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Major city · India

Kedarnath

Spend 2 days: day 1 trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath temple, day 2 rest or return; longer if doing side treks.

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Kedarnath is a high‑altitude pilgrimage town in Uttarakhand, open May‑October. The main trek from Gaurikund to the Shiva temple is 16 km and takes 5–7 h on foot. Most visitors stay one night in the hamlet and leave the next day, but side treks to nearby lakes or other Panch Kedar sites add time.

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Best months
May–Oct
avoid Nov–Apr (snow, road closures)
Airport
DED
Nights
1

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Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kedarnath112 ▾
  • Police / Ambulance112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Kedarnath, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Budget bedDharamshala dormitory, a night, per person₹150 (≈ US$2)
  • Mid-range bedGMVN guest house private room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
  • High-end bedGMVN guest house private room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · High ₹1,800 (≈ US$25)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Kedarnath TemplePanch Kedar pilgrimageMountain trekking
Airports
DED Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) (≈200 km (124 mi) by road to Gaurikund, 5–6 h drive)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    16°C (61°F)

  5. May

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    15°C (59°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Kedarnath: next 7 days

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

5°C (41°F)

−5°C (23°F)

4 rd

Feb

7°C (45°F)

−3°C (27°F)

4 rd

Mar

12°C (54°F)

0°C (32°F)

6 rd

Apr

16°C (61°F)

3°C (37°F)

8 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

7°C (45°F)

10 rd

Jun

22°C (72°F)

10°C (50°F)

12 rd

Jul

24°C (75°F)

12°C (54°F)

14 rd

Aug

23°C (73°F)

11°C (52°F)

13 rd

Sep

20°C (68°F)

8°C (46°F)

10 rd

Oct

15°C (59°F)

4°C (39°F)

8 rd

Nov

9°C (48°F)

−1°C (30°F)

5 rd

Dec

5°C (41°F)

−4°C (25°F)

4 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Walking is the only option in Kedarnath; the trek from Gaurikund follows a concrete road with shops every 200 m.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Gandhi Sarovar (Chorabari Lake)

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Walk 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Kedarnath, about 1 h

Start early; road may be icy early in season.

Vasuki Tal

caution

Door to door: ≈5 h

4 km (2.5 mi) trek, steep glacier crossing, 4–5 h

Requires experience, proper gear.

Tungnath Temple

go

Door to door: ≈5 h

8 km (5 mi) trek, 4–5 h, high altitude

Second Panch Kedar; weather can change quickly.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

GMVN guest house, Gaurikund

basic rooms, book early; ₹1,000+ per night

Dharamshalas, Kedarnath

very cheap, communal, ₹100–300 per night

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
Mid
₹1,200–1,800 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
High
₹1,800 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Dharamshala dormitory1 × 1 night × ₹150₹150
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800₹800
Mule hire (one way)1 × ₹400 · check availability₹400
Helicopter Phata‑Kedarnath round trip1 × ₹7,000 · check schedule₹7,000
eSIM data (7 days)1 × ₹2,500 · check provider₹2,500
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹1,085
Trip total≈ ₹11,935 per person per day, bed included₹11,935≈ US$140

basic, shared facilities

2026 estimate in INR; flights, long‑distance trains excluded.

Prices of common things

Meal at a dhaba₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3)
Mule hire (one way)₹400–700 (≈ US$5–8)
Helicopter return₹7,000 (≈ US$80)
Bottle of water (500 ml)₹20–30 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Kedarnath is safe for pilgrims in season; risks are altitude, weather, and occasional road landslides—carry warm clothing and check forecasts.
  • Road to Gaurikund can be blocked by landslides; check before travel.
  • Temple closes 3–5 PM; plan Darshan before 3 PM.
  • Altitude ~3,400 m; hydrate and pace yourself.

Emergency numbers

Police / Ambulance
112

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Emergency

  • Police / Ambulance112

Embassy

US consulate in Delhi; Indian visa required (e‑visa).

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Haridwar → Sonprayag (seasonal): ≈₹300–400 per person, 6 h (check)
  • Taxi Sonprayag → Gaurikund: ≈₹40 per person, 30 min
  • Helicopter Phata → Kedarnath: ≈₹7,000 return per person (check)

Say or show

  • क्षमा करें — Excuse me / Sorry (kshama karen)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
  • कितना है? — How much is it? (kitna hai?)
  • पानी मिल सकता है? — Can I have water? (paani mil sakta hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kedarnath. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Oct · avoid Nov–Apr (snow, road closures) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Book Gaurikund mule/porter in advance (₹400–700).
  2. Reserve GMVN guest house online.
  3. Consider helicopter from Phata (₹7,000 return) for time‑pressed trips.

Meanwhile

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