Lying in the mighty Garhwal Himalayas in Rudraprayag district, Kedarnath makes for India’s most sacred Hindu pilgrimage site. Perched at an elevation of around 3,553 meters above sea level, the splendid Kedarnath Dham can be reached by hiking through the Kedarnath trek from Gaurikund. Dedicated to the Hindu god Lord Shiva, the world-famous Kedarnath Temple counts among the country’s 12 Jyotirlingas
Believed to have been originally constructed thousands of years ago by the Pandavas, this ancient shrine was renovated by Adi Shankaracharya. Surrounded by lofty snow-covered mountains and adorned by the picturesque Mandakini river snaking before it, this temple receives lakhs of pilgrims from all over the world every year.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION |
Haridwar/ Rishikesh |
| DEPARTURE TIME |
Please arrive at least 2 hours before |
| INCLUDED |
| fare |
Accommodations |
| Breakfast and dinner |
All Meals from day 1 |
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| NOT INCLUDED |
Helicopter tickets towrds Kedarnath Dham
| Entrance fees |
Mules and Porter to carry personal luggage |
| Guide gratuity |
Meals during road journey |
Insurance |
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About The Trek
The 5-day trek takes you along some of the most beautiful places in Uttarakhand that are blessed with an abundance of nature.
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Day 1: Departure (Haridwar to Guptkashi (Drive – 203.5 km)
- Take your breakfast and check out of your Haridwar hotel.
- On this day of your Kedarnath trek package is about your journey to Guptakshi by road.
- Arrive at Guptkashi within 6hrs and 20 minutes and check in at your hotel.
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Day 2:Guptkashi to Gaurikund – Trek to Kedarnath (Drive – 15.3 km & Trek – 14 km)
- Wake up in the early morning, have breakfast at your hotel in Guptkashi, and be ready for the most important day of your Kedarnath trek package when you finally trek to Kedarnath Dham.
- Check out your hotel and proceed on your journey to Gaurikund by road.
- Once you reach Gaurikund, carry your packed lunch and start the Kedarnath winter trek.
- Upon arriving at Kedarnath, check in your hotel and freshen up.
- Take your dinner at the hotel and rest overnight
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Day 3:Guptkashi – Sonprayag – Kedarnath
Important Information: Must Read
Note: Helicopte/Air Tickets are not included in this travel package.
- Helicopter: Morning, our driver will ride you to your Helipad location (Phata, Guptkashi, Sirsi etc.) as per helicopter ticket time. Kindly inform the driver timings of the Helicopter mentioned on the ticket the previous day. Different aviation has different locations for their helicopter service. Our driver will provide you with pick and drop at the hotel. Kindly inform the driver timings of the Helicopter mentioned on the ticket. Booking is highly suggested for the Helicopter.
- By Trek: To reach Kedarnath by Trek first, you must reach Gaurikund. We will drive to Sonprayag early morning after a delicious breakfast. Our car will drop us at Sonprayag. From Sonprayag, a 5 km drive to Gaurikund local jeep is available.
- Jeep guests can book directly at their own cost on this sharing basis. Gaurikund to Kedarnath is a further 14 km trek.
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Day 4:Kedarnath – Sonprayag – Guptkashi
- Trek14 km, Drive30 km
- The morning after delicious breakfast, explore nearby areas by hiking at Kedarnath. Later reach Guptkashi as per your choice by Helicopter or Trek
- By Air/Helicopter: Inform the driver when you leave for Kedarnath Dham about your approx.. return time and helipad name according to a ticket. Our driver will receive you up from the helipad and transfer you to your camp/hotel.
- By Trek: Inform the driver approx. Return time. Once you reach Gaurikund from Kedarnath Dham by Trek, you can book a local jeep to Sonprayag. Our driver will meet us here. Due to the parking issue, keep the driver’s contact details and call him when you reach sonprayag so he can pick you up.
- Gaurikund to Sonprayag booking of local jeep at your own cost. On arrival, check in to the hotel in Guptkashi. Overnight stay at Guptkashi. (Meals: Breakfast and Dinner)
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Day 5: Guptkashi – Haridwar
- Drive200 km
- The morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel. Transfer to Haridwar. On the way, visit Dev Prayag.
- On arrival, check in to the hotel in Haridwar. Evening visit Triveni Ghat Ganga Aarti. Overnight stay at Haridwar.
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