot. Ponies and palkis are available for pilgrims who cannot walk.
Nearest railway stations: Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun. Nearest airport: Jolly Grant, Dehradun.
Helicopter to Kedarnath
Helicopter shuttles fly to Kedarnath from helipads at Phata, Sirsi and Guptkashi. Tickets are sold online only on the official IRCTC HeliYatra website, heliyatra.irctc.co.in. Do not pay agents or other websites that claim to sell these tickets.
- Before you bookYatra registration (Group ID or registration number)
- Per loginUp to 2 tickets, 6 passengers each
- Reporting timeAt the helipad at least 1 hour before your slot
- WeightAbove 80 kg, ₹150 for every extra kg
- ChildrenUnder 2 years free without a seat; 2 years and above full fare
- Late bookingFares go up 20% to 50% close to the travel date
Cancellation and refunds
- Cancel more than 5 days before your slot: 75% refund
- 48 hours to 5 days before: 50% refund
- 24 to 48 hours before: 25% refund
- Less than 24 hours before, or not at the helipad 1 hour before: no refund
- Flight cancelled for weather, technical reasons or government orders: full refund, minus gateway and convenience charges. Get your ticket stamped at the helipad counter; you are not moved to a later slot.
Every passenger, including children and infants, must carry the original ID used for booking; infants need a birth certificate or Aadhaar. Refund complaints go to heliyatra@irctc.co.in within 15 days of the flight date. Rules can change, so check the official website before you book.
Booked a helicopter? Ask us about a taxi to your helipad.
Places near Kedarnath
- Bhairav Nath Temple: shrine of the guardian deity of Kedarnath, on a ridge near the main temple
- Shankaracharya Samadhi: the resting place of Adi Shankaracharya, just behind the temple
- Chorabari Lake: a glacial lake, also called Gandhi Sarovar, a short trek above the temple
- Gaurikund: the start of the trek, with a hot spring and a temple of Goddess Parvati
- Sonprayag: where the Mandakini and Basuki rivers meet, and where the road for private vehicles ends
- Triyuginarayan Temple: near Sonprayag, believed to be where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were married
- Guptkashi: a temple town on the way and one of the helicopter bases
- Chopta, Tungnath and Chandrashila: a meadow, the highest of the Panch Kedar temples, and a summit with wide Himalayan views
- Kartik Swami Temple: a hilltop temple of Lord Kartikeya near Rudraprayag
Our Kedarnath taxi services
- Haridwar to Kedarnath taxi (up to Sonprayag)
- Rishikesh to Kedarnath taxi
- Dehradun to Kedarnath taxi
- Kedarnath and Badrinath Do Dham taxi
- Full Char Dham Yatra package
- Return drop, or stay arrangements for groups
Before you travel
- Register for the yatra on the official Uttarakhand Tourism registration portal
- Carry warm clothes, a raincoat and comfortable shoes, even in summer
- The trek climbs steeply; elderly pilgrims and anyone with heart or breathing problems should see a doctor first
- Start the trek early in the morning and walk slowly at high altitude
- Roads can close in the rainy season, so check the weather before you leave
Book your taxi
Send us these three details and we will suggest the right vehicle for your group.
- Travel date
- Number of passengers
- Pickup city: Haridwar, Rishikesh or Dehradun
Registration for the Char Dham Yatra is mandatory. Register on the official Uttarakhand Tourism registration portal before you travel.