Kedarnath Temple Family-Friendly 7-Days Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Kedarnath
   10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Sonprayag

   Welcome to Kedarnath! Check-in to your hotel and rest for the day.

2. Day 2: Kedarnath Temple Darshan
   5 minutes walk from hotel

   Visit the Kedarnath temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The temple is open for darshan from 6:00 am -11:00 am and 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

3. Day 3: Gandhi Sarovar Trek
   5 hours (9.1 miles) from Kedarnath Temple

   Take a scenic trek to Gandhi Sarovar. The trail offers stunning views of the Himalayas. Leave early morning for the 10 km trek that takes about 4-5 hours.

4. Day 4: Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi
   15 minutes (2 miles) from Kedarnath Temple

   Visit the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi, a shrine built in the memory of Adi Shankaracharya, who's believed to have discovered the Kedarnath shrine.

5. Day 5: Tungnath Trek
   4 hours (37.9 km) from Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi

   Take another scenic trek to the Tungnath temple, the highest Shiva temple in the world. It's a 4 km trek and takes about 2-3 hours.

6. Day 6: Guptkashi Hot Springs
   2 hours (30.4 km) from Tungnath Temple

   Relax in the natural hot water springs of Guptkashi. There are separate ponds for men and women.

7. Day 7: Departure from Kedarnath
   5 hours (16 miles) from Guptkashi

   Say goodbye to this beautiful place. Checkout and head back home with happy memories.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, free)
• Gandhi Sarovar Trek (5-6 hours, free)
• Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi (1 hour, free)
• Tungnath Trek (2-3 hours, free)
• Guptkashi Hot Springs (2-3 hours, 500 INR per person)
• Total Estimated Costs (500 INR per person)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit other nearby places such as Deoria Tal Lake, Chandrashila Peak, and Vasuki Tal. If you have less time, skip the Guptkashi Hot Springs and spend more time at Kedarnath Temple.