Kedarnath is located at an altitude of 3583m and situated at the shores of river Mandakini surrounded by snow capped mountain peaks and wooded forests at its backdrop. Kedarnath has gained its importance because of the famous kedarnath temple. The town is flanked by snow-capped peaks, most prominently the Kedarnath Mountain. The nearest road head is at Gaurikund about 16 km away. The Kedarnath trek located within the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, a 16-km route from Gaurikund to Kedarnath temple, is the most popular here. The trail meanders through forest-covered mountains, glaciers and is criss-crossed by numerous waterfalls. It is a medium to steep trek.