Kedarnath News

Check out the latest travel news and updates from Kedarnath in chronological order. Read the recent news headlines about Kedarnath.

20 Nov 2024
Char Dham Yatra 2024 Concludes

With the closing of Badrinath Temple on 17 Nov, the Char Dham Yatra for year 2024 has concluded. Over 46.17 lakh pilgrims visited Char Dham this year.

DhamNo. of Pilgrims
Kedarnath16,52,076
Badrinath14,35,341
Gangotri8,15,273
Yamunotri7,14,755
04 Nov 2024
Bollywood Actress Nusrat Bharucha visited Kedarnath Dham

Before the doors of Kedarnath Dham were closed, film actress Nusrat Bharucha visited Baba Kedar. After visiting Baba Kedar, Nusrat Barucha was completely immersed in the devotion of Bhole.

03 Nov 2024
Portals of Kedarnath Dham were closed on 3 Nov

Stats: This year more than 16 Lakh (1.6 million) pilgrims visited Kedarnath.

25 Oct 2024
Actor Vishnu Manchu visited Kedarnath-Badrinath ahead of Kannappa release

Telugu actor Vishnu Manchu, accompanied by his team, went on a pilgrimage to Kedarnath and Badrinath to seek blessings for his upcoming film, Kannappa. Mohanlal, Prabhas and Akshay Kumar have cameos in the movie.

21 Oct 2024
Mukesh Ambani visits Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani embarked on a spiritual journey to the revered Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams in Uttarakhand on Sunday, October 20. During his visit, the billionaire industrialist reportedly donated ?5 crore to support the Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines.

14 Sep 2024
Kedarnath Dham Yatra resumed with 11600 pilgrims left Sonprayag for the Dham

Kedarnath Dham After the improvement in the weather, more than 11600 pilgrims were allowed to visit Kedarnath Dham on Saturday. Due to rain for two days, the pilgrims were stopped at Sonprayag.

12 Sep 2024
First snowfall of the season in Kedarnath, Badrinath. After snowfall, the cold has started increasing in Badrinath Dham
17 Aug 2024
The Kedarnath trek route has been repaired and reopened for pilgrims after a 15-day closure

The trek route to Kedarnath which was heavily damaged by landslides triggered by heavy rain on the night of 31 July has been repaired and reopened for pilgrims after a 15-day closure.

17 Aug 2024
2 Golf carts reached Kedarnath Dham for elderly devotees will benefit

Following the arrival of the Thar vehicle, two golf carts have now also been brought to Kedarnath. These golf carts will provide significant assistance to elderly devotees visiting the shrine. The golf carts were transported to Kedarnath Dham this morning with the help of the Indian Air Force Chinook helicopter.

15 Aug 2024
New route to Kedarnath found, - 2 Kms Shorter

A new trekking route is discovered, which will start from Chaumasi, 25 km away from Kalimath; it has more grasslands and less climbing. This trekking route will be 2 kms shorter.

08 Aug 2024
Kedarnath Yatra Resumes by Helicopter Eight Days After Disaster

The Kedarnath Yatra resumed on August 8, eight days after the devastating disaster, with 18 devotees arriving on the first day. Currently, the pilgrimage is being conducted exclusively via helicopter service as reconstruction of the walking route continues at full speed.

The Yatra had been suspended on July 31 due to heavy rains and landslides, which caused severe damage to the Kedarnath walking route at over 13 locations. Efforts are now underway on a war footing to restore the footpath and allow pilgrims to continue their journey on foot soon. Check how to book Kedarnath Heli Tickets.

04 Aug 2024
Kedarnath Cloud Burst: More Than 9000 Pilgrims Rescued

Rescue Operation Continues in Kedar Ghati, even after more than 9000 pilgirms rescued since 31 July.

30 Jun 2024
Avalanche near Kedarnath Temple

An avalanche hit near Gandhi Sarovar in Kedarnath on Sunday. A huge rumble of snow was visible. There was no loss of life or property.

24 Jun 2024
Record Shuttle Services for Kedarnath in First Phase of 2024

First phase of flights completed, helicopters of seven companies returned, record 10027 Kedarnath shuttles

In the first phase of the Kedarnat Yatra, from the inauguration of the gates on May 10 to June 20, in 42 days, a total of 56,110 pilgrims reached the Dham by these helicopters. While 56624 pilgrims returned after darshan. During this period, the helicopters made 10,027 shuttles, which is the highest compared to previous years.

