By Road: The most popular mode of transportation to travel from Rishikesh to Kedarnath is by road. You can take a taxi from Rishikesh to Kedarnath , which is the base camp for Kedarnath. It takes around 6-7 hours to reach Gaurikund from Rishikesh. From Gaurikund, you must trek for around 16 km (about 9.94 mi) to reach Kedarnath. By Helicopter: Another way to reach Kedarnath from Rishikesh is by helicopter. There are regular helicopter services available from Phata, which is around 42 km (about 26.1 mi) from Kedarnath. The helicopter ride takes around 8-10 minutes to reach Kedarnath. You can take a taxi or a shared cab from Rishikesh to Phata. By Train: The nearest railway station to Rishikesh is Haridwar Junction, which is around 25 km (about 15.53 mi) away. From Haridwar, you can take a taxi or a shared cab to reach Gaurikund or Phata. However, there is no direct train service available from Rishikesh to Kedarnath. By Bus: Uttarakhand Transport Corporation (UTC) and private operators run regular bus services from Rishikesh to Gaurikund. The bus journey takes around 8-9 hours to reach Gaurikund. From Gaurikund, you must trek for around 16 km (about 9.94 mi) to reach Kedarnath. By Car: If you are travelling in a group or with family, you can also hire a car from Rishikesh to Gaurikund. The journey takes around 6-7 hours, and the car can be parked at Gaurikund. From Gaurikund, you must trek for around 16 km (about 9.94 mi) to reach Kedarnath. It is advisable to check the weather conditions and road conditions before planning your trip to Kedarnath, especially during the monsoon season. Additionally, bring warm clothes, raincoats, and comfortable shoes for trekking.