Kedarnath Temple
Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand, India
Temple History & Significance
Kedarnath Temple, situated at an altitude of 3,583 meters (11,755 ft), is one of the most sacred Jyotirlingas and part of the Char Dham pilgrimage. According to legend, the temple was built by the Pandavas and revived by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century CE. The present structure dates to over 1000 years old. The temple is a magnificent example of Himalayan temple architecture, built of extremely large, heavy, and evenly cut gray slabs of stone. Its survival of the 2013 flash floods is considered miraculous by devotees.
Temple Gallery
Temple Schedule
Temple Season
Opens: April/May (Akshaya Tritiya)
Closes: November (Bhai Dooj)
Closed during winter months
Daily Schedule
Mangala Aarti: 4:00 AM
Temple Opens: 6:00 AM
Abhishek: 6:30 AM
Evening Aarti: 7:00 PM
Trek Information
Trek Distance
16 km from Gaurikund
Altitude Gain: 4,000 ft
Transport Options
Walking Trek
Pony/Mule Ride
Helicopter Service
Important Points
Multiple rest stops available
Medical facilities en route
Emergency services available
How to Reach
Weather & Best Time to Visit
- Best Time: May to June and September to October
- Summer Temperature: 10°C to 20°C
- Winter Temperature: Below freezing point
- Monsoon: July to August (Trek becomes slippery)
- Temple remains closed during winter (Nov to Apr)
Major Festivals
- Kedarnath Temple Opening (April/May) - Grand ceremony
- Shravan Mass (July/August) - Special pujas
- Badri-Kedar Festival (June)
- Temple Closing Ceremony (November)
- Samadhi Puja during winter at Ukhimath
Stay Options
- GMVN Guest House near temple
- Private hotels and lodges
- Dharamshalas run by trusts
- Seasonal tented accommodation
- Pre-booking recommended during peak season