Located in the Kedar Valley at an altitude of 3,583 meters on the banks of Mandakini river, it's an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Est. time and distance from previous location: 1.5 hours (32 km) from Rudraprayag
Day 2: Chandrashila Peak
A perfect place for adventure enthusiasts to trek and witness the panoramic views of the Himalayas. The trail offers lush green forests and endless scenic beauty.
Est. time and distance from previous location: 4 hours (138 km) from Kedarnath Temple
Day 3: Vasuki Tal
A serene lake at an altitude of 4,150 meters, it's surrounded by Himalayan ranges and offers a great trekking experience. The trekking trail is adorned with wildflowers, Rhododendrons, and oak trees.
Est. time and distance from previous location: 1.5 hours (5.5 km) from Kedarnath Temple
Day 4: Gaurikund
A small village and the base point for treks to Kedarnath. It offers hot water springs and mesmerizing views of the Himalayan ranges.
Est. time and distance from previous location: 2 hours (58 km) from Vasuki Tal
Day 5: Deoria Tal
A perfect camping site and trekking spot located at an altitude of 2,438 meters; it offers the panoramic view of Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, Bandarpunch, Yellow Tooth, and Kedar Range.
Est. time and distance from previous location: 5.5 hours (175 km) from Gaurikund
Day 6: Gandhi Sarovar
Located at an altitude of 3,900 meters, it's an alpine lake that offers a mesmerizing view of the surrounding mountains. It's named after Mahatma Gandhi who visited this place in 1948.
Est. time and distance from previous location: 3.5 hours (27 km) from Deoria Tal
Time and Costs Estimates
Kedarnath Temple (1.5 hours)- free
Chandrashila Peak (4-6 hours)- free
Vasuki Tal trek (6-7 hours)- free
Gaurikund (2 hours)- free
Deoria Tal trek (2-3 hours)- free
Gandhi Sarovar trek (9-10 hours)- free
Total Estimated Costs: 0
Useful Tips
To customize your adventure itinerary based on time, you can reduce or add extra days to the itinerary and consider the following places:
Sonprayag
Tungnath Temple
Kartik Swami Temple
Mandal Village Trek
If you have additional days, you can consider exploring nearby hill stations like Auli, Nainital, or Mussoorie.