Photography and videography are banned inside the Kedarnath temple. The temple premises are under CCTV surveillance, and visitors who violate the ban will face legal action from the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath temple committee.

Yes, Chardham Yatra registration is mandatory to visit Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.

Visit the web portal of Uttarakhand Tourism Care and click on the register button. Select single or group registration and fill up the personal details, contact information, and upload documents. After completing the registration, you will receive a confirmation email or message in your registered email ID and phone number.

The best time to visit Kedarnath is April to June and October. April to June offers pleasant weather, suitable for trekking, while October has bearable temperatures. Heavy rains and landslides during the monsoon (June to October) can cause trouble.

You need to reach the nearest locations like Dehradun, Rishikesh, or Haridwar. From there, you can hire a taxi or board a bus to Gaurikund. Bus and taxi services are frequent on this route. From Gaurikund, the trekking of 16 kilometers to Kedarnath begins.

Helicopter service to Kedarnath is operated by IRCTC. Log in to the IRCTC HeliYatra portal using your existing IRCTC credentials to book your journey date, time slot, and helicopter route. Prior yatra registration is mandatory for booking a helicopter ride.

The difficulty level of the Kedarnath trek is moderate. Physical fitness and proper gear are required to complete the trek.

Bhairavnath Temple, Gauri Kund, Shankaracharya Samadhi, Triyuginarayan Temple, Chorabari Taal, and Vasuki Taal are some major attractions near Kedarnath.

Your packing list should include: warm clothing, a lightweight jacket, thermal wear, gloves, socks, trekking shoes, rain gear, basic medicines, a flashlight, a first-aid kit, a thermos, snacks, a power bank, a charger, a personal hygiene kit, identity and registration documents, and other essential items.

Yes, it is safe for both men and women solo travelers. However, basic precautions like avoiding accepting edibles or lifts from strangers should be taken.

Yes, Reliance Jio offers a 4G network on the trek route from Gaurikund to Kedarnath. BSNL network is also available. It is recommended to carry both SIM cards.

The best route for Kedarnath is Haridwar → Rishikesh → Rudraprayag → Sonprayag → Gaurikund → Kedarnath.