As the name suggests this place is dedicated to the shrine of Kedar (lord Shiva) and is probably one of the most visited religious spots in the Indian pilgrimage circuit. Situated at the altitude of 3,580 meter from sea level, Kedarnath is one of the four holy places that encircle the famous Chardham Yatra. Believed to be one of the 12 Jyotirlings of Lord Shiva, Kedarnath shrine is considered as the heaven of every pilgrim and this is why people brave the distant hilly tracks to kedarnath and in spite of its being the remotest site in all Chardhams, it always crowded with devotes. The Mandakini River flowing by this sacred spot serves the ideal setting to wash away one