Baba Kedar is on the way to Kedarnath from Ukhimath, as the Kedarnath Temple opens on 2nd May, 2025

The season’s much-awaited pilgrimage, the Kedarnath Yatra, is finally here, as the temple panels are opening on the 2nd of May 2025, following the festival of Akshay Tritiya. The temple gears up to welcome Lord Shiva devotees after remaining closed for the entire winter season.

In a significant ritual, Lord Shiva’s Panchmukhi idol is brought back to Kedarnath Dham from Shri Omkareshwar Temple (Ukhimath) before the temple opens. “This Panchmukhi idol of Baba Kedar has already left on Monday (28th April) from Omkareshwar Temple and will arrive in a Panchmukhi Doli (Palanquin) on 1st May in the temple; the temple gate is scheduled to open by 7 AM”, said Harish Gaur, media in-charge of BKTC. 

Scroll down to learn more about the upcoming Kedarnath Dham Darshan in 2025 before visiting. 

Kedarnath Yatra 2025 opening date, registration process, and important checklist

Kedarnath opening date and temple opening hours are- 2nd May, 2025, 7:00 AM IST.

Read further, the government registration process for Kedarnath Temple, and Kedarnath Yatra booking process, etc.

Registration for Kedarnath Yatra 2025 

Wondering how to proceed with the Kedarnath Temple registrations? Read more to learn the registration process for Kedarnath Temple visit.

You can register for your Kedarnath Temple tour online, from the Uttarakhand government portal by visiting their website or app at Tourist Care Uttarakhand. The 3-step verification process includes registration for Kedarnath Yatra 2025, followed by the generation of the yatra registration letter with QR code and final verification at the Dham (Shrine) in the final step. 

Log in to your account with the existing credentials, or sign up if a new user, followed by putting up all the details like name, age, gender, and address, attach all your documents, a passport-sized photograph, a scanned copy of Aadhaar, Voter ID card, PAN, and passport, including passenger details, dates of the yatra (round trip). After the registration is complete, you’ll get confirmation upon downloading your E-pass. 

Things to remember before visiting the Kedarnath Temple

Here’s a checklist for you to have a safe and secure Kedarnath Yatra:

Do’s 

• Registration for the Char Dham’s Kedarnath Yatra is mandatory 

• Carry the registration certificate to the verification point

• Get a dham darshan slot token for an easy-breezy darshan

• Carry warm clothes like a jacket, shawl, muffler, sweater, etc

• Keep prescribed medicines by a physician

• Carry a valid ID card- Aadhaar, PAN, Voter’s ID, etc

Don’ts 

• Do not drink and drive during the yatra

• Do not consume alcohol/tobacco

• No littering, maintain cleanliness

How to book a Kedarnath Yatra Package with Trip To Temples?

Don’t have much time and looking to make Kedarnath Yatra hassle-free? Follow these quick steps to book your Kedarnath Dham yatra with us:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Trip To Temples and log in to your account 

Step 2: Click on the category title ‘Char Dham’ and choose the Kedarnath Yatra Helicopter package

Step 3: Now go to ‘View details’, proceed, and check the seat availability calendar

Step 4: Choose your preferred available date, then add your details: name, email, mobile number, gender, and dob, and add the details of your co-travellers if any. (Booking up to 6 co-travellers only).

Step 5: Click on the Final Payment option and apply the coupon code, if any.

Step 6: Choose to pay the registration amount/full amount, accept the T&C, and you’ll receive a confirmation of booking via email. 

Convenience, comfort, and ease, that’s what we believe in. And so, with our specially curated Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter Packages, travel seamlessly, without compromising on comfort. It’s a super-saver option, and includes a sightseeing tour of the must-visit places along with Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath, and Kedarnath.

Get in touch with our experts to learn more about Kedarnath Yatra 2025, Kedarnath Temple tour prices, Char Dham Yatra registration, Kedarnath best travel tips, Kedarnath Yatra itinerary, and more.