Sara Ali Khan Returns To Kedarnath, Calls It "The Only Place That Feels Like Home"

Actor Sara Ali Khan loves to travel and explore the world. However, if there's one place that pulls at her heartstrings every year, it's Kedarnath. The town is the most remote of the four Chota Char Dham pilgrimage sites and draws devotees from across the country to offer prayers to Lord Shiva. The Kedarnath temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. Behind the temple stand the majestic Kedarnath peak, Kedar Dome, and other Himalayan summits.

This spiritual site holds a special place in Sara's heart, as it was here that she shot her debut film Kedarnath (2018), opposite Sushant Singh Rajput. Since then, Sara has made it a tradition to visit Kedarnath annually to offer her prayers. Her recent trip was filled with smiles, stunning sunsets, temple visits, and long scenic hikes.

She flooded her Instagram with a carousel of pictures and videos, capturing the serenity of her journey. Bundled up in layers to brave the chilly weather, Sara made sure to enjoy the local delicacies and explore the trails during the day.

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She also shared several pictures from her temple visits and wrote in one of her Stories: "Agle saal phir bulana [Please call me next year too]" - a heartfelt sign of a memorable trip.

Expressing her gratitude and awe for the place, Sara wrote, "Jai Shree Kedar. The only place in the world that feels totally familiar and still leaves me awestruck and in wonder every single time. Only gratitude. Thank you for giving me everything that I have and making me everything that I am."

In an earlier interview with NDTV, Sara talked about her love for Kedarnath. She said, "I have gone to Kedarnath quite a few times, hopefully [will go] every year. I am who I am because of that place. Most people who come here have watched the film; therefore, they know me. If I am sitting around a dhaba near Kedarnath, most people do recognise me - but sometimes one odd traveller will just ask for directions to the temple."

Sara's annual Kedarnath trips - full of simplicity and gratitude - are a wonderful example of travelling not to escape, but to meet yourself again.