u/Upset-Technology9780

I wanted to provide my timeline for anyone who is going through the journey. Good luck and please feel free to ask me any questions.

Note that I started as an Inland Applicant but had to change the application to outland because of some personal constraints.

Background: Single, under 30, Canadian Master’s Degree, claimed 2 years of Canadian Work-Ex in my field, maxed out English proficiency points, NO foreign work experience. CRS: 514, Draw: 511.

My timeline (I will edit it once i send my passport for stamping and receive it back):

• ITA — January 7, 2026

• AOR Received — January 12, 2026

• Medical Passed — March 16, 2026

• ADR 1 Received and Submitted Form IMM5406 — March 16, 2026

• Biometrics Requested — March 18, 2026

• Biometrics Completed — March 20, 2026

• Tracker Activated — March 20, 2026

• Background Check: In Progress — March 20, 2026

• Eligibility: In Progress — April 22, 2026

• Ghost Update — April 23, 2026

• Changed address to outland location — April 30, 2026

• ADR 2 - Passport Renewal Request — May 4, 2026

• ADR 2 - New Passport Attached to File — May 8, 2026

• Final Decision / PPR — May 19, 2026

I wanted to provide my timeline for anyone who is going through the journey. Good luck and please feel free to ask me any questions.

Note that I started as an Inland Applicant but had to change the application to outland because of some personal constraints.

Background: Single, under 30, Canadian Master’s Degree, claimed 2 years of Canadian Work-Ex in my field, maxed out English proficiency points, NO foreign work experience. CRS: 514, Draw: 511.

My timeline (I will edit it once i send my passport for stamping and receive it back):

• ITA — January 7, 2026

• AOR Received — January 12, 2026

• Medical Passed — March 16, 2026

• ADR 1 Received and Submitted Form IMM5406 — March 16, 2026

• Biometrics Requested — March 18, 2026

• Biometrics Completed — March 20, 2026

• Tracker Activated — March 20, 2026

• Background Check: In Progress — March 20, 2026

• Eligibility: In Progress — April 22, 2026

• Ghost Update — April 23, 2026

• Changed address to outland location — April 30, 2026

• ADR 2 - Passport Renewal Request — May 4, 2026

• ADR 2 - New Passport Attached to File — May 8, 2026

• Final Decision / PPR — May 19, 2026

Me and my friend are planning to hike Kedarnath at end of May. Could you please recommend where we can stay in Gaurikund before we hike, and then up there near the temple on the day of the hike?

Also, i’m so confused about the tickets and darshan options. Why does it need to be complicated? We just prefer to sit in the temple peacefully and pray to the lord.

Thanks in advance