{"id":1391,"date":"2023-10-02T08:36:09","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T08:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/?p=1391"},"modified":"2024-07-01T08:56:44","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T08:56:44","slug":"kedarnath-opening-closing-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/kedarnath-opening-closing-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"Kedarnath Opening and Closing Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The opening date of the Kedarnath Temple is determined based on the auspicious day of Akshay Tritya and is officially declared during the Maha Shiva Ratri festival. The precise opening date is calculated by the priests at the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath using the Panchang. In 2024, following these calculations, the sacred doors of <a href=\"\/blog\/kedarnath-temple\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Kedarnath Temple<\/a> were opened at 06:20 am on April 25th, with a special Pooja ceremony. It&#8217;s worth noting that the opening date for Kedarnath in 2024 was announced during the Mahashivratri festival.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, the closing date of the Kedarnath Temple is traditionally fixed to occur two days after the celebration of Diwali, specifically during the festival of Bhai Dooj. In 2024, as Diwali is set to be observed on November 12th, the Kedarnath Temple will close its doors on November 14th. The temple&#8217;s closure for the winter season takes place following the morning Pooja Archana. The official closing date for Kedarnath in 2024 will be announced on Vijaydashmi.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kedarnath-Dham-Opening-Ceremony.jpg\" alt=\"Kedarnath Dham Opening Ceremony\" width=\"900\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kedarnath-Dham-Opening-Ceremony.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kedarnath-Dham-Opening-Ceremony-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kedarnath-Dham-Opening-Ceremony-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kedarnath-Dham-Opening-Ceremony-696x419.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kedarnath-Dham-Opening-Ceremony-697x420.jpg 697w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The opening of the Kedarnath Temple is a grand ceremonial event that involves a special Puja, with the Main Pujari Rawal of Kedarnath receiving blessings and performing rituals upon the Lingam after the temple&#8217;s doors are unlocked.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\">\n<table class=\"has-subtle-pale-green-background-color has-background\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Kedarnath Opening Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>25 April 2024 at 6:20 AM (Morning)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Kedarnath Closing Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>15 Nov 2024 (tentative)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/kedarnath-opening-closing-dates\/#Importance_of_Knowing_the_Dates\" >Importance of Knowing the Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/kedarnath-opening-closing-dates\/#Kedarnath_Temples_Opening_and_Closing_Ceremonies\" >Kedarnath Temple&#8217;s Opening and Closing Ceremonies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/kedarnath-opening-closing-dates\/#Kedarnath_in_Winters\" >Kedarnath in Winters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/kedarnath-opening-closing-dates\/#Kedarnath_Opening_Ceremony\" >Kedarnath Opening Ceremony<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/kedarnath-opening-closing-dates\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Knowing_the_Dates\"><\/span><strong>Importance of Knowing the Dates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Planning a trip to Kedarnath is not as simple as booking tickets for a vacation spot. The extreme weather conditions in the region can make accessibility challenging. Therefore, it&#8217;s crucial to know the opening and closing dates to ensure a safe and fulfilling journey.<br \/>\n<div class=\"kwater\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;margin-top: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/itinerary\/\" title=\"Chardham Yatra Online Booking Tours\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 650px)\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chardham-yatra-booking-desk-2026.webp\"><source media=\"(max-width: 650px)\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chardham-yatra-booking-mob-2026.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chardham-yatra-booking-desk-2026.webp\" alt=\"Chardham Yatra Online Booking Tours\"><\/picture><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"similar-packages\">\n<div class=\"heading\">\n<div class=\"title\">Related Tour Packages<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"\/kedarnath-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kedarnath Tour Packages\" rel=\"noopener\">View All Packages<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"similar-packages-slider-container\">\n<div class=\"similar-packages-slider\">\n<div class=\"package-card\">\n<div class=\"thmperson\"><a href=\"\/kedarnath-jyotirlinga-tour-package\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"6 Days Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Tour \" title=\"6 Days Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Tour \" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kedarnath-jyotirlinga-tour-package.jpg\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pckgBody\">\n<div class=\"package-name\">6 Days Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Tour<\/div>\n<div class=\"package-price\">\n<div class=\"starting\">Starting From :<\/div>\n<div class=\"pckgPrice\">INR 11,900<\/div>\n<div class=\"perperson\">per person<\/div>\n<div class=\"btnperson\"><a href=\"\/kedarnath-jyotirlinga-tour-package\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Detail<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"package-card\">\n<div class=\"thmperson\"><a href=\"\/kedarnath-tour-package-from-delhi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"5 Days Kedarnath Tour Package from Delhi\" title=\"5 Days Kedarnath Tour Package from Delhi\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kedarnath-tour-package-from-delhi.jpg\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pckgBody\">\n<div class=\"package-name\">5 Days Kedarnath Tour Package from Delhi<\/div>\n<div class=\"package-price\">\n<div class=\"starting\">Starting From :<\/div>\n<div class=\"pckgPrice\">INR 12,900<\/div>\n<div class=\"perperson\">per person<\/div>\n<div class=\"btnperson\"><a href=\"\/kedarnath-tour-package-from-delhi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Detail<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"package-card\">\n<div class=\"thmperson\"><a href=\"\/kedarnath-yatra-by-helicopter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"1 Day Kedarnath Yatra by Helicopter\" title=\"1 Day Kedarnath Yatra by Helicopter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kedarnath-yatra-by-helicopter.jpg\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pckgBody\">\n<div class=\"package-name\">1 Day Kedarnath Yatra by Helicopter<\/div>\n<div class=\"package-price\">\n<div class=\"starting\">Starting From :<\/div>\n<div class=\"pckgPrice\">On Request<\/div>\n<div class=\"perperson\">per person<\/div>\n<div class=\"btnperson\"><a href=\"\/kedarnath-yatra-by-helicopter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Detail<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kedarnath_Temples_Opening_and_Closing_Ceremonies\"><\/span><strong>Kedarnath Temple&#8217;s Opening and Closing Ceremonies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Kedarnath Dham&#8217;s opening ceremony is a momentous occasion that attracts thousands of pilgrims from across the country and around the world. The opening of Kedarnath&#8217;s gates, known as Kapaat opening, is considered highly auspicious. This significant moment follows hours of worship by the Rawal and Pujaris of Kedarnath Dham. Pilgrims are allowed to have darshan (sacred viewing) of Lord Shiva&#8217;s deity inside the temple only after the priests conduct the first opening Puja.<\/p>\n<p>The closing ceremony of <a href=\"\/blog\/kedarnath-dham\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kedarnath Dham<\/a> is also a grand celebration, with Garhwal Bands accompanying the procession of Baba Kedar&#8217;s Doli to its winter abode at the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kedarnath_in_Winters\"><\/span><strong>Kedarnath in Winters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>During the winter months, starting in November, Kedarnath experiences heavy snowfall, rendering all routes inaccessible. The temple remains closed for approximately six months during this period. The sacred idol of Lord Shiva is relocated from Garhwal (Kedarkhand) to Ukhimath and is subsequently reinstalled in Kedarnath in the first week of May. It is at this time that the temple doors are opened to pilgrims, who travel from various parts of India for this holy pilgrimage. The temple closes in the Kartik month, specifically on the day of Bhai Dooj (typically in October or November) and reopens after Akshay Tritya (in April or May) each year. During the winter closure, the temple remains submerged in snow, and religious ceremonies are conducted at Ukhimath.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kedarnath_Opening_Ceremony\"><\/span><strong>Kedarnath Opening Ceremony<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HErl9rGQH7E?si=Z_ILb4ZAnAGdFIzl\" width=\"900\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Kedarnath Dham welcomes pilgrims with grand celebrations in the months of April and May each year. The specific opening dates are announced during the Mahashivratri festival. The opening day witnesses a significant influx of thousands of pilgrims to the Kedarnath shrine. You can watch a video of the Kedarnath opening ceremony to plan your visit to Kedarnath Dham.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q: Can I visit Kedarnath throughout the year?<\/strong><br \/>\nA: No, Kedarnath is accessible to tourists only during specific months, mainly from May to October.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Are there any accommodation options available in Kedarnath?<\/strong><br \/>\nA: Yes, there are a few guesthouses and lodges available for tourists near the temple.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How can I check the current opening and closing dates of Kedarnath?<\/strong><br \/>\nA: You can check the official website of the Kedarnath Temple or contact local authorities for updates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Are there any medical facilities in Kedarnath?<\/strong><br \/>\nA: Basic medical facilities are available in Kedarnath, but it&#8217;s advisable to carry necessary medicines and a 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