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Kedarnath in November: mostly shut — here's what's open

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Closed in November.

Kedarnath is shut in November; this page is for planning the trip around when it reopens. Cold days around 5°C, nights near -7°C, almost no rain. Nights drop to -7°C — pack properly for them. Stays run about 30% below the usual rate this month.

The next season opens in May, 6 months away. It reopens in May, 6 months away. The rains usually arrive in July, 8 months away. The cold months usually begin in September, 10 months away.

Kedarnath is closed in November

Kedarnath temple is closed from after Diwali (early November) to late April/May due to heavy snowfall. July–August is open but monsoon season: landslides and rain suspend the trek and helicopter services for days at a time — check the daily yatra status before setting out.

What the weather actually does

10-year average · Kedarnath

Cold days around 5°C, nights near -7°C, almost no rain. Nights drop to -7°C — pack properly for them.

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Before you book November

Conditions specific to Kedarnath this month.

Plan around this

Kedarnath Closed

⚠️ The temple is open from late April/May to just after Diwali (early November). The best windows are May–June and September–October — the July–August monsoon gap is landslide-prone and the trek is frequently suspended. Verify exact opening dates at badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in.

What a day in Kedarnath looks like

The things most people actually do here, by time of day.

Morning

Kedarnath Temple dawn abhishek darshan2h · easy
Gaurikund hot spring ritual dip1h · easy
Vasuki Tal alpine lake trek4h · strenuous
Himalayan sunrise panorama viewpoint1h 30m · easy

Afternoon

Gandhi Sarovar lake and glacier viewpoint2h · moderate
Bhairavnath Temple visit1h · easy

About 11h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.

What a November trip costs · 2 days, total for two

Budget

₹4,115 for two

Stay · 1n₹630
Food₹2,080
Local + entry₹1,100
Buffer₹305

Mid-range

₹10,568 for two

Stay · 1n₹1,985
Food₹4,800
Local + entry₹3,000
Buffer₹783

Luxury

₹25,403 for two

Stay · 1n₹6,321
Food₹11,200
Local + entry₹6,000
Buffer₹1,882

November multiplier already applied (0.70× on stays). Covers stay with GST, food, local transport, entry & activities, 8% buffer for two people sharing one room — the same figures the planner opens on. Excludes travel to Kedarnath. How we price this

Getting to Kedarnath

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 ₹4,515 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.

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What you’ll actually do in Kedarnath

Worth knowing for when you do go — several of these are unavailable in November.

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)
Ukhimath winter Kedarnath deity seat
Triyuginarayan Temple (Lord Vishnu fire, 15km)
Chopta meadow trekking (50km)
Tungnath highest Shiva temple (70km)
Helicopter darshan from Phata/Sersi
Sonprayag river confluence ritual

Within reach: Vasuki Tal trek · Gandhi Sarovar lake · Bhairavnath Temple · Gaurikund · Triyuginarayan Temple.

Packing for November

Thermals, a down jacket, gloves and a cap — nights drop below freezing.
Sunglasses and strong sunscreen: the sun is harsh at altitude even when it is cold.
Clothes that cover shoulders and knees, and slip-on footwear — shoes come off at every temple.

November questions, answered

Is November a good time to visit Kedarnath?

No — Kedarnath is closed in November. Kedarnath temple is closed from after Diwali (early November) to late April/May due to heavy snowfall. July–August is open but monsoon season: landslides and rain suspend the trek and helicopter services for days at a time — check the daily yatra status before setting out.

How much does a trip to Kedarnath cost in November?

A typical 2-day trip for two costs from ₹4,115 (budget) to ₹25,403 (luxury), excluding travel to Kedarnath. Seasonally adjusted for November.

When is the best time to visit Kedarnath?

The best months are October, June, September. From November: The next season opens in May, 6 months away. It reopens in May, 6 months away. The rains usually arrive in July, 8 months away. The cold months usually begin in September, 10 months away.

What is there to do in Kedarnath?

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.

Is Kedarnath open in November?