24 Jun 2024
Record 9.5 lakh pilgrims visited Kedarnath Dham till 23 June

So far 9.5 lakh pilgrims have visited Baba Kedarnath in the Kedarnath Dham Yatra. In the last season, only 6.5 lakh pilgrims were able to visit Baba.

01 Jun 2024
Mahindra Thar Reached Kedarnath Dham With Help of Chinook Helicopter

Mahindra Thar Reached Kedarnath Dham With Help of Chinook Helicopter To Serve Devoted Pilgrims

22 May 2024
More than 3.57 Lakh Pilgrims visited Kedarnath Dham

A record breaking 3.57 lakh pilgrims have visited Kedarnath Temple since it opened on 10 May 2024.

16 May 2024
Uttarakhand Imposes Mobile Phone Ban Near Kedarnath Temple During Chardham Yatra

The Uttarakhand administration has implemented a ban on mobile phone usage within a 50-meter perimeter around the Kedarnath temple for the duration of the Chardham Yatra. This measure aims to facilitate a seamless darshan experience. Stringent enforcement measures, including penalties, are being applied, with district officials tasked to ensure compliance. 

Devotees are earnestly requested to adhere to these directives to uphold the sanctity of the temple. Furthermore, updated guidelines for the Chardham Yatra mandate registration and advocate for moderation to guarantee a secure and tranquil pilgrimage experience.

25 Apr 2024
Chardham Yatra witnesses record-breaking registration of 15 Lakh participants in 10 Days

The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is set to commence on May 10, and even before its initiation, a record-breaking number of devotees have registered. According to the tourism department report, 494,129 registrations have been recorded for Kedarnath, 414,260 for Badrinath, 265,110 for Gangotri, 243,982 for Yamunotri, and 21,804 for Hemkund Sahib.

25 Apr 2024
Per Day Limt for Kedarnath Dham has been set to 18000 registrations
17 Apr 2024
Kedarnath Shuttle Helicopter booking will start from 20 April 2024 on IRCTC Website

Tickets for helicopter bookings will become available on April 20, 2024, at 12:00 hours on the IRCTC Heli Yatra website. The journey period spans from May 10, 2024, to June 20, 2024, and later from September 15, 2024, to October 31, 2024, after the monsoon season. For guidance on booking a helicopter to Kedarnath, refer to the Kedarnath Helicopter booking guide.

02 Mar 2024
Snowfall Update - Snowfall in Chardham, Harsil on 02 Mar 2024

Around 6 inch snowfall recorded in Harsil on 02 Mar 2024. There has been snowfall in Harsil along with Char Dham in Uttarakhand and other high altitude. Though the Badrinath temple is closed for winters, the opening date of Badrinath has been announced.

20 Feb 2024
Uttarakhand Snowfall Update 20 Feb 2024

Snowfall was reported on Monday in regions such as Kedarnath Dham, including Madmaheshwar, Tungnath, Chandrashila, etc. Additionally, light snowfall was observed in tourist spots like Chopta, Dugalbitta and in Deoriatal. 

The phenomenon extended to Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham, Harshil Valley, and other high-altitude areas of Uttarkashi. Despite the snowfall, road movements remained unaffected at present.

25 Nov 2023
Kedarnath Records highest pilgrims footfall ever in 2023

This year in 2023, a record of 19.61 lakh pilgrims reached Kedarnath Dham. Badri Kedar Temple Committee has earned a revenue of Rs 70 crore in the last six months of the yatra season. The footfall is the highest that has been recorded till now.

27 Oct 2023
Badrinath, Kedarnath temples will close at 4 pm on October 28 due to lunar eclipse

All temples governed by the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee, including the Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines, will observe closure at 4 pm on Saturday due to the lunar eclipse.

The Badrinath and Kedarnath temples are scheduled to reopen during the brahma muhurta after the morning purification puja on Sunday.

Other affiliated shrines affected by the closure include the Shri Narasingh Temple in Joshimath, Second Kedar Madmaheshwar, Third Kedar Tungnath, Shri Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, and Yoga Badri.

09 May 2023
Bollywood Actress Sara Ali Khan visits Kedarnath, Chopta and Tungnath

Actress Sara Ali Khan is spending beautiful moments in the valleys of Uttarakhand on Kedarnath, Chopta and Tungnath trek. Along with visiting Kedarnath Dham, Sara Ali Khan has also gone on Chopta and Tungnath trek.

15 May 2022
Ropeway will be constructed for Kedarnath

The state government has approved construction of a ropeway to Kedarnath Temple. The DPR for Kedarnath Temple Ropeway has been prepared and it has estimated a cost of Rs. 1100 crores for the construction of Kedarnath Ropeway.

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