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Kedarnath Temple Opening Closing Dates 2026
Pilgrimage Guide
Kedarnath · Char Dham · 2026 Dates
Kedarnath Temple Opening & Closing Dates 2026 — Complete Yatra Guide

Opens 2 May 2026 at 7 AM · Closes 1 November 2026 (Bhai Dooj). Puja timings, helicopter booking, registration, how to reach and all tips for the Kedarnath Yatra.

Firstraveller Team · March 2026 9 min read
Panch Kedar Opening Closing Dates 2026
Pilgrimage Guide
Panch Kedar · All 5 Temples · 2026 Dates
Panch Kedar Opening & Closing Dates 2026 — All 5 Temples Complete Guide

Kedarnath: 21 Apr · Tungnath: 2 May · Rudranath: 18 May · Madhyamaheshwar: 21 May · Kalpeshwar: Year-round. Trek guide, route & packages inside.

Firstraveller Team · March 2026 8 min read
Rudranath Temple Opening Closing Dates 2026
Pilgrimage Guide
Panch Kedar · 2026 Guide
Rudranath Temple Opening & Closing Dates 2026 — Complete Yatra Guide

Opens 18 May 2026 at 7 AM · Closes 17 October 2026. Trek route, timings, how to reach, packing list and all the tips you need.

Firstraveller Team · March 2026 6 min read
Char Dham Kapat
Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage
Char Dham Kapat Opening & Closing Dates 2025–2026

Official dates for Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath — plan your yatra with the complete Kapat schedule.

By Firstraveller Team · Mar 2026 7 min read
Kedarkantha
Trek Guide
Trek Guide
Kedarkantha Trek in December — A Complete Winter Guide

Everything you need to pack, plan and conquer India's most popular winter snow trek.

By Priya Singh · Dec 20256 min read
Goa
Budget Travel
Budget Travel
Goa on ₹5,000 Per Day — The Real Budget Traveller's Guide

Yes, you can explore Goa beautifully on a tight budget. Here's exactly how we did it.

By Amit Kumar · Nov 20255 min read
Bali
International
International
First Time in Bali? 10 Things Nobody Tells You

Real tips from travellers who've been — skip the tourist traps and find the real Bali.

By Sneha Nair · Oct 20257 min read
Varanasi
Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage
Kashi Vishwanath Temple — Timing, Queue & Darshan Tips

How to get priority darshan, the best time to visit and what not to miss in Varanasi.

By Deepak Joshi · Sep 20254 min read
Leh Ladakh
Travel Tips
Travel Tips
Leh Ladakh Road Trip — Month by Month Guide for 2025

Best months, permits, passes, bikes vs SUVs — the ultimate planning guide for Ladakh.

By Vikram Bose · Aug 20259 min read
Kerala
Food & Culture
Food & Culture
Kerala Sadya & Local Food — A Foodie's Complete Travel Guide

From banana leaf meals to toddy shops — Kerala's food scene is as rich as its backwaters.

By Meera Pillai · Jul 20255 min read
Badrinath Temple Opening Closing Dates 2026
Pilgrimage Guide
Badrinath · Char Dham · 2026 Dates
Badrinath Temple Opening & Closing Dates 2026 — Char Dham Complete Guide

Badrinath kapat opens 4 May 2026 at 6:15 AM. Darshan timings, registration guide, how to reach, nearby places and best time for Char Dham Yatra.

Firstraveller Team · March 20268 min read
Gangotri Temple Opening Closing Dates 2026
Pilgrimage Guide
Gangotri · Char Dham · Gaumukh Trek
Gangotri Temple Opening & Closing Dates 2026 — Char Dham & Gaumukh Guide

Gangotri kapat opens 30 April 2026 (Akshaya Tritiya) at 10:30 AM. Complete guide with puja timings, Gaumukh glacier trek, permits and how to reach.

Firstraveller Team · March 20268 min read
Yamunotri Temple Opening Closing Dates 2026
Pilgrimage Guide
Yamunotri · 1st Char Dham · 2026 Dates
Yamunotri Temple Opening & Closing Dates 2026 — 1st Char Dham Complete Guide

Yamunotri kapat opens 30 April 2026 (Akshaya Tritiya) at 12:15 PM. Janki Chatti trek, Surya Kund ritual, pony availability, darshan timings and packing list.

Firstraveller Team · March 20268 min read
Tungnath Temple Opening Closing Dates 2026
Pilgrimage Guide
Tungnath · Panch Kedar · Chopta Trek
Tungnath Temple Opening & Closing Dates 2026 — World's Highest Shiva Temple Guide

Tungnath opens 2 May 2026 — the highest Shiva temple in the world at 3,680 m. Chopta base, Chandrashila summit guide, trek tips and puja timings.

Firstraveller Team · March 20268 min read
Madhyamaheshwar Temple Opening Closing Dates 2026
Pilgrimage Guide
Madhyamaheshwar · Panch Kedar · 2026
Madhyamaheshwar Temple Opening & Closing Dates 2026 — 2nd Panch Kedar Guide

Madhyamaheshwar opens 21 May 2026. Trek from Ransi village, meadow bugyals, Kedarnath range views, puja timings and complete pilgrimage guide.

Firstraveller Team · March 20268 min read
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