By Road (to Gaurikund):
- Nearest major city: Rishikesh (223 km) or Haridwar (247 km)
- Drive to Gaurikund (the last motor road point) via Rudraprayag → Ukhimath → Rampur
- Taxis can be booked from Haridwar, Rishikesh, or Dehradun
By Train:
- Nearest railway station: Rishikesh (then road to Gaurikund)
- Haridwar and Kotdwar are also connected by train
By Air:
- Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
- From Dehradun, take a taxi to Gaurikund (~6–7 hours)
By Helicopter:
- Direct helicopter services operate from Phata, Sersi, Sitapur, Guptkashi, and Agastmuni
- Book via official IRCTC helicopter service or registered operators
- Flight time: approximately 10 minutes from base camp to Kedarnath
Trek (Gaurikund to Kedarnath):
- Distance: 16 km one way
- Altitude gain: 3,583m to 3,583m (Kedarnath)
- Difficulty: Moderate — most pilgrims complete it in 6–8 hours
- Porter, mule, and palkhi services are available at Gaurikund