The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand will begin in May. Kedarnath’s doors will open on May 2, 2025. If you plan to travel to Kedarnath by helicopter, bookings will begin today.
Starting at 12 noon, you can book your helicopter tickets online through the IRCTC website at heliyatra.irctc.co.in.
Helicopter Ticket Fares
For now, helicopter bookings are open for May 2 to May 31. The fares are as follows:
- Guptkashi to Kedarnath: ₹8532
- Phata to Kedarnath: ₹6062
- Sersi to Kedarnath: ₹6060
Kedarnath, located at an altitude of 11,968 feet in Rudraprayag district, is one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites and a part of the Char Dham Yatra.
It attracts thousands of devotees every year.
When Will Other Holy Places in Uttarakhand Open?
The four Dhams of Uttarakhand are Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. Here’s when their doors will open:
- Gangotri & Yamunotri: April 30 (on Akshaya Tritiya)
- Kedarnath: May 2
- Badrinath: May 4
The opening and closing dates are traditionally announced on Mahashivratri (for opening) and Vijayadashami (for closing). Kedarnath’s doors typically open two days before Badrinath.
Why Are the Doors Closed?
The doors of these holy sites are closed during the winter (October to November) due to heavy snowfall, which obstructs the roads.
During this time, the idol of Lord Shiva is moved to Ukhimath (Omkareshwar Temple) for worship.
Similarly, after Badrinath’s doors close, the idol is worshipped as the ‘Utsav Moorti’ in Narasimha Temple in Joshimath.
