Kedarnath Yatra

Kathmandu → Uttarakhand

Highlights

• Trek to one of the holiest Jyotirlingas at 3,583m in the Garhwal Himalayas where Shiva manifested as a celestial light.
• Jyotirlinga · 4 days / 3 nights
• Small group, guide-led

Day-by-day itinerary

1. D1

   Rishikesh to Guptkashi

   Depart Rishikesh at 6:00 AM for an 8-hour scenic drive to Guptkashi (1,319m). En route, witness the five confluences (Panch Prayag) where sacred rivers merge. Overnight at Guptkashi for acclimatization. Preparation: Carry warm clothing (temperatures drop below 10 degrees C), a rain jacket, and sturdy trekking shoes. Physical prep: This trek requires moderate fitness — walk 5km daily before the trip.

   Uttarakhand As per plan

2. D2

   Gaurikund to Kedarnath Trek

   Drive to Gaurikund (1,982m), the trek starting point. Begin the 16km uphill trek to Kedarnath (3,583m) at 5:00 AM. Pass through stunning alpine meadows, waterfalls, and glaciers. Reach by late afternoon and check into a simple lodge. At 5:00 PM, visit the ancient stone temple for evening Aarti. Feel the mystical energy as priests perform Rudrabhishekam with ghee, honey, and sacred chants. Cultural tip: Chant 'Jai Kedara' along the trail; maintain silence inside the sanctum.

   Uttarakhand As per plan

3. D3

   Morning Darshan & Descent

   Wake at 4:00 AM for the first darshan of the hump-shaped Jyotirlinga. Touch the ancient stone walls that have witnessed a thousand years of devotion. After prasad breakfast, trek down to Gaurikund and drive to Guptkashi. Visit the Ardhanarishwar Temple and the ancient Manikarnik Kund where Shiva and Parvati are said to have meditated.

   Uttarakhand As per plan

4. D4

   Return to Rishikesh

   Drive back to Rishikesh via Devprayag, witnessing the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers forming the Ganga. Stop at the 8th-century Adi Shankaracharya Math. Arrive in Rishikesh by evening. Carry home a certificate of pilgrimage completion and blessings of Bholenath (the simple-hearted one).

   Uttarakhand As per plan

Price includes

• Local storyteller guide
• Stays as per itinerary
• Daily breakfast
• All ground transfers

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