$480
Tour Name
Panch Kedar Yatra Standard Tour
Meals
MAPAI (Breakfast & Dinner)
Tour Duration
12 Days
Starting Point
Haridwar
Destination Covered
Haridwar-Badhasu-Sonprayag-Kedarnath-Badhasu-Gaundhar-Madhmaheshwar Temple-Chopta – Tungnath & Chandrashila-Sagar – Panar Bugyal -Rudranath-Sagar-Kalpeshwar Temple–Haridwar
The Panch Kedar trek takes you through five sacred shrines in the Kedar Valley, each deeply connected to Hindu mythology. Kedarnath, at the source of the Mandakini River, features a natural rock Linga resembling a bull’s hump. Madhmaheshwar, at 3,500 meters, sits at the base of Chaukhamba Peak, where Shiva is worshipped in his navel form. Tungnath, the highest temple in Garhwal at 3,810 meters, marks the site where Shiva’s arm appeared, with Chandrashila, 500 meters above, offering breathtaking Himalayan views. Rudranath houses a natural rock temple where Shiva’s face is revered, accessible through dense forests and alpine meadows. Lastly, Kalpeshwar, located in the serene Urgam Valley, features a cave temple where Shiva is worshipped in his matted-hair form.
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Day 1 : Haridwar/Rishikesh – Phata/Guptkashi/Badhasu (200 km / 8 hrs)
Welcome to Uttarakhand!
Pick up from Haridwar or Rishikesh and drive towards Sonprayag via Devprayag & Rudraprayag. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Phata/Guptkashi/Badhasu – Sonprayag – Kedarnath (22 km trek)
Early morning drive to Sonprayag, followed by a trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (3,584 m) on foot, pony, or doli. Carry essential medicines and warm clothing. Upon arrival, check in at a camp or hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Kedarnath.
Day 3 : Kedarnath – Sonprayag – Phata/Guptkashi/Badhasu
After a divine darshan at Kedarnath Temple, trek back to Gaurikund and drive to the hotel. Check in, have dinner, and stay overnight at Phata, Guptkashi, or Badhasu.
Day 4 : Phata/Guptkashi/Badhasu – Gaundhar (8 km trek)
After breakfast, drive 30 km to Ransi Village, the starting point for the trek to Madhmaheshwar Temple. Begin a downhill trek to Gaundhar Village. Check in at a hotel or homestay, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 5 : Gaundhar – Madhmaheshwar Temple (10 km trek)
After breakfast, embark on an 8 km uphill trek to reach the sacred Madhmaheshwar Temple. In the evening, attend the Aarti. Dinner and overnight stay at a camp.
Day 6 : Madhmaheshwar – Gaundhar – Chopta/Baniyakund
Early morning, trek 2 km to Budha Madhmaheshwar and return to camp for breakfast. Afterward, trek back to Gaundhar and drive towards Baniyakund. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Swiss Camps.
Day 7 : Chopta – Tungnath & Chandrashila – Sagar Village
After breakfast in Chopta, start a 3.5 km trek to Tungnath Temple. If desired, continue the 1.5 km trek to Chandrashila for breathtaking views. Descend back to Chopta and proceed to Sagar Village for an overnight stay at a hotel or homestay.
Day 8 : Sagar – Panar Bugyal (12 km trek)
After breakfast, proceed to Chopta, also known as the Mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand. Begin a 3.5 km trek to the sacred Tungnath Temple. If interested, continue for 1 km to Chandrashila Temple. After darshan, return to Chopta, and stay overnight at Swiss Camps in Baniyakund.
Day 9 : Panar – Rudranath (7 km trek)
After breakfast, trek approximately 7 km to Rudranath Temple. Upon arrival, relax and stay overnight.
Day 10 : Rudranath – Sagar (18 km trek)
Post-breakfast, descend 18 km to Sagar. Upon arrival, check in at a guesthouse or hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 11 : Sagar – Urgam Village – Kalpeshwar Temple (250 km drive)
After breakfast, drive to Urgam, followed by a trek to Urgam Village. Cross the Alaknanda River via a road bridge, passing through dense forests, waterfalls, and the KalpGanga stream. Explore Urgam Valley, known for its apple orchards and terraced fields. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 12 : Kalpeshwar – Haridwar/Rishikesh
After breakfast, drive back to Rishikesh via Devprayag, where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet to form the Ganges. Upon arrival in Haridwar/Rishikesh, the tour concludes.
