Kedarnath Temple

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Shiva · Shaiva

Darshan timings: 4:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Best time
Crowd: High
Walking: Strenuous walking

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What are the darshan timings at Kedarnath Temple?: 4:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Which deity is worshipped here?: Shiva, in the Shaiva tradition.
What is the dress code and are there any rules?: Dress code: Traditional and Formal clothing. Footwear: Remove footwear before entering the inner sanctum. Photography: not permitted inside the temple sanctum.…
How do I reach Kedarnath Temple?: Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, 239 km. Nearest railway station: Rishikesh Railway Station, 220 km, Haridwar Railway Station, 235 km.
Is there an entry fee?: General darshan is free. Special sevas, aartis or fast-track darshan are set by the temple authorities; EasyDarshan never sells queue-bypass access.

Overview

Kedarnath Temple is a sacred Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Himalayas at an altitude of 3,583 meters. It is one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in India and attracts thousands of devotees every year. The temple is part of the Char Dham Yatra and is considered a powerful abode of Lord Shiva.

Temple timings

Daily 4:00 AM–3:00 PM, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Monday	4:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday	4:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday	4:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday	4:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday	4:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday	4:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday	4:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Bhai Dooj in November

Timings can change on festival days and seasons — always confirm on the official temple portal before you travel.

Darshan & aarti

Mangala Aarti 4:00 AM, Sandhya Aarti 6:00 PM, Shayan Aarti 8:30 PM. Opens on Akshaya Tritiya, closes on Bhai Dooj.

Official rules & registrations

Dress code: Traditional and Formal clothing. Footwear: Remove footwear before entering the inner sanctum. Photography: not permitted inside the temple sanctum. Not permitted: leather items, alcohol, cigarettes, and non-vegetarian food. Registration: mandatory, can be done online at registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in or at the counter at Sonprayag.

How to reach

Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, 239 km. Nearest railway: Rishikesh Railway Station, 220 km, Haridwar Railway Station, 235 km. Nearest bus stand: Haridwar Bus Stop, Rishikesh Bus Stop, Sonprayag Bus Stop. Last mile: helicopter.

Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, 239 km
Nearest station: Rishikesh Railway Station, 220 km, Haridwar Railway Station, 235 km