Kedarnath Temple
Lord Shiva as Kedarnath (Lord of the Kedar field)
Strict Dress Code
Men:
Heavy warm woolens, thermals, windcheaters, trekking shoes. Modest traditional attire inside sanctum.
Women:
Heavy winter woolens, comfortable trek suits, or warm salwar suits with jackets.
Strictly Prohibited
Mobile & Electronics
Mobiles allowed for mountain photos outside; videography banned inside the sanctum.
Safe Cloakroom & Lockers:
Baggage counters available at Gaurikund and GMVN tents at Kedarnath base.
Holy Prasadam
Dry Fruit, Holy Bhasma & Belpatra Prasad
BKTC certified prasad boxes containing dried apples, walnuts, and sanctified sacred vibhuti.
- Shodashopachara Puja
- Ekanta Seva
- Kedar Pujan
Recommended Duration
2 to 3 Days (16 km trek from Gaurikund base)
Best Months to Visit
May to June & September to October (temple closed in winter from Nov to April)
Crowd Level & Queues
Seasonal Extreme
How to Reach Kedarnath Temple
Transit links, nearest railway stations, and airport connections
Nearest airport connection available with taxi transfer.
Major railway junction connected to all states.
National Highway connectivity with bus terminals.
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Other Sacred Shrines on this Circuit
Commonly visited together on sacred regional yatras
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The Supreme Lord of the Universe on the sacred eastern shores of the Bay of Bengal.
Lord Shiva as Vishwanath (Lord of the Cosmos)
The eternal City of Light on the sacred bank of Mother Ganga.
Akal Purakh (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji)
The holiest shrine of Sikhism with an all-welcoming four-door sanctuary of pure tranquility.