Kedarnath Yatra

 Kedarnath, Badrinath, Chopta & Tungnath Yatra Itinerary

Day 1: Haridwar → Guptkashi

  • Distance: Approximately 190 km (7–8 hours)

  • Route: Haridwar → Rishikesh → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Guptkashi

  • Highlights: Devprayag (confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers), Dhari Devi Temple, Rudraprayag

  • Accommodation: Hotel Krishna, Hotel Himalayan View

  • Meals: Dinner at the hotel

Day 2: Guptkashi → Gaurikund → Kedarnath

  • Distance: Guptkashi → Gaurikund: 35 km (1.5 hours)

  • Trek: Gaurikund → Kedarnath: 16 km (6–8 hours)

  • Alternative: Helicopter ride from Phata/Sersi to Kedarnath (10–15 minutes)

  • Activities: Visit Kedarnath Temple, Bhairavnath Temple, Shankaracharya Samadhi

  • Accommodation: GMVN Guest House, Kedarnath Camps

  • Meals: Breakfast and dinner at the hotel

Day 3: Kedarnath → Gaurikund → Ukhimath

  • Trek: Kedarnath → Gaurikund: 16 km (6–8 hours)

  • Drive: Gaurikund → Ukhimath: 40 km (2–3 hours)

  • Highlights: Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath

  • Accommodation: Hotel in Ukhimath

  • Meals: Breakfast and dinner at the hotel

Day 4: Ukhimath → Chopta → Tungnath → Chandrashila → Rudraprayag

  • Drive: Ukhimath → Chopta: 30 km (1 hour)

  • Trek: Chopta → Tungnath: 3.5 km (2–3 hours)

  • Optional Trek: Tungnath → Chandrashila: 1.5 km (1 hour)

  • Drive: Chopta → Rudraprayag: 60 km (3–4 hours)

  • Highlights: Tungnath Temple (highest Shiva temple), Chandrashila Peak (views of Nanda Devi, Trishul, Chaukhamba)

  • Accommodation: Hotel in Rudraprayag

  • Meals: Breakfast and dinner at the hotel

Day 5: Rudraprayag → Joshimath → Badrinath

  • Drive: Rudraprayag → Joshimath: 57 km (2–3 hours)

  • Drive: Joshimath → Badrinath: 40 km (2 hours)

  • Highlights: Badrinath Temple, Tapt Kund, Mana Village

  • Accommodation: Hotel in Badrinath

  • Meals: Breakfast and dinner at the hotel

Day 6: Badrinath → Joshimath → Rudraprayag

  • Drive: Badrinath → Joshimath: 40 km (2 hours)

  • Drive: Joshimath → Rudraprayag: 57 km (2–3 hours)

  • Highlights: Visit local temples and markets in Rudraprayag

  • Accommodation: Hotel in Rudraprayag

  • Meals: Breakfast and dinner at the hotel

Day 7: Rudraprayag → Rishikesh → Haridwar

  • Drive: Rudraprayag → Rishikesh: 140 km (4–5 hours)

  • Drive: Rishikesh → Haridwar: 25 km (1 hour)

  • Highlights: Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh

  • Meals: Breakfast at the hotel

🗺️ Route Map

 

🏨 Accommodation Options

  • Guptkashi: Hotel Krishna, Hotel Himalayan View

  • Kedarnath: GMVN Guest House, Kedarnath Camps

  • Ukhimath: Hotel in Ukhimath

  • Chopta: Trekking camps

  • Rudraprayag: Hotel in Rudraprayag

  • Joshimath: Hotel in Joshimath

  • Badrinath: Hotel in Badrinath

🎒 What to Pack

  • Clothing: Light woolens for Haridwar and Rishikesh; heavy woolens for Kedarnath and Badrinath

  • Footwear: Comfortable trekking shoes

  • Essentials:

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