Visitor Information
- Famous for: Religious Pilgrimage, Seeking Experience
- Visit Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Shankaracharya Samadhi, is the resting place of Adi Shankaracharya, and it is an extremely renowned place of visit in Kedarnath. Adi Shankaracharya is deemed as a prominent Hindu philosopher and theologian, who not only contributed to substantial development in Hindu thought, but has also renovated the Kedarnath temple. The Samadhi resonates with his followers the ideas of Oneness and human connectivity, something that the great proponent of Hindu thought also stood for.
Traveler Tips
- Avoid visiting Kedarnath during rainy season, as the place is prone to landslides and roads also get slippery.
Things to Do
- A spring of hot water is present at the Samadhi, which is believed to remove the climatic sufferings of the devotees. Be sure to witness the spring.
- Be sure to visit the Kedarnath Temple, one of the four pit stops in the Char Dham Yatra.
- You can also visit the Vasuki Tal, a mesmerizing lake made up of crystal clear waters and scenic surroundings.
Best Time to Visit
Summer season, with the warm sunlight penetrating through the high mountains, is the best time to visit most of the sightseeing and tourist attractions in Kedarnath. To truly enjoy the peace and quiet of the Samadhi, visit it in the warm and comfortable months of the summer season. The winter season is difficult to manage, with temperatures dropping below freezing point at times. Therefore, summers remains the ideal time to visit Kedarnath.
How to Reach
The place is quite easy to locate, as it is situated right after the Kedarnath Temple, a major attraction of the town. You can reach the place via railways, the nearest railway station being Rishikesh. For those who prefer traveling by air, nearest airport would be the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. Kedarnath is also well connected by buses and taxis that ply from surrounding cities as well as from the nearby airports and railway stations.
Interesting Facts and Trivia About Shankaracharya Samadhi
- Adi Shankaracharaya was born in the 8th century, and he was an extraordinary discipline at the Gurukul, learning complex and abstract philosophies of life at the tender age of 5.
- He visited various parts of Asia, but Kedarnath was destined to be his resting place.
- At the age of 32, Shankaracharaya decided to achieve the ultimate release from the miseries of his human form and achieve moksha form his human body. He achieved nirvana and it is said that he merged with the land itself.
Nearby Attractions
- Vasuki Tal
- Bhairav Temple
- Chandrapuri
- Sonprayag
- Kalimath
- Phata
- Kedarnath Temple
- Kalpeshwar Temple
- Gaurikund
Nearby Restaurants
- Magpie Restaurant
- Mayadeep Restaurant
- Snow View Restaurant
- Chauhan Guest House
- Hariyali Restaurant
- Saket Restaurant
Shankaracharya samdhi speaks the tale of a learned man, who imparted great knowledge about the meaning of life and the complex universe. He was a man who holds great significance in the development and propagation of Hindu philosophies, and is thus regarded by many, who religiously visit his Samadhi at Kedarnath. Be sure to visit this extraordinary place, pregnant with tales of a spiritually enriched man, who decided by exit his human form at the young age of 32 and become one with the universe.
