Quick Answer
Stay options on the Kedarnath route include GMVN tourist rest houses, dharamshalas, private hotels and seasonal camps at Guptkashi, Sonprayag, Sitapur, Phata, Gaurikund and Kedarnath itself. Book early for May–June; expect basic facilities and carry warm bedding layers at the top.
How accommodation works on this route
This is a pilgrimage corridor, not a resort destination: expect clean but basic rooms, limited hot water, and simple vegetarian food. In peak season (May–June) beds sell out weeks ahead; in monsoon and autumn you can often find rooms on arrival.
Categories
- GMVN (Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam): Government tourist rest houses at Guptkashi, Gaurikund and Kedarnath — dependable, bookable through GMVN’s official site.
- Dharamshalas and ashrams: Budget pilgrim lodges, some free or donation-based, basic dormitories.
- Private hotels and guest houses: From budget to comfortable at Guptkashi, Sonprayag, Sitapur and Phata.
- Camps and tents: Seasonal tented accommodation near Kedarnath and along the trek, where permitted.
Where to stay, stage by stage
| Place | Why stay here | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Guptkashi | Main base town; good for acclimatisation night | Hotels, GMVN, guest houses |
| Sitapur / Phata / Sersi | Close to helipads; quieter than Sonprayag | Hotels, camps |
| Sonprayag | Roadhead for the shuttle to Gaurikund | Basic hotels, lodges |
| Gaurikund | Trek base for early starts | GMVN, dharamshalas, basic lodges |
| Kedarnath (top) | For evening aarti and sunrise darshan | GMVN, dharamshalas, lodges, tents; very cold nights |
Booking advice
- Reserve May–June stays as soon as your dates are fixed.
- Confirm whether "hot water" means geyser or bucket service.
- At Kedarnath top, carry a warm layer even if bedding is provided.
- Keep booking confirmations offline — network is unreliable.
This guide is informational; we do not take bookings. Verify tariffs and availability with providers directly.