Things to Remember before taking up Kedarnath Trek

Check the weather forecast before planning the trip. Also, inquire about the weather at Sonprayag check post and then at Gaurikund check post. Further government has made special rules for the continuation and discontinuation of the trek.Get a medical checkup done before going for a Kedarnath trekPeople with respiratory disorders, cardiac disorders, and high blood pressure should take special care Remember while trekking to Kedarnath doesn’t exert yourself too much. Do not lose your breath while walking and halt if you think that you are experiencing shortness of breath. Hire a pony/ horse/ palki from the base camp itself, if you have made up your mind to trek with them. Also check, your horseman is not less than 18 years, as they are not allowed to ride passengers up and downThere are fixed trek timings. Also, if personnel’s stop you going further beyond one-point it’s for your safety and please abide by the rulesThere are accommodations available on the way at Jungle Chatti, Bheembali and Linchauli All mobile networks work well at Kedarnath. The best ones were Vodafone, Jio and BSNL. Airtel was showing 4G but the signal was playing hide and seekBe safe and cautious from the falling stones especially during rain and snow. Recently one pilgrim from Punjab was hit by a shooting stone and she died on the spot.