Kedarnath

The highest of the twelve Jyotirlingas, at about 3,580 m in the Garhwal Himalaya, reached by a trek of about 16 km from Gaurikund (ponies, palkis and helicopters available). Part of the Char Dham yatra.

Plan this pilgrimage (4 days)Official booking site ↗

Best time to go

The temple opens around late April–May and closes around Diwali (October–November). Avoid the peak monsoon (July–August) when landslides block roads.

Festivals (expect crowds)

Darshan & practical tips

Timings, dress codes and booking rules change — confirm on the official temple or trust site before you travel.

How to reach Kedarnath

Suggested 4-day plan

  1. Day 1: Kedarnath Temple → Shree Kashi Vishwanath Temple → Mata Chandrabadni Temple
  2. Day 2: Triyuginarayan Temple → Ukhimath Omkareshwar Temple → Kartik Swami Temple
  3. Day 3: Shri Tungnath Temple, Panch Kedar → Shri Rudranath Temple, Panch Kedar → Shri Gopinath Temple
  4. Day 4: Shri Kalpeshwar Mandir, Panch Kedar → Auli Hill Station → Valley of Flowers National Park

Make it my trip — add stays, trains and tripmates

Temples near Kedarnath

Other places to see nearby

Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Kedarnath?

The temple opens around late April–May and closes around Diwali (October–November). Avoid the peak monsoon (July–August) when landslides block roads.

How do I reach Kedarnath?

By train: Raiwala (RWL), 142 km. By air: Dehradun (Jauligrant) (DED), 131 km; Chandigarh (IXC), 272 km. By road from Joshimath (~65 km), Mussoorie (~126 km), Rishikesh (~132 km).

How many days do I need for Kedarnath?

Plan 4 days to include darshan and the main places nearby; add a day around festivals and weekends.

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