7-Day Kedarnath Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival and Rudra Himalaya Mandir
   Approx. 19 km (1 hour 20 minutes) from Kedarnath

   Visit the Rudra Himalaya Mandir to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and kick start your spiritual journey.

2. Day 2: Kedarnath Temple and Bhairav Nath Temple
   Kedarnath Temple: Open from 5 am to 3 pm; Bhairav Nath Temple: Open from 6 am to 7 pm

   Explore the Kedarnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and the Bhairav Nath Temple, known for its tantric rituals and religious significance.

3. Day 3: Vasuki Tal and Gandhi Sarovar
   Approx. 10 km (1 hour) from Kedarnath

   Take a trek to the shimmering Vasuki Tal, an alpine lake and visit the Gandhi Sarovar, named after the father of our nation, Mahatma Gandhi.

4. Day 4: Guptkashi and Triyuginarayan Temple
   Guptkashi: Open all day; Triyuginarayan Temple: Open from 6 am to 7 pm

   Embark on a journey to Guptkashi, a serene town with religious significance. Visit the ancient Triyuginarayan Temple and witness the eternal flame that burns in the temple.

5. Day 5: Sonprayag and Gaurikund
   Sonprayag: Open all day; Gaurikund: Open from 5 am to 9 pm

   Visit Sonprayag, located at the confluence of river Basuki and Mandakini. Head to Gaurikund, the place where Goddess Parvati performed penance to win Lord Shiva's heart.

6. Day 6: Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary and Gaurikund Temple
   Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary: Open from 9 am to 5 pm; Gaurikund Temple: Open from 5 am to 9 pm

   Explore the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary and witness the diversity of flora and fauna. Visit the Gaurikund Temple, which is surrounded by hot springs.

7. Day 7: Departure Day
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   Take back memories of a lifetime with you as you depart from Kedarnath.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Rudra Himalaya Mandir (1 hour, free)
• Kedarnath Temple (2-3 hours, free)
• Bhairav Nath Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Vasuki Tal (10-12 hours, INR 1500 per person)
• Gandhi Sarovar (2-3 hours, INR 500 per person)
• Guptkashi (6-7 hours, INR 4000 per cab)
• Triyuginarayan Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Sonprayag (2-3 hours, free)
• Gaurikund (1-2 hours, INR 100 per person)
• Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary (4-5 hours, INR 200 per person)
• Gaurikund Temple (1-2 hours, free)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 6200 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can head to Deoria Tal, a beautiful lake located 27 km from Kedarnath. If you have less time, you can skip Gauri Kund or Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. Make sure to carry warm clothes as it can get chilly even during summers.