Overview
Kedarnath Temple:
- Altitude: 3,580 meters
- Significance: One of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, forming part of the Chota Char Dham pilgrimage sites and one of the Panch Kedar.
- History: Reconstructed by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century.
- Noteworthy Fact: The temple was reportedly covered in snow for over 400 years during the Little Ice Age (1300-1900 AD).
Badrinath Temple:
- Altitude: 3,300 meters
- Significance: Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it is one of the four major pilgrimage sites in India, part of the Char Dham pilgrimage circuit.
- History: Re-established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century.
Tungnath Temple:
- Altitude: Tungnath Temple is situated at an altitude of approximately 3,680 meters, making it the highest Shiva temple in the world.
- Significance: Tungnath is one of the Panch Kedar, revered as the place where the arm of Lord Shiva is believed to have appeared.
- History: The temple has ancient origins, believed to date back to the time of the Mahabharata. It holds significant mythological and historical importance.
- Spiritual Trek: Accessible through a trekking route, the journey to Tungnath is a test of both physical endurance and spiritual devotion. The trek offers breathtaking views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks.
Chandrashila Peak:
- Altitude: Chandrashila Peak stands tall at an elevation of around 3,690 meters, offering panoramic views of the Himalayas.
- Significance: Chandrashila, which translates to "Moon Rock," is renowned for its stunning sunrise and sunset vistas, making it a popular trekking destination.
- Spiritual and Natural Beauty: Chandrashila not only offers a mesmerizing view of the Himalayan range but also holds spiritual significance. Many visitors find solace and tranquility in the serene surroundings atop the peak.
- Connection to Tungnath: Chandrashila is commonly visited as part of the Tungnath-Chandrashila trek, where pilgrims first pay homage at Tungnath Temple before ascending to the summit of Chandrashila for a divine experience amidst nature's grandeur.
10 Nights 11 Days
02 May, 02 May, 02 May, and more
Civil Lines, Delhi
Itinerary
Day 1: Journey from your city to Delhi
- Start your train journey according to the scheduled train timings from your city to Delhi.
- Enjoy a comfortable journey through picturesque landscapes as you head towards Delhi, the gateway to our adventure.
Only People of age 12 to 45 years of age are allowed to join this trip as it is a complete Trekking & backpacking itinerary and runs on a scheduled which is powerpacked.
Day 2: Arrival at Delhi & Free time to explore delhi
- Arrival at delhi from your city
- Explore delhi on your own (We will suggest daytime budget stay and freshen up place in delhi)
- Meeting at pickup location at 11.00 pm
- Overnight journey by Tempo travller/bus
- Pick up: Kashmiri Gate ( Swaminarayan Mandir- Civil Lines metro)
Departure time: 11.00 pm Distance: 230 km | 6 hours
Night drive to Rishikesh
Day 3: Rishikesh free day self exploration and Rafting
- Arrive at Haridwar and visit the morning arti later head to Rishikesh
- Take a dip in Ganga river and freshen up at the Ghat
- Morning Ganga arti at Harki Pauri Ghat
- Breakfast at Haridwar or Rishikesh as per time
- Start your day to explore rishikesh
- Post breakfast, one can do following activities in Rishikesh
- River Rafting & Cliff Jumping- 2-3 hours
- Bungee jumping or Flying fox*
- Laxman jhula to Ram jhula local market by walk
- Cafe hopping near river ghats
- Ganga Aarti at one of the following places Shatrughan Ghat, Triveni Ghat
- Dinner at hotel
- Overnight in Rishikesh at hotel
Note that this day is kept for self exploration of rishikesh you can visit any place in rishikesh & do bunch of adventure activities.
