Complete guide: Varanasi to Kedarnath distance, best route, flight options, cab and full yatra package.
Planning Kedarnath from Varanasi is one of the most searched pilgrimage questions. Devotees from Banaras and across India want a clear route, distance, and a trusted package. Here is a practical guide from Varanasi Travel Hub.
Varanasi to Kedarnath Distance
By road, Varanasi to Kedarnath is roughly 850–900 km depending on the route (via Haridwar/Rishikesh → Gaurikund). Pure road travel is long; most pilgrims use train or flight to Haridwar/Dehradun, then road to Gaurikund, then trek, pony, or helicopter.
How to Go — Best Options
- Train + road: Varanasi → Haridwar/Rishikesh by train, then cab to Sonprayag/Gaurikund, then 16 km trek or Ghoda Sawari.
- Flight: Varanasi → Dehradun (or Delhi + connection), then road to Gaurikund. Helicopter from Phata/Guptkashi is optional.
- Full package: We arrange cab, hotel, Rudra Abhishek, special darshan, and pony/palki from one place.
See our Kedarnath yatra page for Rudra Abhishek, special darshan, and Ghoda Sawari details. Book cab from Varanasi for the road legs.
Best Time
Temple open season is usually Akshaya Tritiya to Kartik. May–June and September–October are most comfortable.
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