Panch Kedar & Panch Prayag With Badrinath (11N/12D)
11 nights · 12 days · Uttarakhand
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The Panch Kedar Yatra takes you through five holy temples, nestled among the beautiful Himalayas. These five sacred shrines include Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar and Kalpeshwar.
Pickup @ 6 AM from Haridwar (Railway Station) or Rishikesh (The 60's Cafe, Tapovan) to Sitabpur via Devprayag, Dhari Devi, and Rudraprayag.
Arrive at Sitabpur in the evening and check-in at your hotel. Dinner and stay at Sitabpur.
Stay: Triple Share Room
Start early and drive to Sonprayag.
Take shuttle taxi to Gaurikund.
The 21 km trek to Kedarnath is a combination of steep climbs, moderate stretches, and level patches.
Reach Kedarnath in the evening and check-in at your stay.
Dinner and stay at Kedarnath.
Stay: Triple Share Room
Note: Shuttle charges to Gaurikund to be paid by customer
After blissful darshan at Kedarnath Temple, trek back to Gaurikund and take shuttle taxi to Sonprayag.
Drive towards Sitabpur and check-in at your stay. Dinner and stay at Sitabpur.
Stay: Triple Share Room
Note: Shuttle charges from Gaurikund to Sonprayag to be paid by customer.
Overview
Why is Panch Kedar a Must-Do Yatra?
The Panch Kedar Yatra takes you through five holy temples, nestled among the beautiful Himalayas. These five sacred shrines include Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar and Kalpeshwar.
Each site holds unique mythological importance, offering a spiritual journey alongside the physical adventure with beautiful views.
All these five shrines are dedicated to Shiva and the Trek to Panch Kedar is intertwined with tales from the Mahabharata, and believed to be built by the Pandavas.
Tungnath is often regarded as the highest temple among the Panch Kedar, but in terms of altitude, Kedarnath, situated at 11,700 feet, is actually the highest. However, the Tungnath trek takes you further to the Chandrashila peak, the highest point in the region. From there, you can enjoy mesmerizing panoramic views of Nanda Devi, Trishul, Chaukhamba, and many more.
Chandrashila and other high-altitude points along the trek provide some of the most spectacular sunrise and sunset views over the Himalayan ranges.
The trek takes you through dense forests and alpine meadows to cascading waterfalls and snowy peaks, during the trek you get wide panoramic views of the Garhwal Himalayas.
The Panch Kedar trek takes you through regions rich in biodiversity, including rhododendron forests, rare Himalayan flowers, and opportunities to spot wildlife such as musk deer and Himalayan monals.
The trail takes you through remote villages where you can experience the simple, untouched lifestyle of the Garhwali people, enjoy their hospitality, and even learn about their traditions and folklore.
Major Attractions of the Panch Kedar Trek
Kalpeshwar: Kalpeshwar is the first among the shrines you will visit, it is a beautiful destination that you will reach by drive. As you approach Kalpeshwar, the panoramic views become increasingly captivating, with the mighty snow-clad peaks of Nanda Ghunti and Trishul.
Rudranath: Rudranath is another enchanting shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas. The trek to Rudranath is a slightly challenging climb. It begins from the Sagar village taking you through dense forests, alpine meadows and quaint Himalayan villages.
Tungnath: Out of all the Panch Kedar treks, the route to Tungnath Temple is the shortest with beautiful views. Trek to Tungnath begins from Chopta, which is fondly known as the “Mini Switzerland of India”, it is a short but slightly steep ascent.
Madhyamaheshwar: Madhyamaheshwar is another sacred temple in the Panch Kedar circuit.