Stay: Hotel/Tent in Rishikesh
Breakfast,Dinner Included
Day 4: Devprayag - Rudraprayag - Dharidevi temple - Phata/Sitapur
- Early breakfast and leave for Phata/Sitapur
- On the way visit
Devprayag - River confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda river
Rudraprayag - River confluence of Mandakini and Alaknanda river
Dharidevi temple - Goddess Kali tempe in the middle of River
- Reach to Phata stay late evening
- Dinner & Rest for the day
- Distance: 210 km || 7-8 Hrs
Stay: Phata/Guptkashi
Breakfast,Dinner Included
Day 5: Kedarnath trek
- Start our day as early as possible
- Leave extra luggage at hotel only
- Sonprayag to Gaurikund by local jeep
- Start 21 km trek towards kedarnath dham - 8-10 hours
- Enjoy scenic beauty throughout the trek
- Reach at kedarnath temple
- Check in to hotel room near temple
- Evening aarti darshan at kedarnath temple
- Dinner & Rest for the day
- Distance: 26 + 5 | 30 Min by Road
- Trek: 21 km | 8 -10 Hrs
Stay: Kedarnath
Breakfast,Dinner Included
Day 6: Kedarnath trek down
- Wake up call in the early morning and get ready for morning darshan and aarti
- Spend enough time to explore surrounding area such as Bhimshila, Adi Shankaracharya Statue, Bhairav temple
- Breakfast and check out from hotel
- Start trekking down towards Gaurikund - 4-6 hours & 1 hour to reach Gaurikund to Sitapur parking
- Reach Sonprayag/Sitapur parking by 5.00 pm
- Reach hotel at Guptkashi, freshen up
- Dinner and Rest for the day
- Trek: 21 km | 5-6 Hrs
- Distance: 5 + 26 km | 30 min by road
Stay: Phata/Guptkashi
Breakfast,Dinner Included
Day 7: Chopta Tungnath Trek
- Wake up and Breakfast
- 3 hour scenic drive towards Chopta
- Trekking towards world’s Highest shiva temple
- 4-5 hours of beautiful yet challanging trek to reach tungnath temple
- Witness majestic mountain of Himalayas range including Chaukhamba massive, Kedar dom through out the trek
- Reach back to campsite, Dinner and rest for the day
Stay: Chopta
Breakfast,Dinner Included
Day 8: Chopta to Badrinath
- Wake early morning, Drive towards Badrinath 6-7 hours journey
- Reach Badrinath by late afternoon
- Visit - Mana Village, Saraswati River, Bhim pul
- Evening darshan at Badrinath Temple
- Stay at Badrinath/Pandukeshwar
Stay: Badrinath/Pandukeshwar
Breakfast,Dinner Included
Day 9: Badrinath → Delhi (Return Journey)
- Early breakfast & departure towards Delhi
- En route sightseeing: Nand Prayag – Confluence of Alaknanda & Nandakini Rivers Karna Prayag – Confluence of Alaknanda & Pindari Rivers
- Enjoy the scenic drive through the Garhwal Himalayas
- Reach Rishikesh by evening – Relax & explore local surroundings
- Reach Delhi anytime after midnight or next morning
Overnight Journey to Delhi
Breakfast Included
Day 10: Arrival at Delhi
- Early morning arrival in Delhi (around 5- 6:00 AM)
- Drop-off at the designated location (Kashmiri Gate, Delhi)
- Trip concludes with unforgettable memories of Kedarnath, Tungnath, Badrinath & the Himalayas
- Travelers proceed with their return journey via train/flight as per their schedule
Day 11: Reach your City
- Arrive in your cityas per your train schedule.
