Kedarnath is a religious landmark for Hindus, considered one of the most significant places for Hindus. As we know, the Kedarnath temple opens only for 6 months. Kedarnath Temple decided to close the kapat in winter due to heavy snowfall and the temperature being below zero.
Kedarnath Temple is a part of the Chardham Yatra, a pilgrimage for Hindus. It is also one of the twelve Jyotirlingas surrounded by the gigantic Himalayas. But this historic and religious temple isn’t open to devotees all year long.
Kedarnath Opening Date 2026
The opening dates and times of the Kedarnath Temple are decided on the auspicious day of Akshay Tritya and declared on the Mahashivratri.
This is decided by the priest of Ukhimath’s Omkareshwar Temple after calculation on the Panchang. Normally, the Kedarnath temple opens on the Subh Muhurat of Akshay Tritya.
| Kedarnath Kapat Opening Date | 22 April 2026 |
| Kedarnath Kapat Opening Time | 8:00 AM |
Kedarnath Kapat Closing Date and Time 2026
The closing date of Kedarnath is fixed on the day of Bhai Dooj, and the temple is closed after the Pooja Archana in the Morning.
| Kedarnath Kapat Closing Date | 11 November 2026 |
| Kedarnath Kapat Closing Time | 8:30 AM |
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Kedarnath Temple Timings
The temple opens at 4:00 AM in the morning and closes at 9:00 PM. Due to the huge number of devotees coming in for blessings, the temple timings were extended.
Kedarnath Temple Aarti Timings
The Daily Pooja begins at 4:00 AM with Maha Abhishek.
Note: Devotees can only touch the idol before 3:00 PM and do the Abhishek with Ghee. After that, devotees can take darshan but cannot touch the Lingam.
Shayan Aarti from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in the evening.
Kedarnath Darshan Timings
The temple opens up for darshan at 7:00 AM and stays open till 3:00 PM. Then the temple closes for 2 hours and opens for darshan at 5:00 PM.
| Temple Timings | Time |
|---|---|
| Kedarnath Temple Morning Darshan Time | 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Kedarnath Temple Evening Darshan Time | 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
| Kedarnath Temple Night Time | 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM |
Note: Kedarnath temple is closed between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
Kedarnath Temple Timings During Shrawan Month
| Days | Kedarnath Temple Morning Timings | Kedarnath Temple Evening Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
How To Reach Kedarnath Temple
By Air
The nearest airport to Kedarnath is Jolly Grant Airport, situated at a distance of 238 km. From the airport, you can easily get to Gaurikund; local transportation is easily available to reach there.
By Rail
The nearest railway station to Kedarnath is at Rishikesh, at a distance of 216 km. Gaurikund connects well to Rishikesh, so one can easily get the local transportation facilities from the Rishikesh Railway station to Gaurikund.
By Road
Take the National Highway 109, which connects Rudraprayag and Kedarnath.
Gaurikund connects well to all the nearby cities, such as Rishikesh, Haridwar, Pauri, Srinagar, Chamoli, Uttarkashi, etc., by cabs and buses. So one can easily get to Gaurikund by road.
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Kedarnath Temple Distance from Different Locations
- Gaurikund to Kedarnath – 16 km
- Phata to Kedarnath – 19 km
- Guptkashi to Kedarnath – 23.5 km
- Rudraprayag to Kedarnath – 50.7 km
- Dehradun to Kedarnath – 254 km
- Haridwar to Kedarnath – 239 km
Where to Stay in Kedarnath?
There are many options available for Accommodation in Kedarnath. Here are some of the best options available for you where you can stay near the Kedarnath temple at an affordable price with complete amenities.
- Hotel Behl Ashram
- Aastha Path (Kedarnath Corridor)
- Kedarnath Sitapur House 2
- Leela Mahadev Guest House
- Sunil Guest House
Things to Carry for Kedarnath Trek
If you are planning to reach the Kedarath temple by walking, then you should keep in mind the following things to make your journey easy.
- Carry light Baggage
- Carry enough Warm Clothes
- The guide is available for both Hindi and English Communication
- Carry a Water Bottle
- Carry Medicine and first aid.
- Need to carry an individual umbrella and raincoat.
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FAQs
Kedarnath temple will be opened on 22 April 2026 for all the devotees.
Tourists visiting the Kedarnath Yatra can register themselves on the Uttarakhand Government website.
Chardham Yatra will start in mid-April 2026.
The best seasons to visit Kedarnath are April to June and September to October.
Best stay options close to the Kedarnath temple are available with an online booking facility at YatraDham.Org
Kedarnath Temple will be closed on 11 November 2026.
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