This blog gives clear details about the closing schedule of the holy Panch Kedar temples in 2025. If you are planning a spiritual journey, this guide will help you visit before the sacred doors close. Do not let snow or harsh weather stop your plans. The Panch Kedar Closing Date 2025 is now officially announced, making it the right time to note these important dates and plan your visit.
What is Panch Kedar
Panch Kedar refers to five holy Shiva shrines set deep in the Garhwal Himalayas: Kedarnath, Tungnath, Madhyamaheshwar, Rudranath, Kalpeshwar. These sacred places open to devotees typically during warmer months and close when winter arrives. Over winter months heavy snow, ice, landslides make access impossible.
Four of these temples close for half the year. Only one—Kalpeshwar—remains open all months, being accessible even in colder times.
Knowing the exact closing dates means you can time your visit, avoid last-moment rush, plan backup routes, and maximize darshan before the gates get locked.
Panch Kedar Closing Date 2025 (Temples)
| Temple | Expected Closing Date 2025 |
|---|---|
| Kedarnath | 23 October 2025 – 8:30 AM |
| Madhyamaheshwar | 18 November 2025 |
| Tungnath | 6 November 2025 |
| Rudranath | 17 October 2025 |
| Kalpeshwar | Open year-round, no closing date |
Temple Details You Must Know
1. Kedarnath
- Altitude: 3,583 m. One of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Located near Mandakini River.
- Access: Trek 16–17 km from Gaurikund after road reaches there.
- Timings: Morning arti and darshan hours, etc.
When doors close, the sacred idol is shifted to Ukhimath (Omkareshwar temple) till next season.
2. Madhyamaheshwar
- Set at – 3,497 m. Linked to the navel portion of Shiva in legend.
- Trek route: From base village Ransi via Gaundhar, Bantoli, etc.
3. Tungnath
- High above – 3,680 m (some say 3,690 m). It is famed as the highest Shiva temple by elevation.
- Trek: Short but steep 3–5 km from Chopta.
During winter, the idol moves to Makkumath village.
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4. Rudranath
- Located – 3,550 m (forest, streams, meadows).
- Trek: It is among easier ones, few kilometers from nearest motor-road head.
- Ritual: On its closing, priest leads procession of the idol to Gopinath or Gopeshwar.
5. Rudranath
- Located – 3,550 m (forest, streams, meadows).
- Located in Urgam valley. In past trek ~12 km, now road reduces trek to 300 metres from Devgram.
- Legend: hair locks (jata) of Shiva worshipped here.
