Kedarnath is a pilgrimage site or tirtha dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva. It is one of the four pilgrimage spots that form a part of the Uttarkhand Char Dham yatra or Chota Char Dham yatra. The temple's construction is credited to the Pandava brothers mentioned in the Mahabharata.
Located in the Rudra Himalayan Ranges near Mandakini River, Kedarnath is settled amidst the mountain scape of the Rudraprayag district. From Dehradun, Kedarnath Temple is 274 km and from Haridwar, Kedarnath is around 245 km.