When to visit›Uttarakhand›Kedarnath›February
Closed in February.
Kedarnath is generally best visited in May – June, September – October (temple open).
Kedarnath is closed in February
Kedarnath temple is closed November–April due to heavy snowfall. It opens in May (Akshaya Tritiya) and closes in November (Diwali).
Cold days around 0°C, nights near -11°C, occasional snow. Nights drop to -11°C — pack properly for them.
Conditions specific to Kedarnath this month.
Plan around this
Kedarnath Closed
⚠️ The yatra season runs May–June and September–October only — the monsoon gap between them is landslide-prone and the trek is frequently suspended. Verify exact opening dates at badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in.
The things most people actually do here, by time of day.
Morning
Afternoon
About 11h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
Budget
₹3,020 for two
Mid-range
₹4,000 for two
Luxury
₹6,100 for two
February multiplier already applied (0.70× on stays). Covers stay, food, local transport and entry for two people sharing one room. Excludes travel to Kedarnath. Engine fares: IRCTC tables + median market rates.
Usually the biggest line in the budget — and the one the estimate above leaves out.
Rishikesh → Gaurikund
cab · 8h
₹6,000
1 way / person
Sonprayag → Gaurikund
shared jeep · 0.5h
₹100
1 way / person
Cheapest listed route is Sonprayag → Gaurikund by shared jeep. Return for two works out to about ₹400 — so a whole trip lands near ₹3,420 for two, travel included.
Fares are typical one-way estimates per person from Kedarnath's common gateways, not live prices — book early and expect festival months to run higher.
Worth knowing for when you do go — several of these are unavailable in February.
Within reach: Vasuki Tal trek · Gandhi Sarovar lake · Bhairavnath Temple · Gaurikund · Triyuginarayan Temple.
Not the ideal month. Feb: Deep winter — heavy snowfall, sub-zero nights, and high passes under snow.
A typical 2-day trip for two costs from ₹3,020 (budget) to ₹6,100 (luxury), excluding travel to Kedarnath. Seasonally adjusted for February.
The best months are October, June, September.
Kedarnath Jyotirlinga darshan (3583m). Himalayan backdrop sunrise panorama. Vasuki Tal alpine lake trek (8km). Gandhi Sarovar lake viewpoint. Gaurikund hot spring & dip (base). Bhairavnath Temple (protecting deity). Rishikesh is the nearest railhead, 220 km away.
Kedarnath temple is closed November–April due to heavy snowfall. It opens in May (Akshaya Tritiya) and closes in November (Diwali).
Most people visit Kedarnath as one stop of several.
Kedarnath in February, priced for your group, dawn-starts built in — about 40 seconds.