Kedarnath: Kedarnath Dham, is one of the holiest sites in Hinduism and a prominent destination in the Char Dham
Itinerary Includes
Panch Kedar
kedarnath Temple
Madhyamaheshwar Temple
Tungnath Temple
Rudranath Temple
Kalpeshwar Temple
Panch Prayag
Dev Prayag
Rudra Prayag
karna Prayag
Nanda Prayag
Vishnu Prayay
Badrinath Temple
Mana Village ( The last village before the India- Tibet Border)
Summary
Start Location | Haridwar/Rishikesh
End Location | Haridwar/Rishikesh
Start Time | 06:00 on Day 1
End Time | 08:00 PM on Day 12
Duration | 11 Nights/ 12 Days
Trek Difficult | Moderate to Difficult
Trek Distance | 122 Kms Approx
Highest Altitude | 4,100 m
Best time to do this trek | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter
Age Group Required | Between 15 to 62 Years
Panch Kedar 11N/12D · Per Person: INR 41500 — Ex Haridwar/ Ex Rishikesh
Confirm the applicable option, taxes and availability with TrekOTrip before booking.
Gears
Trekking Backpack
Trekking Shoes
Trekking Pole & Light
Water Bottle
Basic First Aid, Medicines for Fever and ORS
Clothing
Trekking Jacket -10°C
Thermals Wears & Poncho
Sweaters + Fleece Jacket
Trek Pants
Accesories
Snow Googles
Sunscreen Lip Balm
Woolen Gloves
Scarf
Woolen Cap
Three pair of Socks
Raincoat
Shoes INR 999 (Full Trek)
Trek Pole INR 299 (Full Trek)
Down Jacket INR 799 (Full Trek)
Head Torch INR 299 (Full Trek)
Pancho INR 349 (Full Trek)
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This amount is strictly non-refundable under any circumstances, including but not limited to:
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Natural disasters such as landslides, floods, earthquakes, or cloudbursts
After early breakfast, drive from Sitabpur to Ransi and begin the approximately 6 km trek to Gaundar village.
Reach Gaundar in the afternoon and check-in at your stay.
Dinner and stay at Gaundar.
Stay: Triple Share Room
Today's challenging trek covers approximately 11 km with a steep ascent through dense forests and alpine meadows
Reach Madhyamaheshwar in the evening and check-in at your stay.
Witness the divine evening aarti at the temple premises.
Dinner and stay at Madhyamaheshwar.
Stay: Triple Share Room
Wake up early and trek to the beautiful meadows of Bhuda Madhyamaheshwar (3,496m).
Return to camp, have breakfast, and begin the descent to Ransi village.
Drive towards Ukhimath and check-in at your stay.
Dinner and stay at Ukhimath.
Stay: Triple Share Room
After breakfast, drive from Ukhimath to Chopta and begin the 4 km trek to Tungnath - moderate trail with scenic Himalayan views.
After darshan, trek to Chandrashila Peak and return to Chopta.
Drive to Sagar village and check-in. Dinner and stay at Sagar.
Stay: Triple Share Room
Note: Shuttle charges to trek start point to be paid by customer.
After breakfast, begin the uphill trek from Sagar to Lyuti Bugyal, passing through Pung Bugyal and Mauli Karak.
Reach Lyuti Bugyal in the afternoon and check-in at your assigned camps.
Dinner and stay at Lyuti.
Stay: Shared Camps
Wake up early and trek through the beautiful meadows of Panaar Bugyal.
Follow the gradient path with a downhill descent after Pitradhar.
After darshan at Rudranath Mahadev, return to Lyuti Bugyal for night halt.
Dinner and stay at Lyuti Bugyal.
Stay: Shared Camps.
After breakfast, begin the descent from Lyuti Bugyal back to Sagar.
Checkin at your stay. Dinner and stay at Sagar.
Stay: Triple Share Room
Early breakfast at Sagar. Drive towards Helang and take shuttle taxi to Kalpeshwar temple.
After blissful darshan, drive towards Badrinath.
Checkin at your stay. Dinner and stay at Badrinath.
Stay: Triple Share Room
Note: Shuttle charges from Helang to Kalpeshwar & back to be paid by customer.
Wake up early for darshan at Badrinath Temple.
After breakfast, begin the long drive back to Haridwar via Joshimath, Pipalkoti, Karnaprayag and Devprayag.
Enjoy the scenic Alaknanda River and its sacred confluences.
Reach Haridwar a 8:00 PM.
The Panch Kedar Yatra concludes here
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