Latest Update : Kedarnath Dham will open on 02 May 2025 at 7 am. Pilgrims who want to attend opening day celebration at Kedarnath Dham can trek to Kedarnath Dham with Kedarnath Utsav Doli.
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.
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.
Char Dham tour packages typically begin from popular starting points such as Delhi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, or Dehradun. Pilgrims need to reach one of these locations to start their sacred Char Dham Yatra. If you are traveling from another state in India, you must arrange your journey to the starting point on your own. Alternatively, you can request your chardham tour operator to organize transportation from your location to the starting point for a seamless travel experience.
By ensuring proper char dham travel arrangements in advance, you can avoid unnecessary hassles and focus entirely on your spiritual journey through the Char Dham circuit. Whether you choose to handle your travel or rely on your travel agent, planning ahead will make your char dham yatra stress-free and more fulfilling.
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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…
can i start my trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath at 11 PM
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 ??
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
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.
is it allowed to track for kedarnath at night, can we continue our tracking during night time?
Sab thik ho gaya kedarnath ma
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
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
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.
Can i start from sonprayag at 4 am
sir, what is the best timing in a day to climb gaurikund to kedarnath for Pilgrims?
Sir, if have night halt at jungle chatti, then, can l start from gorikund to jungle chatti at around 5 pm evening?
Sir…I plan for trek 14kms. I’m suffering from chest pain.. can I? any medical help available on this way?
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.
Sir, Can you please share the road condition for Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath from Haridwar.
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.
Thanks for the reply, great.
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.
You should start Kedarnath trek early morning and it will take 6-8 hrs to reach Kedarpuri.
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.
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.
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
Horse will atke 5 hrs to reach Kedarnath from Gaurikund. It will take 6-7 hrs to reach by walk.
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.
No, you can’t be able to continue from Gaurikund to Kedarnath after 01:30 pm.
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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