Best Time
• May–June & Sept–Oct (pleasant weather, clear skies).
• Avoid monsoon (July–Aug) due to landslides & heavy rains.
• In winter (Nov–Apr), both temples are closed.
Essentials to Carry
• Warm clothing (even in summer nights are cold).
• Comfortable trekking shoes (for Kedarnath trek & Mana).
• Raincoat / poncho (weather unpredictable).
• Medicines (altitude, fever, stomach issues).
• Cash (limited ATM facilities).
• Yatra registration slips + ID proof.
Tips
• Helicopter tickets sell out fast → book early.
• Accommodation in Kedarnath is very basic → carry sleeping bag/blanket if sensitive.
• Network: Jio & BSNL work best in higher Himalayas.
• If short on time, you can do the trip in 6 days (using helicopters for Kedarnath).
