Kedarnath Cultural Immersion Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Kedarnath Temple
    Starting point

    Visit the ancient Hindu temple which is located in the Himalayas, surrounded by scenic beauty, and is a revered pilgrimage site.

  2. Day 2: Bhairon Temple
    10 minutes (1.5 km) from Kedarnath Temple

    See the magnificent temple dedicated to Lord Bhairon and enjoy a panoramic view of the Himalayas.

  3. Day 3: Vasuki Tal Trek
    2 hours (5 km) from Bhairon Temple

    Embark on a trek to the beautiful Vasuki Tal Lake, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and captivating flora and fauna.

  4. Day 4: Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary
    30 minutes (12 km) from Vasuki Tal Trek

    Explore the protected sanctuary housing exotic Himalayan flora and fauna, such as the snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, and musk deer.

  5. Day 5: Gaurikund
    1 hour (25 km) from Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary

    Visit the serene village of Gaurikund, the starting point of the trek to Kedarnath, and the hot springs near the temple.

  6. Day 6: Kedarnath Bazaar
    20 minutes (4.7 km) from Gaurikund

    Shop for souvenirs and local items from the traditional market located near the Kedarnath Temple.

  7. Day 7: Sonprayag
    40 minutes (19 km) from Kedarnath Bazaar

    Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Mandakini River and visit the scenic confluence of Sonprayag and Mandakini River.

  8. Day 8: Guptkashi
    25 minutes (12 km) from Sonprayag

    Explore the holy town and visit the ancient temples and shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu.

  9. Day 9: Triyuginarayan Temple
    30 minutes (19 km) from Guptkashi

    Visit the temple famous for Lord Shiva's wedding site and witness the eternal flame burning within the temple.

  10. Day 10: Chopta
    1 hour (30 km) from Triyuginarayan Temple

    Visit the "mini Switzerland" of India famous for panoramic views of Himalayan peaks, trekking trails, birdwatching, and camping.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Bhairon Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Vasuki Tal Trek (6-7 hours, INR 1500)
  • Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hours, INR 200)
  • Gaurikund (2 hours, Free)
  • Kedarnath Bazaar (1 hour, Free)
  • Sonprayag (1 hour, Free)
  • Guptkashi (2 hours, Free)
  • Triyuginarayan Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Chopta (2 hours, INR 1000)

  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 3700

Useful tips

If you have more time, you can add more trekking trails, such as Tungnath, Chandrashila, and Deoria Tal, and temples like Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar, and Kalimath to your itinerary. But if you have less time, you can skip Bhairon Temple, Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, or Chopta and adjust the trekking duration to your convenience.

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