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4-Day Itinerary for Panch Kedar, Chote Char Dham

  1. Day 1: Kedarnath
    3 hours (70.2 miles) from Haridwar

    Early morning, visit the Kedarnath Temple, one of the Panch Kedar sites. Afternoon, explore the beautiful Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home to rare species of flora and fauna. In the evening, enjoy a dip in the Tapt Kund hot water springs.

  2. Day 2: Madhyamaheshwar
    5 hours (105.1 miles) from Kedarnath

    Start your morning journey to Madhyamaheshwar, the second site of Panch Kedar. Afternoon, visit the Buda Madmaheshwar Temple and enjoy a scenic trek to the base of Kedarnath Peak. Evening, camp overnight in the beautiful meadow of Gaundar.

  3. Day 3: Tungnath
    5 hours (121.3 miles) from Madhyamaheshwar

    Begin your day with a visit to Tungnath, the highest Shiva temple in the world and a part of the Panch Kedar sites. Afternoon, trek to Chandrashila Peak for an enchanting view of the surrounding Himalayan peaks. In the evening, take a stroll around the beautiful Deoria Tal.

  4. Day 4: Guptkashi and Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    5 hours (115.7 miles) from Tungnath

    On your last day, visit Guptkashi and explore local markets for souvenirs. Afternoon, visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi and witness the evening aarti. Return to Haridwar in the evening.

Recommendations

If you have an extra day, you can visit the fifth site of Panch Kedar, Rudranath. Day trips to Auli and Chopta can be arranged for skiing and trekking activities. To maximize your fun, it is advisable to hire a professional guide for the trekking activities.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary (2 hours, INR 100)
  • Tapt Kund hot water springs (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Buda Madmaheshwar Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Trek to the base of Kedarnath Peak (4 hours, INR 2000 for guide)
  • Tungnath Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Trek to Chandrashila Peak (6 hours, INR 3000 for guide)
  • Deoria Tal (2 hours, INR 100)
  • Guptkashi local markets (2 hours, INR 500 for souvenirs)
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 4750

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