Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand closes for winter 2025: What it means for travellers
Kedarnath Temple's portals officially closed for winter on October 23, 2025, with Lord Kedarnath's idol relocated to Ukhimath's Omkareshwar Temple. The annual ceremony, marked by traditional rituals and the presence of Uttarakhand's Chief Minister, signifies the temple's closure due to harsh Himalayan winters. Pilgrims can still worship the deity in Ukhimath until the temple reopens in late April/early May.
Kedarnath Temple's portals officially closed for winter on October 23, 2025, with Lord Kedarnath's idol relocated to Ukhimath's Omkareshwar Temple. The annual ceremony, marked by traditional rituals and the presence of Uttarakhand's Chief Minister, signifies the temple's closure due to harsh Himalayan winters. Pilgrims can still worship the deity in Ukhimath until the temple reopens in late April/early May.
