{"id":4120,"date":"2025-01-25T05:05:08","date_gmt":"2025-01-25T05:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chardhamhotel.in\/blog\/?p=4120"},"modified":"2026-05-19T08:26:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T08:26:45","slug":"kedarnath-yatra-route-map-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chardhamhotel.in\/blog\/kedarnath-yatra-route-map-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Kedarnath Yatra Route Map Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thousands of devotees travel to Kedarnath from across India every year \u2014 from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, and beyond. This pilgrimage covers different cities including Haridwar, Rishikesh, Devprayag, Srinagar Garhwal, and Rudraprayag before culminating in a <\/span>16 km trek from Gaurikund<\/b><\/a> to the holy shrine of Lord Shiva.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite being physically demanding due to steep slopes and rough terrain, the journey allows travellers to fully embrace the beauty of the Himalayas. The Kedarnath Temple<\/a> is among the <\/span>12 sacred Jyotirlingas<\/b> in India and is nestled at an elevation of <\/span>3,583 metres<\/b> above sea level. The temple opens on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya and closes on a date announced by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) each year \u2014 typically in November.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kedarnath Temple 2026:<\/b> Opened on <\/span>22 April 2026<\/b> | Closes <\/span>11th November 2026<\/b><\/p>\n

Kedarnath Yatra \u2014 Key Facts at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Detail<\/b><\/th>\nInformation<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Temple Altitude<\/span><\/td>\n3,583 metres above sea level<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Opening Date 2026<\/span><\/td>\n2nd May 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Closing Date 2026<\/span><\/td>\n11th November 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trek Distance<\/span><\/td>\n16 km from Gaurikund<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trek Duration<\/span><\/td>\n5\u20138 hours (ascending)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nearest Airport<\/span><\/td>\nJolly Grant, Dehradun \u2014 239 km<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nearest Railway Station<\/span><\/td>\nHaridwar \u2014 250 km<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Helipad Options<\/span><\/td>\nPhata, Sirsi, Guptkashi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Registration<\/span><\/td>\nMandatory at registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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How to Reach Kedarnath<\/strong><\/h2>\n

By Air<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun<\/b> is the nearest airport \u2014 approximately 239 km from Kedarnath. Well-connected to Delhi (~45 min), Mumbai (~2.5 hrs), Bangalore (~3 hrs), Chennai (~3 hrs). From the airport, hire a private taxi or take a bus to Haridwar (40 km from airport), then continue by road to Kedarnath.<\/span><\/p>\n

Approximate fares to Dehradun:<\/b> Delhi \u20b93,500\u2013\u20b97,000 | Mumbai \u20b95,000\u2013\u20b912,000 | Bangalore \u20b96,000\u2013\u20b914,000<\/span><\/p>\n

By Rail<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Haridwar Railway Station<\/b> is the nearest railhead \u2014 approximately 250 km from Kedarnath. Well-connected to Delhi (~4\u20135 hrs via Shatabdi Express), Mumbai (~20\u201322 hrs), Kolkata (~24\u201326 hrs), Chennai (~36\u201340 hrs). From Haridwar, take a private taxi or shared jeep to Gaurikund \u2014 approximately 5\u20137 hours by road.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tip:<\/b> Book train tickets 60\u201390 days in advance during Yatra season (May\u2013October). Haridwar-bound trains fill quickly in peak months.<\/span><\/p>\n

By Road<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Kedarnath is well-connected to major cities via the Haridwar\u2013Rishikesh\u2013Rudraprayag\u2013Sonprayag road corridor. Regular bus services operate from ISBT Kashmere Gate, Delhi to Haridwar and Rishikesh \u2014 from where you can take a taxi or shared jeep to Sonprayag\/Gaurikund.<\/span><\/p>\n

Important:<\/b> Private vehicles are not permitted beyond Sonprayag. From Sonprayag, pilgrims take a shared jeep or walk 6 km to Gaurikund (the trek base).<\/span><\/p>\n

Trekking and Helicopter Options to Kedarnath Temple<\/strong><\/h2>\n

By Helicopter<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The nearest helipads to Kedarnath are <\/span>Phata, Sirsi (also spelled Sersi), and Guptkashi<\/b>. Helicopters fly directly to the Kedarnath helipad \u2014 approximately 1\u20131.5 km from the temple.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Helipad<\/b><\/th>\nRound Trip Fare 2026<\/b><\/th>\nOperators<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Guptkashi<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b912,762<\/span><\/td>\nTrans Bharat, Chipsan Aviation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Phata<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b910,164<\/span><\/td>\nUnited Helicharters, Thumby Aviation, others<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sirsi<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b96,390<\/span><\/td>\nArrow Aircraft, Himalayan Heli<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Book helicopter tickets:<\/b><\/p>\n