🕉️ Kedarnath Trek

Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

Duration

4 days

Tour Type

Overview

🕉️ Kedarnath Trek Guide (Uttarakhand)

The Kedarnath Trek is a spiritual and scenic journey that takes you to one of the most sacred shrines of Lord Shiva — Kedarnath Temple, nestled in the Himalayas at an altitude of 11,755 ft (3,583 m). Surrounded by majestic snow-capped peaks and located near the origin of the Mandakini River, the journey to Kedarnath is more than a trek — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage experience.

📍 Quick Info

  • Trek Route: Gaurikund → Kedarnath

  • Trek Distance: ~16–18 km (one way)

  • Duration: 2 Days (trek only), 4–5 Days (including travel)

  • Altitude: 11,755 ft / 3,583 m

  • Difficulty: Moderate

  • Best Time to Visit: May–June and September–October

  • State: Uttarakhand

Included/Exclude

  • 🏕️ Accommodation
  • 🍽️ Meals
  • 🧭 Trek Guide and Staff
  • 🏞️ Trekking Permits & Forest Fees
  • 🎒 Camping Equipment
  • 🆘 Basic First Aid
 
  • 🧳 Personal Expenses
  • 🩺 Insurance
  • 🥾 Personal Gear
  • 💰 Tips/Gratuities
  • 📶 Off-Route Stay or Delays

🗓️Trek Itinerary

  • Drive from Rishikesh/Haridwar/Dehradun to Guptkashi (~8–10 hrs)

  • Stay: Hotel/Guesthouse

  • Acclimatize and prepare for the next day's trek

  • Early morning drive to Gaurikund (~1 hour)

  • Trek: 16–18 km (6–9 hours) to Kedarnath

  • Trail includes paved paths, steep climbs, and scenic views

  • Option to use ponies, palki or helicopter (from Phata/Sersi/Guptkashi)

  • Stay: Guesthouse or government camp near Kedarnath Temple

  • Evening darshan at Kedarnath Temple

  • Morning aarti at the temple (optional)

  • Trek back to Gaurikund (~5–7 hrs)

  • Drive to Guptkashi or Rudraprayag for night stay

  • Drive back (~7–9 hrs)

  • Trek concludes with blessings of Baba Kedarnath

🧭 How to Plan Kedarnath Trek

  • By Air: Nearest airport – Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

  • By Train: Nearest station – Rishikesh/Haridwar

  • By Road: Drive or take shared cabs/buses to Guptkashi or Sonprayag

🎒 What to Carry

  • Good trekking shoes

  • Warm clothes, thermals, rain jacket

  • Personal ID and Kedarnath e-pass (mandatory)

  • Basic medicines, energy bars

  • Torch/headlamp

  • Water bottles

🕉️ Why Visit Kedarnath?

  • One of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva

  • Part of the Char Dham Yatra

  • Surreal Himalayan beauty and spiritual atmosphere

  • Inspiring journey of faith and endurance

✨ Optional Add-ons:

  • Helicopter booking assistance

  • Chopta–Tungnath trek combo

  • Triyuginarayan Temple visit (wedding site of Shiva-Parvati)

Booking Tour

Tour Information

Max Guests

50

Min Age

12+

Tour Location

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