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7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Kedarnath in September 2023

  1. Day 1: Kedarnath Temple
    Located in Kedarnath
    5 minutes (0.3 miles) from Hotel Mandakini

    In the morning, visit the famous Kedarnath Temple and pay homage to Lord Shiva. In the afternoon, take a stroll in the beautiful Gandhi Sarovar Lake. In the evening, enjoy a cup of chai and some snacks at one of the local tea stalls.

  2. Day 2: Vasuki Tal
    Located in Kedarnath
    2 hours (5.3 miles) from Kedarnath Temple

    In the morning, start your trek to the stunning Vasuki Tal lake, surrounded by breathtaking Himalayan peaks. In the afternoon, enjoy a picnic lunch by the lake. In the evening, return back to Kedarnath for a relaxing night at Hotel Mandakini.

  3. Day 3: Triyuginarayan Temple
    Located in Triyuginarayan
    1 hour 30 minutes (29.7 miles) from Kedarnath Temple

    In the morning, drive to the ancient Triyuginarayan Temple, where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati got married. In the afternoon, enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the local restaurants. In the evening, return back to Kedarnath for a relaxing night at Hotel Mandakini.

  4. Day 4: Chandrashila Peak
    Located in Ukhimath
    4 hours 30 minutes (93.1 miles) from Kedarnath Temple

    In the morning, drive to Ukhimath and start your trek to the stunning Chandrashila Peak, offering panoramic views of the Himalayan range. In the afternoon, enjoy a picnic lunch at the peak. In the evening, return back to Kedarnath for a relaxing night at Hotel Mandakini.

  5. Day 5: Sonprayag
    Located in Sonprayag
    50 minutes (11.4 miles) from Kedarnath Temple

    In the morning, drive to Sonprayag and take a dip in the holy waters of the confluence of Mandakini and Basuki rivers. In the afternoon, visit the ancient Triyuginarayan Temple. In the evening, return back to Kedarnath for a relaxing night at Hotel Mandakini.

  6. Day 6: Gaurikund
    Located in Gaurikund
    1 hour 30 minutes (17.2 miles) from Kedarnath Temple

    In the morning, drive to Gaurikund and start your trek to the beautiful Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. In the afternoon, enjoy a picnic lunch in the sanctuary. In the evening, return back to Kedarnath for a relaxing night at Hotel Mandakini.

  7. Day 7: Shankaracharya Samadhi
    Located in Kedarnath
    10 minutes (0.5 miles) from Hotel Mandakini

    In the morning, visit the Shankaracharya Samadhi, dedicated to the great Indian philosopher and theologian Adi Shankaracharya. In the afternoon, explore the local souvenir shops in Kedarnath. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at Hotel Mandakini.

Recommendations

You can also consider visiting the nearby holy towns of Badrinath and Gangotri. For a day trip, you can visit the beautiful town of Guptkashi. To maximize your fun, try local delicacies like Kachmauli and Bhang ki Chutney.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Vasuki Tal (8 hours, 2000 INR)
  • Triyuginarayan Temple (6 hours, free)
  • Chandrashila Peak (10 hours, 2500 INR)
  • Sonprayag (4 hours, free)
  • Gaurikund (8 hours, 1500 INR)
  • Shankaracharya Samadhi (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 6000 INR (excluding hotel and transport)

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