Kedarnath to sonprayag distance

  1. Sonprayag, Kedarnath
  2. Sonprayag to Badrinath : how to do a road trip?


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Sonprayag, Kedarnath

At a distance of 4 km from Gaurikund, 18 km from Kedarnath and 70 km from Rudraprayag, Sonprayag is a small hamlet situated in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. It lies at an altitude of 1829 m. Sonprayag is a place of religious significance located enroute to Kedarnath Dham. Prayag means confluence and Sonprayag lies at the confluence of two holy rivers Basuki and Mandakini. There is a common belief among people that bathing in the river can wash away their sins. Surrounded by the snowcapped peaks, Sonprayag attracts visitors in large numbers. The snow peaks and the streams of river add a majestic charm to this serene location. Triyuginarayan, which is supposed to be the marriage place of Lord Shiva and Parvati, is located at a distance of 10 km from Sonprayag. The current trek route to Kedarnath starts from Sonprayag which will be changed back to original Gaurikund route.

Sonprayag to Badrinath : how to do a road trip?

Sonprayag to Badrinath: how to do a road trip? As Hindu mythology states, the correct order of Chardham Yatra is Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. So we will discuss traveling from Sonprayag to Badrinath first, and then if anyone wants to travel from Badrinath to Kedarnath, they can check it out below. Pilgrims coming for Badri-Kedar darshan during the Chardham Yatra season definitely ask how to visit Badrinath from Kedarnath or what is the shortest route to travel from Sonprayag to Badrinath. Here we will answer all of your questions regarding travel between Sonprayag and Badrinath. Let’s start with the exact distances between the two destinations. Sonprayag to Badrinath Distance Places Distance Distance from Kedarnath to Gaurikund 18 km Trek Distance from Gaurikund to Sonprayag 5 Kms Distance via Ukhimath-Chopta-Mandal-Gopeshwar-Chamoli Road (Shortest) 211 Kms Total road Distance Kedarnath to Badrinath 239 km (By Road) & 18 Kms (Trek) The Distance via Rudraprayag (Long but Wide Roads) 230 Kms Chardham Yatra is one of the holiest pilgrimages for any Hindu. Pilgrims from all over the globe visit the Chardham shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. This long Chardham Yatra could be done by Road and Air route. In a similar manner, one can visit Kedarnath to Badrinath through road and Heli service. The Helicopter services are available from Phata helipad to Kedarnath and return to Phata helipad. Delhi to Badrinath Road Route The Road Route is th...