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Kedarnath Temple Kedarnath

Kedarnath Temple

About Kedarnath Temple Kedarnath

Kedarnath is one of the most important pilgrimage places for Hindu devotees of Lord Shiva. It is one of the Twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva. The temple is located at a height of 3,583 meters in the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini River.

It is also an important and significant part of the Char Dham and Panch Kedar Pilgrimage. It is believed that the temple was constructed by Pandavas and was renovated by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century.

The temple is open for a few months throughout the year, and that time is from April to mid-November. The temple remains closed during the winter season. Thus, due to its religious and spiritual importance, thousands of devotees visit this place annually.

Best Time to Visit Kedarnath

The best time to visit Kedarnath Jyotirlinga is from April to June; for more details, check the latest blog on the opening and closing dates of the Kedarnath Temple.

How to Reach Kedarnath

The temple being located in a remote area in the Garhwal Himalayas is a combination of road trek and adventure to reach this religious place.

By Road

To reach Kedarnath, one can hire taxis to GauriKund, and it is very easy to get a taxi to this place from various cities of Uttarakhand. Being well connected by road, one can comfortably reach here.

By Train

The nearest railway station to Kedarnath is Rishikesh (approx. 216 km), from where one can easily travel to this station, and from here you can hire a taxi to Gaurikund.

By Air

The nearest airport from Kedarnath is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun (approximately 238 km). From Dehradun, one can get state transport and even get a private taxi that leads to Gauri Kund.

By Trekking

To reach the temple from Gaurikund, one can have a trek of 16 km from the base to the temple. Also, the one who cannot trek the mountain can also go to Temple from the ways of helicopter, pony ride, and Palanquin, which are available to reach there.

By Helicopter

Helicopter services from Phata, Guptkashi, and Sersi to Kedarnath are available for devotees to reach the temple.

For more detailed information, check the latest blog on How to Reach Kedarnath.

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Temple Timings and Details

Darshan Timings
Opening Timing - 04:00 AM
Closing Timing - 09:00 PM
Aarti Timings
Morning Aarti: 04:00 AM
Evening Aarti: 06:00 PM
Dress Code Traditional and Formal clothing
Photography Not allowed
Prasad Available
Festival
Deepawali
Vinayak Chathurthi
Other Note

Accommodation Near Kedarnath Temple Kedarnath

Hotel Behl Ashram - Kedarnath

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Kedarnath - Sitapur House 2

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Sunil Guest House - Kedarnath

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Padmashram - Kedarnath

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Kedar Tent Stay - Kedarnath

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Kedarnath - Leelaa Mahadev Guest House

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Jodhpur House - Kedarnath

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Jodhpur House 2 - Kedarnath

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Gayatri Sadan - Kedarnath

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New Balaji House - Kedarnath

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Meerut Mandal Mewar Sadan - Kedarnath

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Marwar House - Kedarnath

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Hanuman Tent - Kedarnath

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New Padam Koti - Kedarnath

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Bagwari House - Kedarnath

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Patliputra Niwas - Kedarnath

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Kedarnath Temple - Hotel Ganga Kinare

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Bangal Guest House - Kedarnath

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Punjab Sindh Awas - Kedarnath

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Temple Location

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

1. Which is the best time to visit Kedarnath Temple?

2. What is the significance of the Kedarnath Temple?

3. Can I Visit Kedarnath during the winter season?

4. What are the darshan timings at Kedarnath Temple?

5. Are there any accommodations available near the temple?

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Kedarnath Temple Kedarnath

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28-07-2025

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