Nature Lover's 5-Day Itinerary for Kedarnath and Badrinath

  1. Day 1: Reach Kedarnath and visit Kedarnath Temple
    8 hours (245.7 km) from Haridwar

    Kedarnath Temple is one of the holiest pilgrimage sites for Hindus. Surrounded by majestic mountains and situated on the banks of the Mandakini river, this temple provides peace and calmness to your soul.

  2. Day 2: Trek to Vasuki Tal and Sonprayag
    5-6 hours round trip (8.8 km) from Kedarnath

    Embark on an enthralling trek to Vasuki Tal, situated at an altitude of 14,200 ft. with a picturesque view of the snow-covered mountains. Later, visit Sonprayag, a quaint town that is known for its scenic beauty and calmness.

  3. Day 3: Visit Guptkashi and Triyuginarayan Temple
    1 hour (29.6 km) from Kedarnath

    Explore the quaint town of Guptkashi and visit the Triyuginarayan Temple, known for being the marriage site of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The temple is situated amidst the peaceful and serene surrounding of lush green mountains.

  4. Day 4: Reach Badrinath and visit Badrinath Temple
    6 hours (190.4 km) from Guptkashi

    Head towards the town of Badrinath, situated at an altitude of 3,300 metres, and visit the famous Badrinath Temple. The temple is surrounded by four majestic peaks, namely Nar, Narayan, Nanda Devi and Garhwal Himalayas.

  5. Day 5: Trek to Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib
    5-6 hours round trip (13.8 km) from Badrinath

    Trek to the Valley of Flowers, known for its natural beauty and abundance of flowers, followed by a visit to the Hemkund Sahib, a Sikh shrine situated at a height of over 15,000 feet above sea level. This place is known to provide utmost peace and tranquillity.

Time and Cost Estimates:

  • Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Vasuki Tal and Sonprayag (8-10 hours, INR 1000 per person)
  • Triyuginarayan Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Badrinath Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib (8-10 hours, INR 1500 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2500 per person.

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, you can visit other places like Mana Village, Bhim Pul, Tungnath Temple or spend an extra day trekking. If you have less time, you can skip Vasuki Tal and just visit Sonprayag or skip the Valley of Flowers trek and spend an extra day in Badrinath.

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