Kedarnath 10-Day Cultural Immersion Itinerary

1. Day 1: Reach Kedarnath
   From Gaurikund Bus Station (a 16.5 km uphill journey)

   Make your way to Kedarnath and soak in the natural beauty of the surroundings.

2. Day 2: Kedarnath Temple
   Walking distance from main market area

   Visit the holy Kedarnath Temple, one of the Chota Char Dham pilgrimage sites.

3. Day 3: Gaurikund
   10 km from Kedarnath

   Explore the scenic beauty of Gaurikund and take a dip in its hot water springs.

4. Day 4: Ukhimath
   41 km from Kedarnath (1.5 hours by road)

   Visit the ancient Ukhimath Temple and explore the rural lifestyle of the village.

5. Day 5: Rudraprayag
   76 km from Kedarnath (3 hours by road)

   Visit the holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini at Rudraprayag.

6. Day 6: Kalpeshwar
   48 km from Kedarnath (2 hours by road)

   Visit the ancient Kalpeshwar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

7. Day 7: Guptkashi
   30 km from Kedarnath (1 hour by road)

   Visit the ancient Manikarnikeshwar Temple and the Vishwanath Temple in Guptkashi.

8. Day 8: Agastyamuni
   109 km from Kedarnath (4 hours by road)

   Visit the Koteshwar Mahadev Temple, one of the sacred temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.

9. Day 9: Chopta-Tungnath
   42 km from Kedarnath (2 hours by road)

   Experience the natural beauty of Chopta and trek to the highest Shiva temple in the world - Tungnath Temple.

10. Day 10: Deoria Tal
    35 km from Kedarnath (1.5 hours by road)

    Visit the scenic Deoria Tal, enjoy the calmness of the place and take a dip in the crystal-clear lake.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Kedarnath Temple (2-3 hours, free)
• Gaurikund (3-4 hours, free)
• Ukhimath Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Rudraprayag (2-3 hours, free)
• Kalpeshwar (1-2 hours, free)
• Guptkashi Temples (2-3 hours, free)
• Koteshwar Mahadev Temple (2-3 hours, free)
• Chopta-Tungnath Trek (6-7 hours, free)
• Deoria Tal (4-5 hours, free)
• Total Estimated Costs: Transportation, food, and accommodation costs may vary depending on your preferences.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit nearby destinations like Yamunotri, Badrinath, and Gangotri. If you have less time, you can skip some places but do visit the Kedarnath Temple.