Today's live darshan
Source: the temple's official YouTube channel “BKTC Official” — the government website of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) links this channel. All rights to the videos belong to them. Live darshan of all temples
Kapat closing dates 2026
| Dham | Doors close | Winter darshan at |
|---|---|---|
| Gangotri | 10 November 2026 | Mukhba village |
| Kedarnath | November 11, 2026 (Bhai Dooj) | Omkareshwar temple, Ukhimath |
| Yamunotri | November 11, 2026, 10:28 am | Kharsali village |
| Badrinath | November 16, 2026, 9:37 pm | Pandukeshwar (Yogadhyan Badri) and the Narsingh temple, Jyotirmath |
The opening date of Kedarnath for the next year is announced on Mahashivratri, and Badrinath's on Basant Panchami.
Registration — the very first step
- Free registration on the Uttarakhand government website registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in is compulsory for the Char Dham yatra; without it you cannot even book a helicopter.
- For special pujas and online donations, the Badri-Kedar Temple Committee (BKTC) website is badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in.
Kedarnath helicopter booking
- Book only on heliyatra.irctc.co.in. 2 tickets per user ID, and up to 6 passengers per ticket.
- Booking does not open all at once but in phases; the date of each phase is announced in advance.
Helipad Return fare (2026 season) Sersi About ₹6,390 Phata About ₹10,164 Guptkashi About ₹12,762 - IRCTC's fee is charged on top of the fare, and a fuel surcharge may be added during the season.
- Beware of fake websites: many look-alike websites and WhatsApp numbers sell ‘VIP darshan’ or tickets in this temple's name. Book only through the official website or app given below, and never pay an agent in advance.
Trek and road
- Kedarnath: a trek of about 16–18 km from Gaurikund; hire only government-registered ponies, palkis and pithus.
- Badrinath: a road goes right up to the temple; about 300 km from Rishikesh.
- The nearest railway station is Rishikesh (Yog Nagari) and the nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun.
When to go
The doors usually open in April–May and close in October–November. May–June is the most crowded, and the rains of July–August bring a risk of landslides. In September–October the weather is clear and crowds are smaller.
Information checked: October 26, 2026. Official website: badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in. Temple timings, fees and rules keep changing — always check the official website before you travel or pay.