The Kedarnath Sanctuary in Uttaranchal is an exotic sanctuary dotted with an abundance of flora and fauna. Sprawling over an area of 967 sq km, the sanctuary was established in the year 1972 in Chamoli district. Kedarnath being one of the most holy places in Garhwal, it is visited by hordes of tourists from different countries.

You can reach Kedarnath Sanctuary in Uttaranchal comfortably by air, rail, and road. The closest airport is the Jolly Grant in Dehradun, situated 252 km away. The closest railhead is located at Rishikesh, at a distance of 235 km. Well-connected by an extensive network of roads, the sanctuary is 14 km away from Gaurikund, 47 km from Guptakashi, and 136 km away from Chamoli in Uttaranchal.

The Kedarnath Sanctuary in Uttaranchal is encircled by snow-clad mountains of the great Himalayan mountain range, and a plethora of rivers, glaciers, valleys and forests. At this picturesque sanctuary you can witness a variety of wildlife such as the Snow Leopard, Snow Cock, Musk Spotted Deer, Tahr, Leopard, Serow and several species of birds. In between the years 1978 and 1980, a project funded by WWF was undertaken in this sanctuary, on the research of Musk deer.