{"id":4329,"date":"2025-02-07T13:01:10","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T07:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/?p=4329"},"modified":"2025-07-15T10:42:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T05:12:20","slug":"kedarnath-kapat-opening-and-closing-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/kedarnath-kapat-opening-and-closing-date\/","title":{"rendered":"Kedarnath Kapat Opening and Closing Date &amp; Temple Timings 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Kedarnath-Kapat-Opening-and-Closing-Date.webp\" alt=\"Kedarnath Kapat Opening and Closing Date\" class=\"wp-image-4348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Kedarnath-Kapat-Opening-and-Closing-Date.webp 1000w, 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ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/kedarnath-kapat-opening-and-closing-date\/#Kedarnath_Kapat_Opening_and_Closing_Date\" >Kedarnath Kapat Opening and Closing Date<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/kedarnath-kapat-opening-and-closing-date\/#Kapat_Opening_Date_and_Time\" >Kapat Opening Date and Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/kedarnath-kapat-opening-and-closing-date\/#Kapat_Closing_Date_and_Time\" >Kapat Closing Date and Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/kedarnath-kapat-opening-and-closing-date\/#Kedarnath_Temple_Timings\" >Kedarnath Temple Timings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/kedarnath-kapat-opening-and-closing-date\/#Kedarnath_Temple_Aarti_Timing\" >Kedarnath Temple Aarti Timing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/kedarnath-kapat-opening-and-closing-date\/#Kedarnath_Darshan_Timings\" >Kedarnath Darshan Timings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/kedarnath-kapat-opening-and-closing-date\/#Kedarnath_Temple_Timings_During_Shrawan_Month\" >Kedarnath Temple Timings During Shrawan Month<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/kedarnath-kapat-opening-and-closing-date\/#How_To_Reach_Kedarnath_Temple\" >How To Reach Kedarnath Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/kedarnath-kapat-opening-and-closing-date\/#Kedarnath_Temple_Distance_from_Different_Locations\" >Kedarnath Temple Distance from Different Locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/kedarnath-kapat-opening-and-closing-date\/#Things_to_Carry_for_Kedarnath_Trek\" >Things to Carry for Kedarnath Trek<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kedarnath_Kapat_Opening_and_Closing_Date\"><\/span>Kedarnath Kapat Opening and Closing Date<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kedarnath Temple holds immense religious significance for Hindus and is regarded as one of the most sacred landmarks in Hinduism. The temple is part of the revered Char Dham Yatra and one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, nestled amidst the towering peaks of the majestic Himalayas. Due to its high-altitude location, the temple is accessible to devotees for only six months of the year. During winter, the temple&#8217;s Kapat are closed as the region experiences heavy snowfall, with temperatures plummeting below freezing, making it inaccessible. This historic and spiritual site continues to be a profound symbol of devotion and faith for pilgrims worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kapat_Opening_Date_and_Time\"><\/span>Kapat Opening Date and Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The opening dates and timings of<a href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/taxi\/kedarnath.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Kedarnath Temple<\/a> are determined on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya and announced on Mahashivratri. These decisions are made by the priest of the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, based on precise calculations from the Panchang. Typically, the temple opens on the Shubh Muhurat of Akshaya Tritiya, marking the beginning of its six-month spiritual season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Kedarnath Kapat Opening Date<\/td><td>2nd May, 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kedarnath Kapat Opening Time<\/td><td>6:20 AM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kapat_Closing_Date_and_Time\"><\/span>Kapat Closing Date and Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Kedarnath Kapat Closing Date<\/td><td>25th October, 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kedarnath Kapat Closing Time<\/td><td>8:30 AM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The closing date of Kedarnath Temple is fixed. The temple Kapat will close on Bhai Dooj after the morning prayers and rituals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kedarnath_Temple_Timings\"><\/span>Kedarnath Temple Timings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kedarnath.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kedarnath.jpeg 890w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kedarnath-300x162.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kedarnath-768x414.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/delhi-to-kedarnath-road-trip\/\">Opening and Closing Date<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual timing of Kapat opening is <strong>4:00 AM<\/strong> and closing time is <strong>9:00 PM<\/strong>. However, due to increasing number of devotees, the timings are usually extended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kedarnath_Temple_Aarti_Timing\"><\/span>Kedarnath Temple Aarti Timing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pooja and Aarti in temple begins at <strong>4:00 AM<\/strong> with Maha Abhishek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Devotees are allowed to touch the Ligam and do Abhishek with Ghee before <strong>3:00 PM<\/strong>. After that, only darshans are allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shayan Aarti takes place at <strong>6:30<\/strong> in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kedarnath_Darshan_Timings\"><\/span>Kedarnath Darshan Timings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For darshans, the temple will open at <strong>6:00 AM<\/strong> and will remain open until <strong>3:00 PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The temple opens for darshan again after <strong>2 hours<\/strong> at <strong>5:00 PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Kedarnath Temple Morning Time<\/td><td>7:00 AM to 3:00 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kedarnath Temple Evening Time<\/td><td>5:00 PM to 7:00 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kedarnath Temple Night Time<\/td><td>7:30 PM to 9:30 PM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Kedarnath temple is closed between <strong>3:00 PM to 5:00 PM<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kedarnath_Temple_Timings_During_Shrawan_Month\"><\/span>Kedarnath Temple Timings During Shrawan Month<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Days<\/th><th>Kedarnath Temple Morning Timings<\/th><th>Kedarnath Temple Evening Timings<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Monday<\/td><td>4:30 AM to 12:00 PM<\/td><td>1:00 PM to 8:30 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuesday<\/td><td>4:30 AM to 12:00 PM<\/td><td>1:00 PM to 8:30 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wednesday<\/td><td>4:30 AM to 12:00 PM<\/td><td>1:00 PM to 8:30 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thursday<\/td><td>4:30 AM to 12:00 PM<\/td><td>1:00 PM to 8:30 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Friday<\/td><td>4:30 AM to 12:00 PM<\/td><td>1:00 PM to 8:30 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturday<\/td><td>4:30 AM to 12:00 PM<\/td><td>1:00 PM to 8:30 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sunday<\/td><td>4:30 AM to 12:00 PM<\/td><td>1:00 PM to 8:30 PM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Reach_Kedarnath_Temple\"><\/span>How To Reach Kedarnath Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Air:<\/strong> If you want to travel by flight, can only reach to Dehradun\u2019s Jolly Grant Airport. From there the distance to reach Kedarnath is 238 km. Various transportations are available to reach Kedarnath Temple from there. You can also hire the taxi service in Dehradun to reach Kedarnath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Rail:<\/strong> If you are traveling by train, then you will arrive to Rishikesh and from there you have to find your own transportation. Luckily, you can easily find any local transportation that will take you to <a href=\"https:\/\/badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kedarnath<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Road:<\/strong> The easiest and cheapest option of them all is to travel by road. You can travel by the National Highway 109 which takes you to Kedarnath from Rudraprayag. You can hire the taxi service of Chiku Cab to easily get to Kedarnath without any hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kedarnath_Temple_Distance_from_Different_Locations\"><\/span>Kedarnath Temple Distance from Different Locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cities<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Distance<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Gaurikund to Kedarnath<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">16 km<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Phata to Kedarnath<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19 km<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Guptkashi to Kedarnath<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">23.5 km<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Rudraprayag to Kedarnath<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">50.7 km<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dehradun to Kedarnath<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">254 km<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Haridwar to Kedarnath<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">239 km<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_Carry_for_Kedarnath_Trek\"><\/span>Things to Carry for Kedarnath Trek<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carry light Baggage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry enough Warm Clothes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The guide is available for both Hindi and English 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