The Kedarnath Temple door has opened today to pilgrims on Friday (May 2) at 7:00 AM after winter closure. With more than 12,000 pilgrims attend the open ceremony of Kedarnath Temple.
The Indian Army band played devotional music, and flowers were showered on the pilgrims from a helicopter. Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami attend the opening ceremony of the temple. By chanting Mantra and rituals, the temple door open.
Panchmukhi Doli of Lord Kedarnath reached temple
The Panchmukhi Doli of Lord Kedarnath reached the holy Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand on Thursday, May 1, with chants of ‘Jai Baba Kedar’ filling the air. Chief Minister Dhami shared on X (formerly Twitter) that the journey from Gaurikund to Kedarnath was full of faith, devotion, and deep spiritual feeling.

Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami stated, “Kedar in the Himalayas The natural beauty, the tranquil valleys, the spiritual energy of the divine abode of Shri Kedar nestled in the lap of the Himalayas fills the mind with a new power, peace and devotion every time.”
Char Dham Yatra Registration Guide for Pass
First go through the official website of https://uttarakhandtourism.gov.in/
Click on the Chardam Registration option
Then register yourself by providing name and mobile number. Select the tour option
Provide your details and photos, upload mandatory documents, including passenger details, date of Yatra.
After the registration is complete, login yourself and download your E-pass.
Important Guidelines to Follow Before Visiting Kedarnath Temple
Here is the guide of do’s and don’t for safe and secure Kedarnath Yatra
Do’s
- Registration is mandatory for the Char Dam’s KedarnathYatra
- Carry the E-Pass to the verification point
- Get the Dham Darshan slot token for an easy-breeze darshan
- Carry warm clothes like jacket, shawl, muffler, sweater etc as the place is cold
- Carry valid ID card like Voter ID, Aadhaar Card etc.
Don’t
- Do not drink and drive during Kedarnath Yatra
- No littering, maintain cleanliness
Char Dham Temples door open dates
Kedarnath Dham: It has opened on May 2, 2025
Sri Tungnath Dham: It also opened on May 2, 2025
Badrinath Dham: It will opened on May 4, 2025
Sri Madmaheshwar Dham: It will opened on May 21, 2025