Kedarnath 7-day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kedarnath Mandir
   10 minutes (1.3 km) from Sonprayag

   Visit the holy Kedarnath Mandir, a beautiful stone structure believed to be built in the 8th century.

2. Day 2: Vasuki Tal
   6 hours (9 km) trek from Kedarnath Mandir

   Embark on a beautiful trek to Vasuki Tal, a crystal clear high altitude lake surrounded by stunning views.

3. Day 3: Gandhi Sarovar
   2 hours (6 km) trek from Kedarnath Mandir

   Hike to Gandhi Sarovar, a beautiful lake that is believed to be the source of the Mandakini river.

4. Day 4: Bhairon Mandir
   30 minutes (1.5 km) from Kedarnath Mandir

   Travel to the Bhairon Mandir, a temple dedicated to Lord Bhairon, who is believed to protect the Kedarnath area.

5. Day 5: Triyuginarayan Temple
   3 hours (19 km) from Kedarnath Mandir

   Visit the ancient Triyuginarayan temple, a historic site where Lord Shiva and Parvati are believed to have got married.

6. Day 6: Sonprayag
   40 minutes (20 km) from Kedarnath Mandir

   Explore the scenic Sonprayag, a beautiful confluence of the Mandakini and Songanga rivers.

7. Day 7: Gaurikund
   1 hour 30 minutes (25 km) from Sonprayag

   Visit Gaurikund, the starting point of the trek to Kedarnath, and take a dip in the hot springs believed to have medicinal properties.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Kedarnath Mandir (2-3 hours, free)
• Vasuki Tal (full day, free)
• Gandhi Sarovar (half day, free)
• Bhairon Mandir (2-3 hours, free)
• Triyuginarayan Temple (full day, free)
• Sonprayag (2-3 hours, free)
• Gaurikund (2-3 hours, free)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 0 (excluding transportation and accommodation)

Useful Tips

For those with more time in Kedarnath, consider visiting the nearby Tungnath and Rudranath temples. For those with less time, consider skipping Gandhi Sarovar or Bhairon Mandir.