Kedarnath (mountain) Mountain
Hindu pilgrimage mountain above Kedarnath temple shrine
High in Uttarakhand, Kedarnath mountain anchors the Hindu pilgrimage; pilgrims and trekkers follow steep Himalayan trails to the high‑altitude Kedarnath temple and nearby glacial valleys.
Kedarnath (mountain) at a Glance#
Address: Kedarnath Temple, Kedarnath, Uttarakhand 246443, India
Website: https://www.badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in (official portal for pilgrimage information)
How to Get to Kedarnath (mountain)#
Kedarnath is reached by road to Gaurikund (the last motorable point), which is connected by road from Rishikesh via Rudraprayag and Guptkashi. From Gaurikund the temple is a 16 km uphill trek (or accessible by pony/porter); helicopter services also operate from Phata, Guptkashi or Dehradun during the pilgrimage season (subject to weather and permits).
Tips for Visiting Kedarnath (mountain)#
- Pilgrimage seasons (April-June and September) bring large crowds to the Kedarnath temple area-book lodging well in advance.
- Acclimatize in Gaurikund and allow time for the 16 km trek to Kedarnath if walking-there are pony and helicopter options for those who prefer not to walk.
- The shrine closes in winter (usually November-April) due to snow; check local notices for exact opening dates, which follow the Char Dham seasonal calendar.
Best Time to Visit Kedarnath (mountain)#
Best during the pilgrimage season (May-June and July-September) when the temple is open; winter access is closed by snow.
Weather & Climate near Kedarnath (mountain)#
Kedarnath (mountain)'s climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -25°C to 2°C. Moderate rainfall (732 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -25° - -14° | -27° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 3.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.3h |
| February | Poor | -25° - -14° | -27° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.7 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.0h |
| March | Poor | -21° - -11° | -24° | 21 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 4.4 m/s | 1.5 high | 11.9h |
| April | Poor | -16° - -7° | -19° | 2 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.9 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Poor | -12° - -3° | -15° | 8 mm | overcast | 69% | 5.1 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Poor | -8° - 1° | -10° | 19 mm | overcast | 73% | 6.1 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.9h |
| July | Poor | -5° - 2° | -7° | 252 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.9 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Poor | -5° - 2° | -6° | 189 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Poor | -8° - 0° | -9° | 111 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Poor | -14° - -4° | -15° | 19 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 4.3 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.3h |
| November | Poor | -19° - -8° | -19° | 9 mm | partly cloudy | 55% | 2.9 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Poor | -22° - -10° | -22° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 57% | 2.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.1h |
