Kedarnath 7-Day Itinerary in September 2023

1. Day 1: Kedarnath Temple
   5 minutes (0.3 km) from GMVN Kedarnath Tourist Rest House

   Visit the famous temple and offer your prayers to Lord Shiva. Head to Shankaracharya Samadhi in the afternoon. Enjoy the scenic beauty around Kedarnath in the evening.

2. Day 2: Vasuki Tal
   14.5 km from Kedarnath Temple (by trek)

   Begin your trek early in the morning to reach Vasuki Tal. Enjoy the stunning views of snow-capped mountains and surrounding valleys. Return to Kedarnath in the evening

3. Day 3: Gandhi Sarovar and Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary
   4.9 km from Kedarnath Temple (by trek)

   Visit Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary in the morning and explore the natural habitat of various species of wildlife. After the wildlife sanctuary, head to Gandhi Sarovar and enjoy the serene surroundings.

4. Day 4: Bhairav Temple and Vasuki Tal Trek
   5.7 km from Kedarnath Temple (by trek)

   Begin your trek to Vasuki Tal in the morning, visit the Bhairav Temple on the way. Spend the night camping near Vasuki Tal.

5. Day 5: Chorabari Tal and Vasuki Tal Trek
   10.9 km from Vasuki Tal (by trek)

   Continue your trek to Chorabari Tal and enjoy the scenic beauty of the lake. Return to Vasuki Tal in the evening.

6. Day 6: Sonprayag
   21 km from Kedarnath Temple (by taxi)

   Take a taxi to Sonprayag. Visit the Triyuginarayan Temple, which is famous for the Hindu marriage ceremony of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Spend the evening exploring the local market and trying out various street foods.

7. Day 7: Gaurikund
   5.5 km from Sonprayag (by taxi)

   Visit Gaurikund, the starting point of the trek to Kedarnath. Take a dip in the hot water spring and offer your prayers to Lord Shiva at the Gauri Temple. Head back to Kedarnath in the evening.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, you can try some adventurous activities like river rafting in the Mandakini river or bungee jumping in Mohan Chatti. You can also plan a day trip to Guptkashi, which is just 47 km from Kedarnath. To maximize your fun, try the local cuisine and visit the local markets for some shopping.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, free)
• Vasuki Tal Trek (6-8 hours, 500-1000 INR)
• Gandhi Sarovar and Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hours, 100 INR)
• Bhairav Temple and Vasuki Tal Trek (8-10 hours, 500-1000 INR)
• Chorabari Tal and Vasuki Tal Trek (8-10 hours, 500-1000 INR)
• Sonprayag (3 hours, 1500-2000 INR)
• Gaurikund (2 hours, free)
• Total Estimated Costs: 2600-4600 INR

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