Kedarnath Dham Yatra 2025

This year plan a tour to the revered Kedarnath dham with your people and seek blessings of Lord Shiva. This pious temple is in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand and witnesses lakhs of devotees every year and is proudly standing at an altitude of 3580m. Kedarnath Dham is part of the Chota Chardham circuit in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand and is one of the twelve jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.

Kedarnath Dham Yatra Packages

If you are planning a yatra to Kedarnath Dham go with our meticulously planned Kedarnath packages which offer systematically planned itinerary that will surely give you a lifetime experience. Our range of Kedarnath packages ensures a harmonious pilgrimage and carefully keeps track right from your comfortable stay, and guided tours and promises a hassle-free tour.

In and around places to visit on your way to Kedarnath Dham

Haridwar

What can be as better as starting the Kedarnath yatra from another pious city, Haridwar located in Uttarakhand? Haridwar is one of the seven holiest cities in India. Dotted with many revered temples and ashrams Haridwar witnesses millions of devotees who come to take a dip in the holy river Ganga. The key highlight of this place is its Ganga Aarti held at the Har ki Pauri every evening.

Rishikesh

Another major and amazing place to visit is Rishikesh, labeled as the Yoga Capital of the World. One of the very famous pilgrimage towns Rishikesh is quite famous for its adventure activities and yes numerous ashrams teaching spirituality, yoga, and meditation. Visit this place for its revered temples, and the Ganga aarti conducted at Parmarth Niketan and Triveni Ghat.

Dhari Devi Temple

The pious Dhari Devi temple is located on the banks of the Alaknanda River and is situated on the Badrinath road between Srinagar and Rudraprayag. There is a strong belief that the Dhari devi idol shall not be put under any roof and thus there is an open sky above the idol in this temple.

Sonprayag

Yet another alluring place to add to your itinerary is Sonprayg, situated in the beautiful Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand and holds profound religious significance as it marks the pious confluence of two rivers- Basuki and Mandakini. This place serves as a pivotal point of the Yatris embarking on the Chardham yatra which includes the shrines of Kedarnath and Badrinath.

Gaurikund

Gaurikund is the starting point of the Kedarnatha trek and is in Guptkashi. This place is named after the goddess Parvati. This place is located on the banks of river Mandakini and is nestled at an altitude of 2000mts above sea level. Make sure to visit the very famous Gaurikund temple and Gauri Lake.

The Best Time To Visit Kedarnath Dham

Kedarnath Dham is visited by the pilgrims throughout the season except for the closing months of it. For a season-wise description go through below mentioned seasons and plan your yatra accordingly-

Summer

The summer starts in May and lasts till June. This is the perfect time for darshan as the temperature hovers around 17 degrees Celsius. You can easily explore the other in and around places too as the weather is salubrious during this time.

Monsoon

Monsoon starts in July and ends in August with the temperature dropping down to 12 degrees Celsius. This season witnesses heavy rainfalls and landslides thus this season is not suitable for the pilgrims eager to visit Kedarnath. Avoid this season, but if you want to visit in season, pack essentials to save yourself from heavy rain.

Winter

Winters is witnessed in November and lasts till April. This is not a good time to visit Kedarnath as the roads to Kedarnath get blocked due to heavy snowfall and thus the Kedarnath temple remains closed during this time as the temperature here goes to sub-zero.

Types of Kedarnath Packages

Family Packages

The Kedarnath family package is a gift for your family. Numerous Kedarnath family packages are thoughtfully designed and ensure a hassle-free yatra and yes an opportunity to create wondrous memories with your family.

Solo Packages

The Kedarnath solo yatra package is designed in such a way that a pilgrim will find it very easy to commence the Kedarnath yatra without any chaos. This kind of package is for those who want to break the shackle. So go for this unmatchable experience and have an impeccable experience on your own and have some good memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Group Packages

The group tour package is with either family and friends which gives a great experience traveling and exploring places. These packages are a fantastic way to get away from the pressure of hassle at work and can also prove to be an amazing time to strengthen the bond.

How To Reach Kedarnath

Kedarnath is well-connected with most of the major cities. For a detailed description go through the below guided information about how to reach Kedarnath.

By road

Pilgrims coming from any city or state of India need to reach Dehradun or Delhi first. After this, you will be transferred towards Gaurikund which is the point where the road to Kedarnath ends and one needs to commence a trek to reach Kedarnath Dham right from here. Gaurikund is well connected by motorable roads.            

By Helicopter

If you have less time or want to avoid the tiredness of 16kms of trekking you can opt for a Helicopter ride to Kedarnath. One can straightaway take a helicopter ride from Sahastradhara helipad in Dehradun and can reach directly to Kedarnath, but if one does not want to cover the distance from Dehradun one can avail of this service from different helipads like Guptkashi, Sersi, and Phata.

Opening and closing times of Kedarnath Temple

Kedarnath Dham is open only for six months. The dates are generally declared by the Chardham committee, Kedar-Badri Mandir Samiti before the holy day of Akshaya Tritiya. Kedarnath Dham close on Yama Dwitiya Bhai Dhooj. Kedarnath temple opens with the arrival of summer in April-May and closes with the starting of winter months- Oct-Nov. So plan accordingly.

Do’s and Don’t’s for Kedarnath trek

Gift yourself a trek that will leave you spellbound. Have an experience of trekking trails filled with an abundance of snow and several wondrous vistas that will completely soothe your senses. Have a look at some of the do’s and don’t’s if you are planning a Kedarnath trek-

Do’s

Waterproof shoes, First aid kit, Water bottles, A good quality backpack, Snacks, Sunscreen and insect repellent, Headlamp, Polyfill Jacket, Trek poles, Gloves, Power bank, Raincoat

Don't's

Overpacking, Weather warnings, Solo trekking without experience, Consume alcohol and smoking