What are the opening and closing times for Kedarnath Jyotirlinga in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand?

Opens at 6:00 AM and closes at 7:00 PM. Timings can change on festival days; confirm with the temple office before you travel.

What are the darshan timings at Kedarnath Jyotirlinga in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand?

Published darshan windows on this page: morning: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, evening: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Queues and session lengths vary by day and season.

When does the first puja or darshan start at Kedarnath Jyotirlinga?

The first public darshan window on this page is the morning session (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM). Timings can shift without notice; see the note at the top of this page.

Can I visit Kedarnath Jyotirlinga on a Sunday afternoon?

Sundays follow the same published hours as other days unless the temple posts a special notification. Afternoon often falls between morning and evening darshan; this page lists evening darshan as 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Sundays are usually busier than weekdays—arrive earlier and allow extra time for queues and security.

Is there a dress code for visiting the temple?

Warm clothing mandatory due to cold weather. Traditional attire preferred but practical warm clothes acceptable. Proper trekking gear required.

Is prasada available at the temple?

Yes, prasada is available at the temple. Available items include: Charan Amrit, Vibhuti, Panchamrit

Is parking available at the temple?

Yes, parking facilities are available at the temple premises. However, during festival seasons and special occasions, parking may be limited, so it's advisable to arrive early or use public transportation.

Is the temple accessible for people with disabilities?

Not wheelchair accessible due to high altitude and trekking requirements. Only accessible by foot, helicopter, or pony/doli for those unable to trek.

What rituals are performed daily?

Daily aarti ceremonies, abhishekam of the sacred rock, special rituals during opening and closing seasons, and traditional Himalayan worship practices

Last updated: 23 May 2026 · Editorial summary; verify with the temple before you travel.

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Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Timings 2026

Kedarnath Jyotirlinga in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand. Opens at 6:00 AM and closes at 7:00 PM on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, evening: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Schedules may change on festival days.

Darshan, aarti, tickets & seva schedules. Full temple profile for history, travel & more.

🕒 Opens 6:00 AM 🕘 Closes 7:00 PM 📍 Uttarakhand Open Now

⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.

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Divine Snapshot

Quick temple overview

Primary Deity:

Lord Shiva

Temple Category:

Jyotirlinga and Char Dham

Location:

Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

Full Address:

Kedarnath Temple, Kedarnath, Rudraprayag District, Uttarakhand 246445, India

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✈️ How to reach (airport, rail, bus, travel tips) lives on the main temple page so directions are not duplicated here.

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Temple & Darshan Timings

Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days

Session	Start time	End time	Typical status	Notes
🛕 Temple opening	6:00 AM	—	Open	General days
🙏 Morning darshan	6:00 AM	2:00 PM	Open	Often busiest before mid-morning
⏸ Midday / afternoon	—	—	Closed	Between morning & evening darshan (rituals & cleaning)
🙏 Evening darshan	3:00 PM	7:00 PM	Open
🔒 Temple closing	—	7:00 PM	Closed

ℹ️ Open May–November only. Completely closed in winter. 3,583 m altitude. Timings change by weather. BKTC manages the temple.
📅 Pilgrimage season only. Abhishek 6–8 AM. Evening aarti mandatory before 7 PM.

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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing

Darshan Type	Price	Wait Time	Booking
🆓 General Darshan Very long queues May–June peak.	Free	1–4 hours	Walk-in (season only)
⭐ Abhishek Seva Personal touch to Shivalinga. Advance BKTC booking required.	₹3,000 – ₹5,000	Scheduled morning	BKTC online

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Online Booking Guide

Reserve your slot in advance — skip the long queue

🌐 Book via BKTC Portal badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in

Visit BKTC official portal

Open badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in for seva and helicopter bookings.

Create account and verify OTP.

Choose seva type and date

Select Rudrabhishek or Archana with pilgrimage date.

Enter pilgrim details

Name, age, address, ID for each person.

Pay and print confirmation

Print or save PDF — required at temple entry.

📌 Accepted IDs: Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID | Book at least 15–30 days during peak season ahead for weekends & festivals.

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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings

Rudrabhishek

🕐 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM

₹3,000 – ₹5,000

Personal abhishek at Shivalinga. Book via BKTC.

Palki Seva

🕐 Morning

₹500 – ₹1,500

Palanquin for elderly or disabled pilgrims.

Archana

🕐 All day

₹101 – ₹501

Name and gotra archana by priests.

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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations

April / May

Temple Opening (Akshaya Tritiya)

Opening ceremony — lakhs gather for first darshan of the season.

👥 Extremely High crowd 📅 1 day

July / August

Shravan Month

Special Shiva worship month.

👥 Very High crowd 📅 30 days

October / November

Temple Closing (Bhai Dooj)

Deity transferred in palanquin to Ukhimath for winter.

👥 High crowd 📅 1 day

📅 Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before planning your visit.

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Temple Prasadam

Sacred offerings & blessed food

Charan Amrit

Free

Holy water from Shivalinga abhishek — most sacred prasad.

Vibhuti

Free

Sacred ash given at temple gate.

Panchamrit

₹50 – ₹150

Five-element mixture from abhishek.

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