Best Time to Visit Kedarnath
Char Dham Yatra consists of four religious shrines- Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. One of the most important pilgrim site in India, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located in the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini river at an altitude of 11,750 feet, Kedarnath usually features a cold climate throughout the year. The best time to visit Kedarnath is during the summers and onset of winters — May to June and September to October. The summers are moderately cold with temperature ranging between 8 degree Celsius to 18 degree Celsius. The summer mornings are bright and sunny and nights are cold. The monsoon in Kedarnath brings in heavy rainfall, with a maximum of 272 mm of rainfall during August 2018. The risk of landslide makes the temple shrine inaccessible during monsoon. The winters are cold and the temperature falls well below sub-zero. Kedarnath experiences heavy snowfall during winters.
The Kedarnath temple is a holy site for many Hindu religion followers with thousands of people visiting every year. With advancements in roads and accessibility, there has been a rise in the number of visitors coming here every year.
Temperature
Since Kedarnath is located at a high altitude, the temperature differs from that of low altitude regions. The winters in Kedarnath are harsh, summers are colder than the rest of India and during monsoon, the area experiences heavy rainfall with the temperature being on the colder side.
- Summer
- May to June
- 4°C – 18°C
- Monsoon
- July to Sep
- 7°C – 19°C
- Winter
- Oct to April
- 6°C – 13°C
-
Summer
The summer season in Kedarnath starts from May and lasts till June. The minimum temperature goes down to 4-degree Celsius and the maximum temperature ranges around 18-degree Celsius. The days feature bright sunshine and nights being cold. Summers are the best time to visit Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand.
-
Monsoon
Kedarnath experiences heavy rainfall every year during the monsoon season. The monsoon season in Kedarnath starts from July and last till the end of September. The maximum rainfall is in the month of August, with August 2018 witnessing 272 mm of rainfall. The risks of the landslide are higher during monsoon season in Kedarnath because of which the temples are not open for pilgrims. The temperature during monsoon season ranges between 7 degree Celsius to 19 degree Celsius.
-
Winter
Winters in Kedarnath are chilly and extremely cold because of its high altitude in the Himalayan region. The winter season starts from October and lasts until April end. The minimum temperature can fall below the freezing point – zero degree Celsius. The temperature ranges from -6 degree Celsius to a maximum of 13 degree Celsius. Kedarnath also experiences heavy rainfall during the winter season. The temples remain closed from November until the end of April.
Our Latest Blogs
12 Nov, 2018
All You Need to Know About Kalimath Temple
Dotted with countless shrines and pilgrimage sites, Uttarakhand is often known as the abode of Gods and Goddesses. And of those numerous sacred sites in Uttarakhand, one extremely popular one is Kalimath Temple. Engirdled by Kedarnath mountains, Kalimath Temple lies near the banks of River Saraswati
More
26 Oct, 2018
The Portals of Famous Chota Char Dham will be Closed Soon: Dates Announced for 2018
On the pious occasion of Vijayadashami (Dusshera) on Friday, the 2018 closing dates of the Char Dham Shrines have been disclosed by the priest Harsh Jamloki and Satya Prasad Semwal. The 2018 closing dates for Tungnath and Madhyamaheshwar are also disclosed. An Insight to Char Dham With Yamunot
More
03 Aug, 2018
A Detailed Guide to Plan a Trip to Valley of Flowers
Valley of Flowers is at a height of more than 3000 m making it one of the alpine national parks in India Valley of Flowers is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Garhwal Himalayas The park is home to the rare species of flowering plant, Brahma Kamal The national park boasts a variety of 520 alp
More
12 Jul, 2018
Kartik Swami Temple: The Only Lord Murugan Temple in North India
“It is better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times” Well, I don’t know who wrote this quote, but I believe it suits best to Kartik Swami Temple in Uttarakhand. Wondering why? Don’t worry, you’ll get to know shortly but for that, you need to be with me for the nex
More
22 Jun, 2018
12 Jyotirlingas in India: What You Should Know Before Going There?
The land of numerous gods and goddesses - India is undoubtedly one of the revered pilgrimage destinations in the world. The country is home to a countless religious places having different mythological importance. Amongst the abundance, one is the famous 12 Jyotirlingas circuit. The mythological imp
More
05 Jun, 2018
How to Plan 12 Jyotirlinga Temple Tour from Anywhere in India?
As per the Hindu Mythology, Jyotirlinga refers to “The Radiant Sign of The Almighty”. For pilgrims, it is important to know that, in total, there are 64 Jyotirlingas in the country but, only 12 are revered highly. These Jyotirlingas as you know are the abodes of Lord Shiva and are considered as
More
28 May, 2018
Hemkund Sahib: A Quick and Easy Travel Guide
Be ready to ignite your curiosity, shake your senses, and warm your soul as the sacred portals of Hemkund Sahib are unbolted for pilgrims for 2018. After the wait of 6 months, devotees can now perform pilgrimage to the high-altitude Sikh religious destination. The opening date 2018 for Hemkund Sahib
More
23 May, 2018
Madhyamaheshwar Temple: A Spiritual & Adventure Retreat in the Himalayas
The temples in North India are as amazing and beautiful as those in South India. Of the numerous Hindu Temples, Madhyamaheshwar stands out. In Mansuna Village, it is a popular Lord Shiva’s temple in the Garhwal region of the state Uttarakhand. This popular Hindu temple in Uttarakhand is a p
More
17 May, 2018
Precautions for Heart Patients During Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand
In the heavenly ambiance of Garhwal Himalayas, there lie the four pristine abodes of deities Shiva, Vishnu, Ganga, and the Yamuna that are worldly-known as Char Dham. Every year, lakhs of devotee’s flock here to offer their prayers and to get the blessings of Gods at Char Dhams - Yamunotri, Gangot
More
05 May, 2018
How to Plan Tehri Lake Festival Tour with Char Dham Yatra 2018
Jollity, excitement, exuberance, incredulity on one hand and spirituality & enlightenment on other. That is Uttarakhand for you! And this summer, encounter all these feelings on just a single tour to Uttarakhand. Yes, you heard it right! For those who are planning to visit Char Dham in this summe
More