Volunteering in Kedarnath: 7-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kedarnath Temple
   5 mins (walking) from Panchganga Ghat

   Visit the famous Kedarnath temple and offer your services to help with temple activities.

2. Day 2: Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary
   1 hour 15 mins (36 km) from Kedarnath Temple

   Experience the beauty of nature by volunteering at the Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary.

3. Day 3: Kalimath Temple
   2 hours 30 mins (75 km) from Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary

   Volunteer at the ancient Kalimath temple and offer your services for temple maintenance.

4. Day 4: Gaurikund
   2 hours 10 mins (61 km) from Kalimath Temple

   Volunteer at the Gaurikund temple and participate in their community work.

5. Day 5: Vasuki Tal Lake
   1 hour 45 mins (8 km trek) from Gaurikund

   Go for a trek and volunteer in cleaning the Vasuki Tal Lake and the surrounding areas.

6. Day 6: Jungle Safari in Kedarnath
   1 hour 30 mins (25 km) from Vasuki Tal Lake

   Join the Kedarnath Jungle Safari Programme and volunteer in safeguarding the exotic wildlife population.

7. Day 7: Bhairav Temple
   45 mins (16 km) from Jungle Safari in Kedarnath

   Conclude your volunteering trip by visiting the ancient Bhairav Temple and offer your services towards temple upkeep.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kedarnath Temple (1 hour, free)
• Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary (4-5 hours, free)
• Kalimath Temple (2 hours, free)
• Gaurikund (4 hours, free)
• Vasuki Tal Lake (6-7 hours, free)
• Jungle Safari in Kedarnath (5-6 hours, INR 500-1000)
• Bhairav Temple (1 hour, free)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 500-1000

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add a day trip to Madmaheshwar Temple or Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi. Alternatively, if you have less time, you can skip Vasuki Tal Lake and Jungle Safari in Kedarnath.