Kedarnath Yatra Opening Date 2026 – Start Your Spiritual Journey

Kedarnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a significant pilgrimage site nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. Due to heavy snowfall and harsh winter conditions, the temple remains closed for nearly six months. It reopens every year in the spring, marking the beginning of the Kedarnath Yatra.

Expected Opening Date: 7 May 2026 (Tentative)

In 2026, the Kedarnath Temple is expected to open on 7th May, which is celebrated as Akshaya Tritiya, a highly auspicious day in the Hindu calendar. The exact opening date is officially announced by the

Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee during Maha Shivratri.

On the opening day, the doors are opened with grand rituals and Vedic chants in the presence of thousands of devotees. The idol of Lord Shiva is ceremoniously brought from Ukhimath and reinstated in the Kedarnath shrine.

Plan Your Yatra Early

Pilgrims planning to visit Kedarnath in 2026 are advised to book their travel and accommodation well in advance. The initial weeks of the yatra attract huge crowds, so early planning ensures a smoother and more peaceful pilgrimage.

Don’t miss the chance to witness the divine opening ceremony and begin your spiritual journey with blessings from Lord Kedarnath.