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Kedarnath, one of the most revered pilgrimage sites of India, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is part of the sacred Char Dham Yatra. Nestled at an altitude of 11,755 ft in the Garhwal Himalayas, Kedarnath is surrounded by breathtaking snow-capped peaks and the gushing Mandakini River. The ancient Kedarnath Temple, believed to be built by the Pandavas and revived by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century, attracts lakhs of devotees every year. Pilgrims undertake this challenging yet spiritually rewarding journey to seek the Lord’s blessings and experience the magic of the Himalayas.
Kedarnath, one of the most revered pilgrimage sites of India, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is part of the sacred Char Dham Yatra. Nestled at an altitude of 11,755 ft in the Garhwal Himalayas, Kedarnath is surrounded by breathtaking snow-capped peaks and the gushing Mandakini River. The ancient Kedarnath Temple, believed to be built by the Pandavas and revived by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century, attracts lakhs of devotees every year. Pilgrims undertake this challenging yet spiritually rewarding journey to seek the Lord’s blessings and experience the magic of the Himalayas.
Itineraries
Day 1
MUMBAI TO HARIDWAR / NEW DELHI BY TRAIN OR FLIGHT
MUMBAI TO HARIDWAR / NEW DELHI BY TRAIN OR FLIGHT AS PER YOUR CHOICE.
Day 2
REACHED HARIDWAR
REACHED HARIDWAR.
- Meet & greet at Haridwar Railway Station
- Check-in at hotel
- Evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri
Overnight stay in Haridwar
Day 3
Haridwar to Guptkashi
- After breakfast, drive to Guptkashi (Approx. 220 km / 8–9 hrs)
- En route, witness confluences at Devprayag, Rudraprayag
- Check-in at hotel in Guptkashi
- Visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptkashi
Dinner & overnight stay in Guptkashi
Day 4
Kedarnath Darshan
- Early morning drive to Gaurikund
- Start 18 km trek to Kedarnath Temple OR take helicopter (optional, extra cost)
- On arrival, visit the holy Kedarnath Temple
- Participate in evening aarti and soak in the divine vibes
- Overnight stay at Kedarnath (basic guest house/camps provided)
Day 5
Kedarnath to Guptkashi
- Early morning darshan of Lord Shiva
- Return trek to Gaurikund
- Drive back to Guptkashi
- Check-in at hotel and rest
- Overnight stay in Guptkashi
Day 6
Guptkashi to Haridwar
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- After breakfast, drive to Rishikesh (Approx. 6–7 hrs)
- Visit iconic sites:
- Ram Jhula
- Laxman Jhula
- Parmarth Niketan
- Attend Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat (optional)
- Drive to Haridwar 1 Hrs Journey
Overnight stay in Haridwar.
Day 7
Haridwar to Mumbai.
- After breakfast, transfer to Railway Station.
- Return journey to Mumbai with blessings of Lord Kedarnath and divine memories
Day 8
Reached Mumbai
Reached Mumbai.
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AC vehicle for entire tour (as per group size)
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3-star hotel stays in Haridwar,guptkashi.
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Breakfast & Dinner on all days (except during Kedarnath stay)
- All sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary
- Pickup & Drop from Haridwar /New Delhi Airport/Railway Station.
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All tolls, parking, and driver allowances
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Driver cum guide assistance
- Kedarnath Yatra registration assistance
- Helicopter tickets to Kedarnath (available on request)
- Pony/Doli charges for trek
- Personal expenses like laundry, tips, phone calls, etc.
- Any meals other than mentioned
- Travel insurance
- Monument entry fees
- GST (as applicable)
- Any extra services not mentioned under "Inclusions"
You can reach Kedarnath via:
By Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) (~238 km from Gaurikund).
By Train: Nearest railway station is Rishikesh (~216 km from Gaurikund).
By Road: Drive or take a bus to Gaurikund. From there, a 16-18 km trek leads to Kedarnath Temple. Helicopter services are also available from Phata, Guptkashi, or Sersi.
The temple opens in late April or early May and closes around November (after Diwali). The best time to visit is May to June and September to October. Avoid the monsoon season (July-August) due to landslides.
Yes, registration is mandatory. You can register online via the Uttarakhand Char Dham Devasthanam Board website or at physical counters en route.
You must register online via the Uttarakhand Tourism website or at Sonprayag counters. It’s free, but mandatory for safety and tracking.
https://registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in/signin.php
