10-Day Adventure Itinerary in Kedarnath

1. Day 1: Reach Kedarnath
   Starting Point: Haridwar
   6 hours (128 km) drive from Haridwar

   Check into your accommodation and start your adventure with a visit to Kedarnath Temple, one of the holiest shrines of Lord Shiva in India.

2. Day 2: Trek to Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary
   Starting Point: Kedarnath
   10 km trek (6 hours approx.)

   Hike through the pristine Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary and witness the Himalayan flora and fauna. You may spot musk deer, snow leopard, and blue sheep during the trek.

3. Day 3: Chorabari Tal
   Starting Point: Kedarnath
   6 km trek (4 hours approx.)

   Visit the high-altitude lake of Chorabari Tal, often called the 'Gandhi Sarovar'. The clear blue waters of the lake reflect the peaks of Kedarnath and surrounding hills.

4. Day 4: Vasuki Tal Trek
   Starting Point: Kedarnath
   8 km trek (5-6 hours approx.)

   Embark on a stunning hike to Vasuki Tal, a crystal-clear lake at an altitude of 14,200 feet. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, It's a steep trek and has breathtaking views to offer.

5. Day 5: Excursion to Triyuginarayan Temple
   Starting Point: Kedarnath
   64 km drive (3 hours approx.)

   Visit Triyuginarayan Temple, where Lord Shiva and Parvati's eternal flame resides. Afterward, head for some adventure activities like rock climbing and rappelling.

6. Day 6: Deoria Tal Trek
   Starting Point: Sari Village
   2.5 km trek (1 hour approx.)

   Trek up to Deoria Tal - a picturesque lake surrounded by green hills, and snow-capped peaks. Capture panoramic views of Chaukhamba and Neelkanth peaks.

7. Day 7: Hot Springs & Tungnath Temple
   Starting Point: Chopta
   6 km trek (4 hours approx.)

   Begin your day with a visit to Agastyamuni hot springs for a refreshing dip. Then, trek to the highest Lord Shiva temple in the world- Tungnath Temple.

8. Day 8: Chandrashila Peak
   Starting Point: Chopta
   5 km trek (3-4 hours approx.)

   Hike to the summit of Chandrashila peak at an altitude of 13,000m. Get 360-degree views of the Himalayas, including Nanda Devi, Bandarpunch, and other peaks.

9. Day 9: Badrinath Temple
   Starting Point: Chopta
   100 km drive (4 hours approx.)

   Visit the holiest shrine of Lord Vishnu at Badrinath temple. The temple is said to have been built by Adi Shankaracharya around 1,200 years ago.

10. Day 10: Departure from Kedarnath
    Starting Point: Kedarnath
    Drive-back to Haridwar

    End your adventure trip with a drive back to Haridwar from Kedarnath.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary trek (6 hours approx.): Free
• Chorabari Tal Trek (4 hours approx.): Free
• Vasuki Tal Trek (5-6 hours approx.): Free
• Triyuginarayan Temple excursion (3 hours approx.): INR 1000
• Deoria Tal trek (1 hour approx.): Free
• Agastyamuni hot springs visit & Tungnath trek (4 hours approx.): Free
• Chandrashila Peak trek (3-4 hours approx.): Free
• Badrinath Temple visit (2 hours approx.): Free
Total Estimated Costs: INR 1000

Useful tips

If you have more time, you can add the following:

• Gaurikund Hot Springs visit
• Rudranath Trek
• Kalpeshwar Trek

• Triyuginarayan Temple excursion
• Badrinath Temple visit
• Chandrashila Peak trek