10-Day Adventure Itinerary for Kedarnath

1. Day 1: Arrival in Kedarnath
   0 minutes (0 miles) from Kedarnath Helipad

   Explore the holy town of Kedarnath and visit the Kedarnath Temple, one of the four sacred shrines in Hinduism.

2. Day 2: Trek to Vasuki Tal
   3 hours (8.3 miles) from Kedarnath Temple

   Embark on a scenic trek to Vasuki Tal, a picturesque alpine lake at an altitude of 14,200 feet.

3. Day 3: Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary
   1 hour (3.9 miles) from Kedarnath Temple

   Go on a wildlife safari and explore the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary where you can spot rare and endangered species like Himalayan black bear, snow leopard, and musk deer.

4. Day 4: Chandrashila Trek
   6 hours (19.2 miles) from Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary

   Trek up to the Chandrashila Peak, located at an altitude of 13,000 feet and enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayan range.

5. Day 5: Gaurikund
   1 hour (21.2 miles) from Chandrashila Peak

   Visit the scenic town of Gaurikund, known for its natural hot springs and temples.

6. Day 6: Tungnath Trek
   2 hours (3 miles) from Gaurikund

   Trek to Tungnath Temple, the highest Shiva temple in the world, located at an altitude of 12,073 feet.

7. Day 7: Deoria Tal Trek
   5 hours (11.3 miles) from Tungnath Temple

   Hike up to the beautiful Deoria Tal Lake, located at an altitude of 7,800 feet and surrounded by lush green forests and snow-capped peaks.

8. Day 8: Kedarnath Helipad
   6 hours (108 miles) from Deoria Tal Lake

   Drive to Kedarnath Helipad for your helicopter ride to Badrinath, another sacred shrine in Hinduism.

9. Day 9: Auli
   4 hours (58.5 miles) from Badrinath

   Visit the scenic town of Auli, known for its skiing, trekking, and camping activities.

10. Day 10: Rishikesh
    10 hours (202 miles) from Auli

    Drive to Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world, and experience the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kedarnath Temple (1 hour, free)
• Vasuki Tal Trek (10 hours, INR 2,500 per person)
• Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary Safari (2 hours, INR 700 per person)
• Chandrashila Trek (12 hours, INR 3,000 per person)
• Gaurikund (2 hours, free)
• Tungnath Trek (6 hours, INR 1,500 per person)
• Deoria Tal Trek (8 hours, INR 2,000 per person)
• Helicopter ride to Badrinath (15 minutes, INR 3,000 per person)
• Auli (2 hours, free)
• Rishikesh (6 hours, free)

Total Estimated Costs: INR 12,700 per person

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider adding a visit to Valley of Flowers National Park. If you have less time, you can skip the trek to Vasuki Tal and spend an extra day in Kedarnath exploring the nearby areas.