Beginning of Kedarnath Yatra
The Chardham Yatra of the year 2026 has started. Today, on 22 April 2026, the doors of Kedarnath temple have opened at 8 am. This temple is of Lord Shiva in Uttarakhand and its height is 3,583 meters. As soon as the doors of the temple were opened, a large number of devotees reached Kedarnath for darshan.
travel preparation
Every year lakhs of devotees come here to have darshan of Lord Bholenath. However, traveling without the right information can be challenging. If you are planning to visit Kedarnath for the first time, then in this article we will tell you about all the aspects of the trip, like the method of travel, cost, place of stay and time.
Registration process
For Kedarnath Yatra, it is necessary to register first. This process is completely free and you can do it online. For registration, you will have to receive OTP from the mobile number and then fill the information of name, age and identity card. Along with this, you will have to upload your photo and ID. After successful registration, you will get an e-pass with QR code, which will have to be shown during the journey. If you want, you can also do offline registration in Haridwar, Rishikesh and Sonprayag.
How to reach Kedarnath from Delhi?
by the road: The distance from Delhi to Haridwar is approximately 220 kilometers, which can be covered in 5 to 6 hours. The distance from Haridwar to Gaurikund is approximately 240 kilometers, which takes 9 to 10 hours. Route: Rishikesh-Rudraprayag-Guptkashi.
By train or flight: You can reach Haridwar or Rishikesh by train. Go to Dehradun by flight and from there take a bus or taxi and travel further.
Ways to reach the temple
There is no direct road from Gaurikund to Kedarnath. You will have to cover a distance of 16 to 18 kilometers.
– Walking trek: 6 to 10 hours.
– Can use horse or palanquin.
– Helicopter service is available from Sirsi or Guptkashi.
weather information
The weather here remains cold and uncertain in April. The temperature ranges between 0 to 15 degrees Celsius during the day, while at night it can drop below zero. There may be sudden rain or snowfall, so it is important to carry warm clothes and strong shoes.
travel expenses
– Delhi to Dehradun or Haridwar: Rs 300 to 1000.
– Dehradun to Gaurikund bus: Rs 300 to 500.
– Direct bus (Delhi to Gaurikund): Rs 500 to 1000.
– Helicopter cost: Around Rs 5500 for round trip from Sirsi.
– Rs 5500 from FATA also.
– Rs 7740 from Guptkashi.
accommodation arrangement
Stay facilities near the temple are limited, so it would be better to stay in Guptkashi or Sonprayag. Hotel here should be booked in advance, otherwise rooms may not be available later. You will need 4 to 5 days for the journey.
Things to keep in mind while traveling
– First of all do registration.
Always keep ID and e-pass with you.
– Keep drinking water.
– Do not trek alone at night.
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