Kedarnath Trek Timings : Due to Adverse Weather, No Pilgrims Allowed from Sonprayag after 10:30 am

Kedarnath Trek Timings : Due to Adverse Weather, No Pilgrims Allowed from Sonprayag after 10:30 am

Latest Update : In view of the rain and snowfall in Kedarnath, Pilgrims will not be allowed to visit Kedarnath Dham after 10:30 am from Sonprayag.

Normally, Pilgrims have to start trek before 1:30 pm from Gaurikund to Kedarnath. No pilgrims will be permitted to trek after the last minute. Also pilgrims coming down from Kedarnath have to leave before 05:00 pm. The decision is taken for the safety of pilgrims.

Note : The timings for Kedarnath Trek changes as per weather conditions.

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DM Rudraprayag has given order to follow the new trek timings to Kedarnath. Now trek route will have fix timing for pilgrims visiting Kedarnath Dham. Administration is making sure that pilgrim will not face any issue with it. Any pilgrims will not be allowed to leave for Kedarnath from Sonprayag after 01:00 pm and Gaurikund after 01:30 pm. Similarly pilgrims will not able to continue trek after 05:00 pm from Bhimbali and 06:00 pm from Lincholi.

Published Date: April 29, 2023

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Ankit Choudhury

I have a booking on gmvn jungle chatti,I will not Trek to kedarnath, only will reach the gmvn

Will I be allowed from sonprayag after 10:30 am and from gaurikund after 1:30 pm, if yes what is the max permissible entry time…

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Vrushali Sapre

can i start my trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath at 11 PM

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AMIT SHAW

Sir Mera 2nd Oct to 3rd Oct ‘2023 mera night stay GMVN JANGALCHATTI Trishul complex m h kya mere ko Gourikund se 5 pm k baad Jane ka permission milega ??

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Dsamukha

Hi,

What lodging options are there near the Kedarnath Temple? How much does a one-night stay cost?

Are single rooms permitted?

Possible to travel the 36 kilometers (or 18 kilometers total) between Gaurikund and Kedarnath in a single day?

While trekking, food and refreshments are available?

possible to see next panch kedra mandir

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Char-Dham
Admin
Reply to  Dsamukha

Hi, There are Hotels & GMVN Tents to stay at night ranges between 500 to 5000 rupees. Single beds/ rooms are available. If you are in great fitness, you can do trek up and down in a day too. Ample food and refreshment facilities available on the trek route.

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RAHUL

is it allowed to track for kedarnath at night, can we continue our tracking during night time?

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Rohit kumar
Reply to  RAHUL

Sab thik ho gaya kedarnath ma

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Suraj Mhatre

Can I start journey to return from kedarnath temple to gaurikund after 4 PM ?
Actually we plan One day trek Gaurikund – Kedarnath -Gaurikund so it is Possible,
Kindly Reply

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Praveen
Reply to  Suraj Mhatre

Yes possible ,start from Gaurikund at 5am n reach Kedar by 10am take darshan and start return at 1pm then u will be in Gaurikund around 5pm

Last edited 3 years ago by Praveen
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Goutam Das
Reply to  Praveen

Don’t misguide. It is absolutely difficult. Recently we visited Sri Kedarnath (1st June 2023). Darshan itself will take minimum 5 hours (due to long line). Then trekking is very very difficult. Road condition is very bad. Thousands of pilgrims and thousands of Horses make it more difficult. If it is raining then situation becomes worse. Possibility of raining is most probable. With all this visits to Kedarnath in one day is very very risky and difficult. Moreover no administrations support at all. Luckily we came back safely.

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V Shah

Can i start from sonprayag at 4 am

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Prashant Sharma

sir, what is the best timing in a day to climb gaurikund to kedarnath for Pilgrims?

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Rajeshwar Raj

Sir, if have night halt at jungle chatti, then, can l start from gorikund to jungle chatti at around 5 pm evening?

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Rau

Sir…I plan for trek 14kms.
I’m suffering from chest pain.. can I?
any medical help available on this way?

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Sacred Yatra
Admin
Reply to  Rau

Hi Mr Rau, Please consult your doctor first then plan to trek. Yes there will some basic first aid facilities may be present on the route.

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Rajesh

Sir, Can you please share the road condition for Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath from Haridwar.

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Sacred Yatra
Admin
Reply to  Rajesh

Chardham road is being widen up under well known Chardham All Weather Road project. During the Chardham yatra, pilgrims might get some delays as JCB’s are on work during day & night. Otherwise road are well and good conditions for travel.

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Rajesh
Reply to  Rajesh

Thanks for the reply, great.

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Rajesh

Sir, I had planned with my family including 2 kids of 10 yrs and 12 yrs we are thinking to go by walk from Gaurikund to Kedarnathji for darshan. Please suggest when should we start and what time will it take for us to reach the destination.

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Sacred Yatra
Admin
Reply to  Rajesh

You should start Kedarnath trek early morning and it will take 6-8 hrs to reach Kedarpuri.

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Swami

Sir, if you can Share the Travel duration time in Suzuki Swift Car from Haridwar to Gaurikund with 30 minutes Stop for Snacks. And also Travel Duration time in the above said Car from Gaurikund to Badrinath ji Temple with 30 minutes break for Snacks. Please do confirm. Well in Advance Thanks.

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Sacred Yatra
Admin
Reply to  Swami

Hi, it will take minimum 8-9 hrs including 30 min snacks break to reach Gaurikund from Haridwar. From Gaurikund to Badrinath it will take 7-8 hrs.

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Swami

How many Hours will it take in Horse ride from Gaurikund to Kedarnath j. And by Walk for a Normal Healthy person of 5o years Age to Climb from Gaurikund to Kedarnath ji

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Sacred Yatra
Admin
Reply to  Swami

Horse will atke 5 hrs to reach Kedarnath from Gaurikund. It will take 6-7 hrs to reach by walk.

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Swami

Till what maximum time it is Allowed for Trekking from Gaurikund to Kedarnath . Suppose if I reach Gaurikund by Cab at 4 pm then can I start Trekking from Gaurikund to Kedarnath at 4.30 noon. Please do confirm.

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Sacred Yatra
Admin
Reply to  Swami

No, you can’t be able to continue from Gaurikund to Kedarnath after 01:30 pm.

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Lakshmi
Reply to  Sacred Yatra

Say if I start teh trek around 4 am.. say around 11 am I reach the temple. If I start around 12 pm can I start descending towards gaurikund?

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