Among the Himalayan shrines at Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, the most satisfying for a Yarti is to foot it out all of 14 km from Gaurikund to Kedarnath. Having made the trek three times in last 25 years, it is not surprising that I posses a large collection of images taken at various stages of trek. For one, the arduous trek necessitates one to take a large number of breaks to get one’s breath back. What better opportunity can be there to click some frames of the glorious display of nature’s landscape largesse. Following 18 images selected from my collection from three treks to Kedarnath for sharing with my readers.
Frame 1: May 1984
Dawn breaks as we commence the trek
Frame 2: May 1984
Pilgrims’ Progress
Pilgrims’ Progress
Frame 3: May 1984
Cloud Rise at Kedarnath Valley
Frame 4: May 1984
Arrival at Kedarnath Valley 
Frame 5: May 1984
Return Trek
Frame 6: May 2006
The Initial Trek Route
Frame 7: May 2006
Breather at Waterfall
Frame 8: May 2006
Half Way Through Trek Nearing Ramwada
Frame 9: May 2006
Ramwada Village A Close View
Frame 10: May 2006
Through Cloud and Mist
Frame 11: May 2006
Frame 11: May 2006
Top View of Trek Route
Frame 12: May 2006
Top View of Trek Route
Frame 13: May 2006
Arriving at Garud Chatti
Frame 14: May 2006
Reaching Kedarnath Plateau and Dwelling
Frame 15: May 2007
Bridge Overlooking Snow – mass
Frame 16: May 2007
At Ramwada – Lazy day for horses
Frame 17: May 2007
View at Ramwada – A picture post card view
Frame 18: May 2007
Frame 18: May 2007
View at Ramwada – The Village
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