Overview
Get ready for an amazing journey through northern India! We'll start in Delhi and then head to Haridwar, where you'll see the famous Har ki Pauri Ghat and experience the magical Ganga Aarti ceremony. Next, we'll explore Rishikesh, walking across the cool bridges and visiting ashrams like The Beatles Ashram and Parmarth Niketan Ashram. If you're up for it, we can also try some thrilling activities like river rafting or bungee jumping! Then, we'll visit Devprayag and Rudraprayag to see where two rivers meet, and the stunning Dharidevi temple in the middle of one river.
After that, we'll head to Gaurikund for a dip in the hot springs, and then trek 21 kilometers to reach the ancient Kedarnath temple, where you'll also see the Bhairav temple. Don't worry, both filled with history and spirituality. Finally, we'll explore the beautiful meadows of Chopta and reach the Tungnath temple, which sits at a breathtaking height of 12,200 feet. Get ready for a journey full of adventure, spirituality, and stunning sights!
Note: Only People of age 18 to 35 years of age are allowed to join this trip as it is a complete backpacking itinerary and runs on a tight scheduled which is powerpacked.
9 Nights 10 Days (Ex Ahmedabad)
Available on request
Itinerary
Day 1: Start Train Journey to Delhi from Your City
Boarding the train filled with anticipation, With sights set on Kedarnath's sacred destination. Through valleys and peaks, a pilgrimage begins
Day 2: 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)
Dep time: 11.00 pm
Distance: 230 km | 5 hours
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
- Beatles Ashram
- Cafe hopping near river ghats
- Neer waterfall visit
- Ganga Aarti at one of the following places Shatrughan Ghat, Triveni Ghat, Parmarth Niketan Ashram
- Visit Parmarth Niketan Ashram
- Dinner at hotel
- Overnight in Rishikesh at hotel
- Note that this day is kept for self exploration of rishikesh the internal transport has to paid by the participants for autos incase you would not like to explore can take rest at hotel too.
Meals: Breakfast + Dinner(Basic local veg food)
Day 4: Rishikesh - Devprayag - Rudraprayag - Dharidevi temple - Guptkashi (210 km /6 Hrs)
- Early morning check out from hotel at Rishikesh
- Load your luggage in tempo/mini bus
- Drive towards Guptkashi on the way visit Devprayag confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda
- We visit Rudraprayag confluence of Mandakini and Alaknanda
- Dharidevi temple-Kali temple in middle of river
- vishwanath temple-Ancient Shiva temple in Guptkashi
- Check in into hotel/camp overnight at Guptkashi
- Dinner and rest
Meals: Breakfast+Dinner (Basic local veg food)
Day 5: Guptkashi - Sonprayag - Gaurikund - Kedarnath Trek (21kms/ 8 hours)
- Start your day as early as possible.Leave extra luggage at hotel only
- One hour drive towards Sonprayag/Sitapur
- Sonprayag to Gaurikund by local jeep
- Take a visit to hot water spring at Gaurikund besides Mandakini river when you start your trek
- Carry your pack breakfast
- 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
- Have a light and healthy dinner & Rest for the day
Meals:Breakfast+Dinner (Basic local veg food)
Day 6: Kedarnath - Gaurikund - Sonprayag - Guptkash (21kms/ 5 hours)
Wake up call in the early morning and get ready for morning darshan
- Kedarnath darshan and aarti in the morning
- 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
- Drive towards Guptkashi
- Reach hotel at Guptkashi, freshen up
- Dinner and Campfire
- Rest for the day
Meals:Breakfast+Dinner (Basic local veg food)
Day 7: Guptkashi - Chopta - Overnight Stay
- Wakeup in the morning and post breakfast head to Chopta for stay
- Reach Chopta by afternoon and camp check in
- Later you can relax at the Chopta campsite
- Evening you can explore the campsite area
- Dinner followed by overnight stay in Chopta
Meals:Breakfast+ Dinner(Basic local veg food)
Day 8: Tunganath trek and Departure
- Early morning wakeup and head to Tunganath for trek if time permits we explore Chandrashila or come back by evening later reach back to the base village and depart to Delhi
- You can take a glance of scenic views of Tunganath peak and the centuries old Shiva temple
- The trip concludes here and you will be dropped back to Delhi
Meals:Breakfast(Basic local veg food)
Day 9: Reach Delhi in Morning | Delhi to Your city Train
- Reach Delhi and depart to Gujarat/Pune/Mumbai
Day 10: Arrival in Your City
- Arrive in Your City as 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
- Train transportation from Ahmedabad/Pune/Mumbai/YourCity to Delhi(Booking with train ticket)
- 5 night accommodation on sharing bases as per itinerary
- Total of 11 meals 5 Dinner and 6 breakfast from Guptkashi to Rishikesh
- Accommodation in Kedarnath Dham will be in basic hotels and dormitories on penta/hexa sharing basis
- Local support, All tolls, taxes, Parking Charges, Driver allowance
- Transportation from Delhi to Delhi via tempo traveler/bus
- Accommodation on Triple/Quad sharing basis in Hotel/Camps in Guptkashi for two nights,Chopta for one night and hotel in rishikesh for one night
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Trip Co-ordinator
What is NOT included in the tour
- Any personal expenses like Insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages
- Mules or Porter’s to carry personal luggage
- Meals which are not included
- Entry fees if any at sightseeing which is very nominal
- River rafting charges are not included
- Internal transport in Rishikesh on last day if you don't want to walk
- Additional hotel charges if you want to checkout late after 12.00pm in Chopta
- Transport from Gaurikund to Sonprayag and back(50rs one way)
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
- 5% GST
Highlights
What makes this trip special
- Har ki Pauri Ghat - Haridwar
- Rishikesh - Ramjhula to Laxmanjhula
- Rishikesh Ganga Aarti
- Beatles Ashram, Parmarth Niketan Ashram
- River Rafting*
- Bungee Jumping or flying fox*
- Cafe Hoping
- Devprayag - Bhagirathi & Alaknanda river confluence
- Rudraprayag - Mandakini & Alaknanda river confluence
- Dharidevi temple - A beautiful temple of goodness Kali in the middle of a river
- Gaurikund - Hot water spring beside Mandakini River
- Kedarnath dham - 21 km trek
- Bhairav temple at kedarnath
- Triyungi Narayan Temple*
- Vishwanath temple - Ancient shiva temple in Guptkashi*
- Chopta - Beautiful meadows
- Tungnath - Highest shiva temple at 12200 feet
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/woolen 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
Route Map
