Plan Kedarnath Yatra: Step By Step Guide

Plan your Kedarnath Yatra with this detailed, in-depth guide.

If you have a deep desire to visit the divine pilgrimage Kedarnath Dham, but are stuck in planning the tour to such a high altitude challenging region, then you are reading the right article.

In this article, we are going to share the way to Plan the Kedarnath Yatra, how to reach the basecamp of Kedarnath, travelling tips for high altitude tour, the best time to visit, nearby places to explore, the Kedarnath Itinerary, and the way to find the perfect tour package to travel Kedarnath Temple.

So Let us start with understanding the location and ways to reach the Temple.

Location of Kedarnath Temple

The very popular Kedarnath Temple is located at the 3583 m. altitude in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. To reach the doorstep of the temple, devotees need to trek on a 16 km long trail beside the Mandakini River, and it is not a motorable road at all. The trek to Kedarnath Dham starts from Gaurikund and passes via Saranatok and Rambada.

Kedarnath Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi to Haridwar

With the help of a flight, train or private Bus, you can reach Haridwar from Delhi or another city in India. Haridwar is a well-developed city of Uttarakhand, where you can get every level of stay options, food options and attractions to explore.

Day 2: Haridwar to Guptkashi

• Drive Distance: 203 Km
• Time Taken: 6 to 7 Hours

To travel to Guptkashi, you can hire a rental car for a round trip from Haridwar. Guptkashi is a descent town with a variety of accommodation facilities at affordable prices.

Day 3: Guptkashi to Kedarnath Temple and Return to Guptkashi

• Drive Distance: 32 Km (Guptkashi to Gaurikund)
• Time Taken: 1.5 hour
• Trek Distance: 15 Km (Gaurikund to Kedarnath)
• Time taken: 5 hours

 You can travel to Gaurikund from Guptkashi with the same rental car that you hired for the Kedarnath Tour. From Gaurikund, it’s a trek of 15 km to Kedarnath Temple, so you can cover it by hiking with the trek pole in hand. After the Kedarnath Temple visit and the auspicious Darshan of Jyotirlinga, return to Gaurikund by trekking and then to Guptkashi by rental taxi.

Day 4: Guptkashi to Haridwar

• Drive Distance: 203 Km
• Time Taken: 6 to 7 Hours

 On this day, you can return to Haridwar from Guptkashi by driving amid heart-enriching views of mountains.

Day 5: Haridwar to Delhi

This day would be all about returning from Haridwar to Delhi by train or Bus. If you want to travel by flight, then travel to Dehradun and then take the flight to Delhi.

How to Reach Kedarnath Dham

By Flight

The closest airport to Kedarnath Temple is Jolly Grant Airport, situated on the outskirts of Dehradun City. Therefore, you can plan your Kedarnath Yatra by booking the Delhi to Dehradun flight ticket. When you land in Dehradun by flight, then the rental cars and taxis run from Dehradun to Guptkashi or Sonprayag under the Kedarnath Rental Car Packages.

By Train

The closest railway stations to Kedarnath Temple are Haridwar and Rishikesh Railway Stations. So you can come to Haridwar by train and then proceed to Temple with the assistance of Haridwar to Kedarnath Yatra Packages.

By Road

You can plan your road journey to Kedarnath Dham by road via Haridwar and Rishikesh. In that region, rental cars are the most popular mode to reach Kedarnath, so you can avail of that by booking the tour packages.

Kedarnath Yatra by Helicopter

Here is the Kedarnath Yatra by Helicopter Tour, which avoids the challenging trek route and makes you reach Kedarnath temple within 1 hour from Dehradun. Due to limited availability and high crowd, you need to book the Kedarnath Yatra by Helicopter Package in advance. The helipads which make this air ride possible are Sahastradhara Helipad of Dehradun and Phata Helipad of Kedarnath Dham.

Best Time to Visit Kedarnath Dham

The best time to visit Kedarnath Dham are May and June in summer and October in autumn. The reason behind this is the sensitive weather of Kedarnath Dham. Compared to other months, the weather stays less cold, low precipitation, and it is favourable to visit. There are almost negligible chances of rainfall and snowfall in May and June, so you should plan your Kedarnath Yatra accordingly.

Opening and Closing Date of Kedarnath Dham

Due to the unbearable cold climate of Kedarnath Dham, the Kedarnath Yatra opens for 6 months from May to October.

• The Akshaya Tritiya Tithi of the Hindu Month Vaishakh is the day when Kedarnath Temple opens every year.
• Similarly, the Kedarnath temple doors close during the Deepawali in Kartik month of the Hindu Calendar.
• In 2025, the Kedarnath Temple will open on 2nd May 2025.

How to Find the Kedarnath Tour Package

Before booking the Kedarnath tour package, you need to understand which tour package suits your travel expectations. Here is a concise guide to choosing the right package.

1. Kedarnath Yatra by Helicopter Tour Package: If you have a hectic schedule, then you should choose the Kedarnath Yatra by Helicopter Tour Package. It is the fastest way to complete the Kedarnath Yatra in 2 Days from Delhi.
2. Budget Kedarnath Yatra Package: If you believe in budget-friendly travelling, then you should choose the Budget Kedarnath Yatra Package. It is the cheapest way to visit Kedarnath Dham from Delhi.
3. Premium Kedarnath Yatra Package: If you want to experience top-quality facilities in your Kedarnath tour, then you should book the Premium Kedarnath Yatra Packages from Delhi. It is the most luxurious way to visit Kedarnath Dham.
4. Kedarnath Yatra by Rental Car Package: Last but not least, if you want to enjoy the road journey and gaze at the unreal scenic views of valleys, rivers and mountains, then you should book the Kedarnath Yatra by Rental Car Packages. On the basis of your group size, you can choose the vehicle type.

Procedure to Book the Kedarnath Tour Package

• Firstly, you should visit our website consisting of a variety of Kedarnath tour packages from Delhi, Haridwar, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad.
• After selecting the tour package, you can simply proceed by tapping on Book Now. Besides this, you can directly contact us by email, social media, or WhatsApp for one-on-one support to book the Kedarnath Yatra Package.
• Our team expert will establish contact with you and help you out in whole procedure of booking the tour package, including form filling, registration and making advance payment.
• As soon as we receive the advance payment, you are booked with us for divine Kedarnath Yatra.

Travel Tips in Kedarnath Tour

• In the high-altitude tour of Kedarnath Dham, you should pack wisely. You must keep the first aid kit, medicines for altitude sickness and motion sickness in your Bag.
• Besides this, pack warm clothes, important I’D proofs, Yatra Pass, snacks, and Pooja essentials.
• To trek efficiently in the 15 km long trail of Kedarnath Dham, you must practise running and other workouts before 7 to 10 days of the Kedarnath tour.
• Kedarnath Yatra seems a challenging tour due to rough and remote terrain, Himalayan foothills, and cold climate. So you need to be extra careful while travelling to Kedarnath.
• For instance, always follow the instructions of your tour guide, do not stand close to the road ends, be alert for any emergency situation, and memorise emergency contacts.
• Kedarnath Dham is a religious site so you should not bring any intoxicants, arms or other not permitted items on this pilgrimage.

Nearby Places to Explore

Here are a few places near Kedarnath Dham, that hold serenity and uniqueness to make you surprised. Hence you can explore these nearby worth to visit spots.

• Ukhimath
• Sonprayag
• Chopta Tungnath
• Gopeshwar
• Badrinath Dham