Gaurikund, one of the most sacred place and holds great importance in Kedarnath Yatra. Located at an altitude of 6502 feet above the sea level is the starting point of Kedarnath tour. It is just 16 kms away from the famous Kedarnath temple and a source of hot water spring located beside the Mandakini River. It’s a strong belief that any one going for Kedarnath should take bath in Gaurikund to make it’s yatra successful.
As per the holy scriptures and folklore it is believed that Maa Parvati meditated at this point to allure lord Shiva to marry her. It is a place where Lord shiva had accepted Maa Parvati’s proposal of marriage and got married at Triyuginarayan temple which is located at a distance of 13 kms from Gaurikund. According to other mythology it is also believed that this is the place where lord Shiva beheaded his son lord Ganesh when he stopped him from entering as Maa Parvati was taking bath at Gaurikund and asked him to guard that area. Later lord shiva replaced Ganesha’s head with the head of a elephant.
You can visit Gaurimai Mandir which is located near Gaurikund. This temple is dedicated to Maa Parvati. The lake at Gaurikund is also known as parvati sarovar and this is the place where Maa parvati had gave birth to lord Ganesha. This place holds a great importance in Hindu tradition and Kedarnath yatra tour. If you are going for Kedarnath yatra don’t forget to take bath in hot water kund before starting your trip to meet lord Shiva.
Gaurikund is itself a marvelous place and surrounded by natural beauty all around. Madakini river flow just beside the hot water spring and the high mountains surround this place. If you have time and wish to explore some more beautiful places around then you can visit some other place listed below. In addition to natural beauty these places also holds great divine power and importance in our tradition.
Do you know the marriage spot of lord shiva is yet exists and very close to Gauri Kund. Yes you heard right, the Triyuginarayan temple which is a marriage spot of lord shiva and Maa Parvati is yet in existence and is just 13 kms from Gaurikund.This temple got it name as Triyuginarayan as it has seen three yugas and had witnesses the first love marriage on earth. If you are goint to Gaurikund temple then this is a must to visit temple.People offer woods and Sesame seed in the perpetual fire or Akhand dhuni which his burning there since the marriage of lord Shiva and Maa Parvati.
One of the highest shiva temple on earth is Tungnath temple which is just 68 kms from this place. On the way you will also got to visit Chopta which is also famous as Switzerland of India due to it’s immense beauty all around.
One of the most important pilgrimage site for Hindus, Kedarnath temple is just 16 kms away from Gaurikund. Everyone visiting this place must visit to Kedarnath. You can also cover both the places during your Kedarnath yatra. We also provide Kedarnath tour package which covers the site seeing of Dev prayag, Rudraprayag, Dhari Devi Temple, Guptkashi, Sonprayg and Gaurikund. Check out with our customer care executive for detail about Kedarnath yatra package cost and available dates.
It is a pristine lake located at a distance of 8 kms from the holy Kedarnath temple. It is a lake which is similar to the snake shape which is found on the neck of lord Shiva. This lake is also famous for the Brahma Kamal which is very faviourite to lord shiva.
Gaurikund is located at a distance of 5 kms from Sonprayag till which any outside vehicle is allowed. After Sonprayag you have to take a government operated taxi to cover this five kilometers. This will cost you Rs 50 per person for one side travel. To reach Sonprayag first you have to reach to Haridwar / Rishikesh / Dehradun which is 245 kms from Gaurikund. You will get direct flight, train or bus from your home city to this location. Nearest airport to Gaurikund is Jolly grant airport which is also known as Dehradun airport. You will get a direct flight from your home city to this airport. Nearest railway station to this place is this place is Haridwar or Rishikesh or Dehradun. Very few direct trains are available for Rishikesh, but you will get many train from your home city to Dehradun and Haridwar. From there you can hire your personal cab, shared cab or you can directly take a government bus to reach this.
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