Area: Garhwal Himalayas
Duration: 16 Days\15 Nights
The Panch Kedar trek includes all the five shrines associated with the Hindu legends. All of them are situated in the Kedar Valley. At Kedarnath the Linga is a natural rock that resembles the hump of a bull. Madhmaheshwar, situated at the base of Chaukhamba Peak. Here the Linga is worshipped in the form of a navel. Tungnath, where tha arm of Shiva appeared is the highest temple in Garhwal. 500 m above the temple at Tungnath is Chandrashila. Rudranath is a natural rock temple in which the Shiva Mukha is worshipped. To reach Rudranath, one has to trek through alpine meadows and dense forests. Kalpeshwar is situated in the beautiful valley of Urgam. There is a cave temple.
Day 01: Delhi - Rishikesh (340 m) 225 kms by Road
Arrive Delhi, then drive to reach Rishikesh via Haridwar in 6 hrs. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: Rishikesh - Pipalkhoti (1219 m) 230 kms by Road
Morning after breakfast drive to Pipalkhoti. On the way, sightseeing at Deoprayag. 7/8 hrs drive reach Pipalkhoti. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03: Pipalkhoti - Kalpeshwar (2134 m) 35 kms by Road/9 kms Trek
Morning after breakfast drive to reach Helaing. On arrival start trekking to reach Kalpeshwar in 5 hrs. Visit Urgam village and PM Puja at the temple. Overnight stay in tent.
Day 04: Kalpeshwar - Dumak (2134 m) 12 kms Trek
Early morning after breakfast start trek. Arrival Dumak, a very small village. PM visit village and temple. Overnight stay in tent.
Day 05: Dumak - Toli (2789 m) 8 kms Trek
Early morning, after breakfast start trek 6 hrs gradually ascending through thick forest containing a reach variety of flora and fauna numerous herbs areas found in this area. Overnight stay in tent.
Day 06: Toli - Rudranath (2286 m) 7 kms Trek
Early morning after breakfast start trek walk to cross the pass of Rudranath Gradual but long up walk of 7 hrs. PM visit Shiva Temple. Overnight stay in tent.
Day 07: Rudranath - Ansuya Devi Temple (2500 m) 10 kms Trek
Early morning after breakfast start trek 6 hrs to Ansuya Devi passing through the coniferous forest. PM visit the famous temple of Ansuya Devi. Overnight stay in tent.
Day 08: Ansuya Devi - Tungnath (3810 m) 5 kms Trek - 28 kms by Road
Early morning after breakfast start trek down 5 kms to road ahead and drive to Chopta and Trek Chopta to Tungnath. Afternoon Puja with Brahman. Overnight stay in tent.
Day 09: Tungnath - Kalimath (2600 m) 5 kms Trek/47 kms by Road
Early morning visit temple of lord Shiva. Then after breakfast trek down 5 kms road ahead and drive to Kalimath. PM visit the famous temple Kalidevi. Overnight stay in tent.
Day 10: Kalimath - Madmaheshwar (3289 m) 12 kms Trek
Early morning after breakfast trek 8 hrs and on the way visit traditional village. PM visit temple. Overnight stay in tent.
Day 11: Madmaheshwar - Kalimath (2600 m) 12 kms Trek
Early morning after breakfast trek come back Kalimath. Overnight stay in tent/tourist bungalow.
Day 12: Kalimath - Gaurikund (1981 m) 53 kms by Road
Early morning after breakfast drive to Gaurikund. On the way visit Okhimath. Overnight stay at tourist bungalow.
Day 13: Gaurikund - Kedarnath (3584 m) 14 kms Trek
Early morning after breakfast walk up towards Kedarnath 5 hrs along with of hindu pilgrims from different cultures of India. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14: Kedarnath - Gaurikund (1918 m) 14 kms Trek
Early morning after breakfast trek down to Gaurikund. Overnight stay at tourist bungalow.
Day 15: Gaurikund - Haridwar
Early morning after breakfast drive to Haridwar 7 hrs. Check in hotel an dinner & Overnight stay hotel.
Day 16: Haridwar - Delhi
Morning after breakfast drive to Hardwar, visit Har Ki Pauri ghat. Continue drive to Delhi and on arrive check into hotel. Overnight stay at Delhi.