7-Day Adventurous Itinerary for Kedarnath in December 2023

1. Day 1: Kedarnath Temple
   Located in Kedarnath
   10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Kedarnath bus stand

   Start your morning with a visit to the Kedarnath temple, one of the most famous and ancient Hindu temples. Afternoon, hike to Vasuki Tal, a high altitude lake, for an adventurous trek. In the evening, enjoy a hot cup of tea at the tea stalls near the temple.

2. Day 2: Chorabari Tal
   Located in Kedarnath
   1 hour 30 minutes (3.7 miles) from Kedarnath Temple

   Early morning, start your trek to Chorabari Tal, also known as Gandhi Sarovar, situated at an altitude of 3700 meters. Afternoon, visit the Shankaracharya Samadhi located near the temple. In the evening, attend the evening aarti at the Kedarnath temple.

3. Day 3: Sonprayag
   Located in Sonprayag
   1 hour 15 minutes (29.7 km) from Kedarnath

   Start your day with a visit to Sonprayag - a small town that has a scenic beauty and is surrounded by beautiful mountains. Afternoon, enjoy a dip in the holy River Mandakini and experience the Char Dham Yatra. In the evening, enjoy the local street food near the bus stand.

4. Day 4: Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary
   Located in Kedarnath
   2 hours (8.9 km) from Sonprayag

   In the morning, explore the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary and spot some unique Himalayan flora and fauna such as snow leopard, musk deer, and Himalayan tahr. Afternoon, visit the Bhairav Temple near the temple. In the evening, enjoy a hot spring bath at the Gaurikund hot spring.

5. Day 5: Chandrashila
   Located in Tungnath
   4 hours (16 km) from Kedarnath Temple

   In the morning, start your trek to Tungnath and then further to Chandrashila, situated at an altitude of 4000 meters. Afternoon, visit the Tungnath temple, one of the highest Shiva temples in the world. In the evening, enjoy the beautiful sunset and panoramic views from the top.

6. Day 6: Guptkashi
   Located in Guptkashi
   3 hours (46.1 km) from Kedarnath

   In the morning, visit the ancient Vishwanath Temple in Guptkashi. Afternoon, trek to the Ardhnareshwar Mahadev Temple, situated atop a hill and enjoy the scenic views. In the evening, stroll around the town and enjoy the local market and cuisine.

7. Day 7: Deoria Tal
   Located in Sari Village
   4 hours (78.3 km) from Guptkashi

   In the morning, head to Sari Village and trek to Deoria Tal, a beautiful lake surrounded by lush greenery. Afternoon, visit the Omkareshwar Temple, situated near the lake. In the evening, enjoy a bonfire and camping near the lake.

Recommendations

Other local attractions include Rudranath Temple, Madhmaheshwar, and Kalimath temple. For day trips, you can consider visiting Badrinath, Joshimath, and Auli. To maximize your fun, try local cuisine, and interact with the locals to know more about their culture and traditions.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Tea near Kedarnath Temple (30 mins, INR 50)
• Vasuki Tal trek (6 hours, INR 500)
• Shankaracharya Samadhi (1 hour, Free)
• Chorabari Tal trek (5 hours, INR 800)
• Evening aarti at Kedarnath Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Sonprayag visit (3 hours, Free)
• Hot spring bath at Gaurikund (1 hour, INR 200)
• Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary (4 hours, Free)
• Tungnath and Chandrashila trek (8 hours, INR 1000)
• Ardhnareshwar Mahadev Temple trek (4 hours, Free)
• Deoria Tal trek and camping (10 hours, INR 1200)
• Total Estimated Costs (excluding accommodation and transportation): INR 3750

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