{"id":1555,"date":"2024-02-19T12:57:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T12:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/?p=1555"},"modified":"2026-07-30T09:05:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T09:05:59","slug":"kedarnath-trek-timings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/kedarnath-trek-timings\/","title":{"rendered":"Kedarnath Trek Timings – Starting & Closing Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Kedarnath temple<\/a>, standing at approximately 3,583 metres (11,755 ft)<\/strong> in the Himalayas, is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India. The walk to the temple is both beautiful and tough, so it’s a good idea to start early. Beginning your Kedarnath trek<\/a> in the early morning helps you avoid the cold, beat the crowd, and comfortably reach the temple before the official cut-off.<\/p>\n

Weather in hilly areas can change quickly, so it’s important to follow the trek timings to stay safe. When you follow the trek schedule, you can enjoy the journey without worrying about your safety or comfort. This travel guide covers the ideal Kedarnath<\/a> trek starting time, checkpoint cut-offs, altitude and elevation gain, and what to do if you miss the window.<\/p>\n

Quick Reference<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Checkpoint<\/strong><\/td>\nCut-Off Time (Last Entry)<\/strong><\/td>\nNote<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Sonprayag<\/td>\n1:00 PM<\/td>\nRegistration\/QR checked here<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gaurikund (trek start)<\/td>\n1:30 PM<\/td>\nEnforced by Rudraprayag administration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bhimbali (mid-route)<\/td>\n5:00 PM<\/td>\nCannot continue upward beyond this time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Linchuli (mid-route)<\/td>\n6:00 PM<\/td>\nCannot continue upward beyond this time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Return descent from Kedarnath<\/td>\nStart by 5:00 PM<\/td>\nStrongly advised, to avoid dark and weather changes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

These are operational timings set by the Rudraprayag district administration and can change on short notice due to weather, landslides, or crowd management \u2014 always check for same-day notices at Sonprayag and Gaurikund before you start.<\/em><\/p>\n

Recommended start time: Most pilgrims begin the 16 km Gaurikund-to-Kedarnath trek between 4:00 AM and 7:00 AM, since it typically takes 6\u20138 hours to complete. Note: the trek measured around 18 km on the older pre-2013 alignment; current guidance uses the shorter, reconstructed ~16 km route.<\/em><\/p>\n

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