Gaurikund
in Rudraprayag of State of Uttarakhand, India

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
30.660 and 79.033 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 30° 39' 37" and E 79° 1' 57"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - INR
Spoken languages:
English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya, Panjabi, Assamese, Bihari , Kashmiri, Nepali, Sindhi, Sanskrit, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:51 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:33 am and 6:49 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.155 and -109.432 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hanga Roa
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for India in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to India.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning India. Last Update: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Delve into Gaurikund

Gaurikund in Rudraprayag (State of Uttarakhand) is located in India about 177 mi (or 285 km) north-east of New Delhi, the country's capital town.

Current time in Gaurikund is now 10:51 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kolkata with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Gaurikund, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in India is Dehradun Airport in a distance of 60 mi (or 97 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in India is Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks in a distance of 38 mi (or 61 km), East.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dehra Dun, Diyag, Toding, Qumudi and Gar. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 9%
Air Humidity 36%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 86% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

20°C (67 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

21°C (69 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

21°C (69 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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way to kedarnath.avi

Published: March 30, 2011
Length: 12:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: munnu3280

yatra kedarnath 2010 by jonny ,narinder ,manish and ashu.


Gaurikund to Kedarnath

Published: June 02, 2012
Length: 43:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Seetha Sriraman

Gaurikund to Kedarnath Trekking Route, You can go on a horse, Doli or by Walk. Taken in May 2012.


Gaurikund to Kedarnath

Published: June 02, 2012
Length: 34:55 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Seetha Sriraman

Gaurikund to Kedarnath Trekking Route, You can go on a horse, Doli or by Walk. Taken in May 2012.


Kedarnath Helicopter Service Online Booking

Published: March 05, 2013
Length: 36:29 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Preeti Roy

Guide for online booking of Helicopter tickets on http://www.kedarnath-helicopter-booking.triptochardham.com/ .Kindly watch this video carefuly to know how to book tickets for helicopter service...


Welcome to the Punjabi Dhaba in Kedarnath

Published: October 12, 2012
Length: 26:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: indiavideodotorg

A Punjabi Dhaba located on the way to Kedarnath, a popular pilgrim destination in Uttarakhand. For more - http://www.indiavideo.org/uttarakhand/travel/punjabi-dhaba-kedarnath-8412.php.


Mandakini River,Kedarnath

Published: June 20, 2013
Length: 24:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dr.Bharatsinh Kosamiya

I had taken this video at Kedarnath ....in May 2012 during our Chardham Yatra.


Sunrise in Kedarnath peaks

Published: May 30, 2014
Length: 10:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: indiavideodotorg

Pilgrim Centres In Uttarakhand click: http://www.indiavideo.org/uttarakhand/topics/pilgrim-centre/ Located at an altitude of about 3584 m, Kedarnath is one of the four major sites in India's...


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Published: May 14, 2014
Length: 02:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Samiran Roy Choudhury

At the opening day of KEDARNATH (04.05.2014)


Kedarnath in October, 2012 by Tarun Siwahan

Published: August 01, 2013
Length: 15:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tarun Siwahan


River Rafting in Uttarakhand, White Water River Rafting in Uttaranchal, Trekking in Uttarakhand

Published: September 25, 2014
Length: 04:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Savartak Travels

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Gauri Kund

Gauri Kund is an important Hindu pilgrimage site on the way to Kedarnath, which is another nine miles uphill from there. It is situated at an altitude of more than 6000 feet in the Garhwal Himalayas. Kedarnath is one of the most sacred sites in Hinduism and it is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is venerated as a Paadal Petra Sthalam by the 6th-7th century Nayanars saints. Gauri Kund is connected with Shiva's wife Parvati, also known as Gauri in various parts of India.

Located at 30.65, 79.0167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Padal Petra Stalam, Tourism in Uttarakhand, Hot springs of India, Villages in Rudraprayag district


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Gaurikund