Panch Kedar Yatra Package

The story goes that after the Kurukshetra War, the Pandavas sought Lord Shiva's forgiveness for the sin of killing their own kin. Lord Shiva, unwilling to forgive them easily, disguised himself as a bull in the Garhwal mountains. When Bhima recognized the bull at Kedarnath and tried to catch him, the bull dived into the ground — leaving his hump at Kedarnath. The remaining parts of the bull appeared at different locations, now known as the Panch Kedar temples.

This 16-day Panch Kedar Yatra package from Delhi covers all five temples with a combination of road travel, trekking, and camping. It includes hotels where available and camping tents at high-altitude stops. All meals, ground transfers, and expert local guidance are included. The Panch Kedar circuit is physically challenging — especially Rudranath (20 km trek) and Madhyamaheshwar (19 km trek) — but every step of it is worth the effort.

The Five Panch Kedar Temples — Complete Guide

Temple	Body Part of Shiva	Altitude	Trek Distance	Difficulty	Open Season
Kedarnath	Hump	3,583m (11,755 ft)	16 km from Gaurikund	Moderate	May – November
Tungnath	Arms	3,680m (12,073 ft)	4 km from Chopta	Easy-Moderate	May – November
Rudranath	Face	3,600m (11,800 ft)	20–22 km from Sagar village	Difficult	June – October
Madhyamaheshwar	Navel & Stomach	3,497m (11,473 ft)	19 km from Ransi	Moderate-Difficult	May – November
Kalpeshwar	Hair & Matted Locks	2,200m (7,217 ft)	2 km from Urgam	Easy	Year-round

Panch Kedar Opening & Closing Dates 2026

Opening dates are announced on Maha Shivratri each year as per the Hindu Panchang. For 2026, dates were confirmed on February 26, 2026.

Confirmed Opening Dates 2026

Temple	Opening Date 2026	Closing Date 2026 (Tentative)	Winter Abode
Kedarnath	22 April 2026	11 November 2026 (Bhai Dooj)	Ukhimath
Tungnath	2 May 2026	Late October / early November 2026	Markandeya Temple, Ukhimath
Rudranath	18 May 2026	17 October 2026	Gopinath Temple, Gopeshwar
Madhyamaheshwar	21 May 2026	20 November 2026	Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath
Kalpeshwar	Open year-round	Open year-round	—

Best Time for Panch Kedar Yatra

If you plan to complete all five temples in one trip, the window of May–June and September–October is when all temples are simultaneously accessible. The Rudranath temple has the shortest season (June–September), so that sets the practical limit. July and August are monsoon months with frequent landslides on approach roads — not ideal for the full circuit.

Month-wise Quick Reference

Month	Conditions	Recommendation
May – June	15–20°C, clear skies, rhododendrons blooming	Best for full circuit — all 5 temples open, pleasant trekking
July – August	Monsoon — heavy rain, landslide risk	Avoid for full circuit; Rudranath/Madhyamaheshwar routes dangerous
September – October	Cool, lush green, excellent visibility	Excellent — stable trails, best views, comfortable temperatures
November onwards	Snow begins, temples close one by one	Only Kalpeshwar accessible; avoid for full circuit

Safety Tips for Panch Kedar Yatra

• Rudranath and Madhyamaheshwar are remote — always hire a local guide. Trails are not as well-marked as Kedarnath.
• Build in one extra acclimatization day before Rudranath and Madhyamaheshwar — both are high altitude treks.
• Carry a sleeping bag rated to at least -5°C for camp nights at Gaundhar, Rudranath, and Dumuk.
• July–August monsoon makes approach roads to Rudranath dangerous. September is safer.
• Personal medication: Diamox (altitude sickness), ORS, pain relief, antiseptic cream for trek cuts.
• Physical preparation: Start daily 5 km walks at least 6 weeks before the Panch Kedar Yatra. This is not a casual trip.

Panch Kedar Yatra Registration 2026

• Kedarnath — Mandatory Online Registration: Register free at registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in before departure. Carry the registration slip (digital or printout) — entry at Sonprayag/Gaurikund check post is not permitted without it. Biometric registration also required at Haridwar/Rishikesh counters; carry original Aadhaar card.
• Other 4 Temples: Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar, and Kalpeshwar do not require separate advance online registration. Standard trekking permits apply and are arranged by us as part of the package.
• We handle it for you: All registration, biometric, and permit formalities are managed by our team. You do not need to navigate this process independently.

Package Cost — Panch Kedar Yatra

Component	Details
Package Price	Rs.48,600 per person (Twin Sharing)
Original Price	Rs.56,500
Savings	Rs.7,900
Duration	16 Days / 15 Nights
Start/End Point	Delhi
Accommodation	Hotels where available; tents at trek camps
Meals	All meals included throughout
Transport	Private AC Cab for road segments
GST	5% additional

Packing List for Panch Kedar Yatra

Clothing & Footwear

• Thermal inner layers, fleece jacket, and waterproof windproof outer jacket
• Waterproof trekking boots with ankle support (break in before the trek)
• Woollen cap, gloves, and gaiters for snow sections at Rudranath and Madhyamaheshwar
• 4–5 pairs of woollen socks, quick-dry trekking trousers

Trekking Gear

• Trekking poles — essential for Rudranath and Madhyamaheshwar descents
• Headlamp with spare batteries (early morning darshan at Kedarnath)
• Sleeping bag rated to -5°C for camp nights
• Daypack (20–25 litres); main luggage carried by porter on trek days

Health & Documents

• Diamox (altitude sickness) — consult doctor before departure; ORS sachets; personal medicines
• Sunscreen SPF 50+, UV sunglasses, lip balm — UV intensity is high above 3,000m
• Original Aadhaar card (mandatory for Kedarnath registration and biometrics)
• Cash in small denominations — ATMs not available beyond Guptkashi/Ukhimath