Route: Mumbai - Dehradun - Guptakashi - Kedarnath - Guptakashi - Dehradun - Mumbai
(Mumbai-Dehradun by flight ; Dehradun -kedarnath by taxi) By rail: The Haridwar Railway Station is the nearest railhead to Kedarnath. Trek to Kedarnath: From Gaurikund (14km) or from Sonprayag (5 km) can also visit
1. Gandhi Sarovar also known as Chorabari Tal.
2. Gaurikund Temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati.
3. Visit Vasuki Taal situated at an average height of 14,200 feet above sea level.
4. Visit Bhairav Temple situated south of the Kedarnath Temple. *Kedarnath weather and temple closing months* The Kedarnath Temple remains closed all of winter due snowfall. During these six months (between November and April), the palanquin along with the festival idol of Kedarnath is shifted to Ukhimath near Guptakashi. Places to visit in Kedarnath
1. Bhairava Temple, Lord Bhairava.
2. Chorabari Tal, also called the Gandhi Sarovar.
3. Sonprayag: About 20 kilometre from Kedarnath. Treks
1.Chorabari Tal trek
2.Bhairava Temple trek
3.Vasuki Tal trek
4.Chopta-Tunganath-Chandrashila trek
5.Madhyamaheshwar Temple trek
6.Kalpeshwar Temple trek
7.Deori Tal trek Accommodation in Kedarnath
1. You can stay at the GMVN Tourist Bungalow in Kedarnath located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. 2. Hotels - Hotel Mandakini on Badrinath Road, Kedar River Retreat in Rampur, Rudraprayag, Samrat Resort on Badrinath Road in Rudraprayag, etc Best time to visit Kedarnath In the summer months between April and June when the cold is not bitter and the days are pleasant to cool. Winter in Kedarnath (October to March)
Winter is freezing cold with temperatures dropping to sub-zero levels and not at all ideal if you have a trek in mind. Also the Kedarnath Temple remains shut through the entire season.
Considering you've got only 4 days, you won't want to spend a lot of time on the way. Starting from Ghaziabad, you can visit the Kumaon region in the Uttarakhand as it offers a variety of off-beat locations.
If you haven't been to Mukteshwar, that would be a perfect pick for you. Located at a slightly higher altitude as compared to Nainital, Mukteshwar is known for its tranquil and calm environment.
There's a Mukteshwar Mahadev temple on the top of the hill where you can sit in the silence surrounded by the deodar trees and it follows a small hike through the forest and offers you mesmerizing views of Himalayan peaks of Trishul, Nanda Devi and Panchachuli (considered by almost everyone to be one of the best in Uttarakhand)
Brownie points - on your way to the view point, there's 1 small cafe (you won't miss it) that offers amazing momos. You can stay at Hotel Golden Peak (ask for the room with the balcony - it offers a great view of the sunrise) and its economical as well. Let me know if this was helpful and also let me know where did you visit.