🕉️ Kedarnath Temple Darshan Timings
- Darshan: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM (approx.)
Open only from about late April/May (Akshaya Tritiya) to Bhai Dooj in October/November. In winter the deity is worshipped at Ukhimath. Registration for the Char Dham Yatra is required.
Timings change on festivals and special days, so please check with the temple before you visit.
🪔 Aarti Schedule
- Maha Abhishek – early morning
- Shringar Aarti – evening
About Kedarnath Temple
Kedarnath, high in the Garhwal Himalayas beside the Mandakini river, is the highest of the twelve Jyotirlingas and part of the Char Dham and Panch Kedar pilgrimages. The stone temple is believed to have been revived by Adi Shankaracharya.
🚆 How to Reach Kedarnath Temple
By train: Rishikesh / Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station, about 215 km to Gaurikund.
By air: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun.
By road: Road to Gaurikund, then a 16–18 km trek; ponies, palkis and helicopter services from Phata/Guptkashi.
👕 Dress Code & Rules
Warm layered clothing, rain jacket and trekking shoes. Weather changes quickly at 3,583 m.
FAQs about Kedarnath Temple
What are the darshan timings of Kedarnath Temple?
Open only from about late April/May (Akshaya Tritiya) to Bhai Dooj in October/November. In winter the deity is worshipped at Ukhimath. Registration for the Char Dham Yatra is required.
Is there a dress code at Kedarnath Temple?
Warm layered clothing, rain jacket and trekking shoes. Weather changes quickly at 3,583 m.
Last updated: · Timings and dates are for general guidance. Please confirm with the temple or your family priest.