Dates and Rates
date & duration
Variant
price
Inclusions/Exclusions
What we'll give. What we won't
What is included in the tour
- All transfers by Tempo Traveller/bus from Delhi
- Round trip train tickets
- 6 night accommodation on sharing bases as per itinerary
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- 7 breakfast & 6 Dinner
- All sightseeing mentioned in itinerary
- Trip Captain
- 24*7 Support throughout trip
- Toll, Parking and Transport Taxes
What is NOT included in the tour
- Personal Expenses
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, road blocks etc. to be borne by the client directly on the spot
- Personal Expense of any kind, anything not specifically mentioned under the head 'Includes'
- Any additional meals or stays other than mentioned in itinerary
- Inter railway station transfers are not included
- Any local transportation not mentioned for example: Sonprayag to Gaurikund jeep - 70 rs, Local Airport or railway station pick up and drop
Highlights
What makes this trip special
Places & Attraction of the trip:
- Har ki Pauri Ghat - Haridwar
- Devprayag - Bhagirathi & Alaknanda river confluence
- Rudraprayag - Mandakini & Alaknanda river confluence
- Dharidevi temple - A beautiful temple of goodness Kali in the middle of river
- Vishwanath temple - Ancient shiva temple in Guptkashi
- Gaurikund - Hot water spring beside Mandakini river
- Kedarnath dham - 21 km trek
- Bhairav temple at kedarnath
- Chopta - Beautiful meadows
- Tungnath Temple*
- Badrinath Temple
- Tapt Kund - Hot water spring besides alaknanda river
- Mana Village - Saraswati River, Vyas Gufa, Bheem Pull
- Nand Prayag, KarnaPrayag
- Rishikesh - Ram Jhula to Laxman Jhula
- Rishikesh Ganga Aarti
- Beatles Ashram, Parmarth Niketan Ashram
- River Rafting*
Things to Carry
Basic Essential
✓ Backpack (Main bag, preferably rucksack
✓ Small backpack (to carry water bottle & personal stuff /20-30 ltr)
✓ Refillable Water bottle
✓ Sports/Trekking shoes (comfortable in long hikes/treks)
✓ Socks (extra pair of woollen socks)
✓ Slipper/Sandals
✓ Original ID proof
Clothing:
✓ Thermal Inners
✓ Pair of light clothes, as per requirement
✓ Winter jackets/Woolen/Sweater
✓ Raincoat/poncho (In case of snow/rain )
✓ Winter cap/Headcover/woollen cap
✓ Hat/Cap to cover your head in direct sunlight
✓ Handkerchief - towel – napkin
✓ Gloves
Personal Utilities & Accessories:
✓ Sunglasses
✓ Skin Moisturizer, lip balm, Sunscreen etc.
✓ Personal Sanitary Items
✓ Camera, Power Bank, Charger, Earphones, Bluetooth speaker
depending on personal need
✓ Personal Medication if any
✓ Polythene bags to store wet clothes/personal waste
FAQ
What Will Be the Group Size for This Kedarnath Tour?
We like to keep our groups small, with just 15 to 30 people. This way, everyone can get to know each other better and work together more easily. Smaller groups make it easier to coordinate the trip and have a more collaborative experience. It's simpler to bond with everyone when there aren't too many people around.
Who All Will Be Accompanying The Group During The Kedarnath Tour?
We always have skilled Trip Leads, Assistant Trip Leads, and a Driver with us on our trips. They are fully trained and ready to help out whenever needed. Sometimes, we also have Local Guides and Porters with us if we need extra help during our journey or trek.
Being The Only Girl In The Group, Will The Journey Be Safe For Me As Well?
Absolutely! Don't worry about traveling alone as a solo girl. You should feel confident joining us on the departure date. We'll take care of you throughout the entire journey. Our trip leads are trained to handle different situations, and they'll be there to support you every step of the way.
What Type of Ground Transportation Will Be Used on the Trip?
We want you to feel comfortable throughout the journey, which is why we make sure to use top-notch vehicles that suit the terrain and your needs. You might travel in vehicles like Tempo Traveller or taxis such as Innova, Bolero, Tata Sumo, and more.
Do I Need to Buy Trekking Shoes for the Kedarnath Tour?
Since we'll be trekking to Kedarnath, it's important to have the right shoes. You'll need trekking shoes, especially ones with good soles that are comfortable to wear. If you don't have trekking shoes, sports shoes with good grip will also work.
What Are the Washroom/Toilet Facilities on the Kedarnath Tour?
During our trip, we'll stay in different types of accommodations like hotels, camps, and homestays. We've made sure that all these places have washrooms with running water and proper sanitation facilities.
What Type of Food Is Served During the Trip?
We make sure to give you good, clean, and healthy vegetarian food during the trip.
Do You Prefer I Should Bring Some Medicines With Me?
It's a good idea to bring your own medication for the Kedarnath trip. But don't worry, we also have first aid boxes available for common symptoms, and all our trip leads know basic medical practices to help if needed.
Yatra Registration
- Kindly do the registration for yourself using below link once you book the tour
- https://registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in/
- Step 1: create account
- Step 2: creat tour type
- choose individual
- (You can select group/family if you have details of each member)
- Tour Date: As per your tour date
- Tour type: Chardham
- Destination: Kedarnath - As per date
- In travelling mode you can skip vehicle details
- You will need to add Passport size photograph (mobile click will work), id proof, covid vaccination reference number
Pickup point
Directions.
Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Mandir, New Delhi, Bela road, Railway Colony, Civil Lines, Delhi, India
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