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7-Day Adventure Itinerary for Kedarnath in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Kedarnath Temple
    Located in Kedarnath
    Estimated time and distance from previous location: 0 minutes (0 miles)

    In the morning, visit the famous Kedarnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Afternoon, explore the picturesque Vasuki Tal Lake and trek through the beautiful Mandakini Valley. In the evening, enjoy sunset views from the Kedarnath helipad.

  2. Day 2: Sonprayag
    Located 21 minutes (8.7 miles) from Kedarnath

    In the morning, drive to Sonprayag, the confluence of Mandakini and Basuki rivers. Afternoon, go trekking or camping in the nearby forests. In the evening, attend the evening aarti at Triyugi Narayan Temple.

  3. Day 3: Chopta
    Located 1 hour and 16 minutes (29.2 miles) from Sonprayag

    In the morning, drive to the scenic hill station of Chopta and take a trek to the Tungnath Temple, the highest Shiva temple in the world. Afternoon, go bird watching in the nearby Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. In the evening, relax and enjoy the beautiful views of the Himalayas.

  4. Day 4: Guptkashi
    Located 1 hour and 14 minutes (29 miles) from Chopta

    In the morning, visit the ancient Vishwanath Temple in Guptkashi. Afternoon, take a dip in the hot water springs of Gaurikund and visit the nearby Ardhnarishwar Temple. In the evening, explore the local markets and try the delicious Kedarnath style Maggi.

  5. Day 5: Triyuginarayan Temple
    Located 31 minutes (12.2 miles) from Guptkashi

    In the morning, visit the Triyuginarayan Temple, the place where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were married. Afternoon, go trekking or camping in the nearby Kedarnath Musk Deer Sanctuary. In the evening, attend the evening aarti at Kedarnath Temple.

  6. Day 6: Vasuki Tal
    Located 1 hour and 17 minutes (29.4 miles) from Triyuginarayan Temple

    In the morning, trek to the Vasuki Tal Lake and enjoy the scenic beauty of the surroundings. Afternoon, visit the nearby Bhairava Temple and learn about the legends associated with it. In the evening, relax and enjoy the natural beauty.

  7. Day 7: Rishikesh
    Located 5 hours and 30 minutes (135 miles) from Vasuki Tal

    In the morning, drive to Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world. Afternoon, go river rafting in the Ganges or take a dip in the holy river. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan Ashram.

Recommendations

You can also consider visiting the nearby Badrinath Temple, the Valley of Flowers National Park, or the Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara. To maximize your fun, hire a local guide for trekking and camping. Do not forget to carry enough cash as ATM's are scarce in Kedarnath.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Vasuki Tal Lake (4-5 hours, free)
  • Triyugi Narayan Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Tungnath Temple (5-6 hours, free)
  • Hot Water Springs (1 hour, free)
  • Triyuginarayan Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Vishwanath Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Bhairava Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Ganga Aarti (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs (excluding accommodation and transportation): 0 INR

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