Shri Bhairavnath Mandir Kedarnath

The Bhairavnath Temple is located in Uttarakhand. The temple is situated on a hillock 500 meters from Kedarnath. The temple is dedicated to Lord Bhairav. It is believed that Baba Bhairav nath is the protector of the Kedarnath The visit to Bhairav temple is a must while visiting Kedarnath. Devotees pay their respects to Bhairav before entering the main temple, considering him the guardian and protector of the holy site.

The Bhairavnath temples are the guardians and protectors of the holy pilgrimage place. The temple is located near the Kedarnath Temple. Devotees around the world visit Bhairavnath Temple while visiting the Kedarnath Temple.

Best Time to Visit Bhairavnath Temple

The best time to visit Kedarnath is from April to June. The times when the mountain is open for the devotees to visit.

How to Reach Bhairavnath Temple

To reach Bhairavnath Temple, one can easily book a flight or train or go by flight to the temple, so it is easy to reach there. Some ways are given below.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Bhairavnath Temple, situated 241 km from the temple in Rishikesh. It is a well-connected railway station connecting many major cities of the country.

By Road

You can easily reach the temple by road, as plan a trip directly to Gaurikund, and from there the trek of 16 km will lead you to the temple. Thus, one can reach GauriKund, which is well connected with different state and city highways.

By Air

The nearest airport is Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (250 km), which connects flights from various cities all over the country. To reach this place by Airways, one can easily book a flight to this airport and reach Bhairavnath Temple.

Bhairavnath Temple History

The temple has its history. The Lord Bhairav is known as the (Kshetrapal) of the area as the protector who protects the valley and safeguards the area from evil spirits and negative energy. Thus, being a protector of the temple at times of harsh weather is the history and present of the temple. The people visit here to see the protector, Bhairav, who protects the valley in the times of the harsh months.