Kedarnath Yatra 2025: Complete Travel Guide, Weather & Booking Tips

# Kedarnath Yatra 2025: Complete Pilgrimage Guide The sacred Kedarnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, sits at 3,583 meters in the Garhwal Himalayas. This comprehensive guide helps you plan your spiritual journey. ## Opening Dates 2025 - **Opening**: Late April/Early May (after Akshaya Tritiya) - **Closing**: Early November (on Bhai Dooj) - **Best Months**: May-June and September-October ## Routes to Kedarnath ### 1. Traditional Trek Route (16 km) - **Starting Point**: Gaurikund - **Duration**: 6-8 hours uphill - **Facilities**: Rest points, food stalls, ponies/palanquins available ### 2. Helicopter Service - **Route**: Phata/Guptkashi to Kedarnath - **Duration**: 10 minutes - **Booking**: Through Book My Mandir for guaranteed slots - **Cost**: ₹6,000-8,000 per person ## Weather & Packing **Temperature Range**: 5°C to 15°C even in summer **Essential Items**: - Warm clothes (even in June) - Rain gear (monsoon unpredictable) - Trekking shoes with good grip - Oxygen cylinder (for altitude sickness) - First aid kit ## Accommodation 1. **GMVN Guest Houses**: Government-run, basic facilities 2. **Private Lodges**: Available in Kedarnath 3. **Camps**: Temporary during peak season 4. **Base Towns**: Guptkashi, Sitapur have hotels ## Important Tips ⚠️ Fitness: Moderate fitness required for trek ⚠️ Altitude: Acclimatize properly, risk of AMS ⚠️ Registration: Mandatory biometric registration at Gaurikund ⚠️ Season: Avoid monsoon months (July-August) ⚠️ Advance Booking: Helicopter seats fill quickly Book your complete Kedarnath yatra package with Book My Mandir - helicopter, accommodation, and temple darshan all arranged!