Kedarnath Yatra 2024

Kedarnath Yatra, located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, is one of the most paramount locations for worshipers of Shiva. A conical rock formation inside the temple is worshipped as Lord Shiva in his “Sadashiva” form.

Shree Kedarnath Temple

The Kedarnath temple, is a part of Chardham pilgrimage circuit, and is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in India. Behind the Kedarnath temple, stand the Kedarnath peak, Kedar Dome and other Himalayan peaks.

Kedarnath Opening & Closing Dates:

• • 1. Best time to visit: April-Oct. is the best time to visit & due to heavy snowfall, winter months’ town will closed
  • 2. Darshan Timing: Temple opens at 4:00 AM & closes around 8:00 PM
  • 3. Kedarnath Temple Opening Date: 10 May 2024 Morning 7:00 AM
  • 4. Kedarnath Temple Closing Date 2024: November
  • 5. How to reach Kedarnath: Best time to visit: Apr-Jun & Sep-Oct. Summer & post-monsoon is the best time to visit

How to reach Kedarnath:

By Train – The nearest railway station to Kedarnath is Rishikesh. Rishikesh railway station is situated 216 kilometers before Kedarnath on NH58.
By Road – Buses and Taxis to Gaurikund are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand like Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Pauri, Tehri, Uttarkashi, Srinagar, Chamoli, etc. Gaurikund lies on National Highway 109 which connects Rudraprayag with Kedarnath.
By Air – Jolly Grant is the nearest airport to Kedarnath situated at a distance of 238 kilometers.

Places to See in Kedarnath:

• a. Many scenic and spiritual places to visit are Madhyamaheshwar Temple, Kalpeshwar Temple, Rudranath Temple
• b. The popular treks nearby Kedarnath are Vasuki Tal Trek, Chorabari Tal, Chopta-Tungnath-Chandrashila trek