7-Day Adventure Itinerary for Kedarnath

1. Day 1: Kedarnath Temple
   9 minutes (240 m) from Kedarnath Base Camp

   Explore the ancient Kedarnath Temple, one of the Chota Char Dham pilgrimage centers in India nestled on the foot of the Himalayas.

2. Day 2: Vasuki Tal Trek
   6 hours (9.5 km) from Kedarnath

   Hike up to the Vasuki Tal, a glacial lake on the base of Mount Vasuki providing a picturesque view of the surrounding Himalayan mountains.

3. Day 3: Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary
   30 minutes (15 km) from Kedarnath

   Get a glimpse of rare Himalayan species like musk deer, Himalayan tahr, and snow leopard at the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary.

4. Day 4: Madhyamaheshwar Trek
   5 hours 40 mins (21.5 km) from Kedarnath

   Challenge yourself on the Madhyamaheshwar Trek, a steep 20 km route leading to the Madhyamaheswar temple with scenic beauty & religious significance.

5. Day 5: Deoria Tal Trek
   2 hours (3.7 km) from Sari Village

   Hike up to the Deoria Tal and capture the mesmerizing reflection of the surrounding mountains in the lake.

6. Day 6: Chopta Trek
   1 hour 30 mins (28 km) from Sari Village

   Indulge in the scenic Chopta Trek, a 5 km route leading to the Tungnath temple, one of the Panch Kedar temples situated at an altitude of 3660 m.

7. Day 7: Chandrashila Trek
   12 hours (33 km) from Kedarnath

   Climb up the Chandrashila peak and conquer the summit at an altitude of 4,000 m.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kedarnath Temple (1 hour, free)
• Vasuki Tal Trek (2 days, INR 5,000)
• Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary (4 hours, INR 350)
• Madhyamaheshwar Trek (2 days, INR 6,000)
• Deoria Tal Trek (1 day, INR 1,500)
• Chopta Trek (1 day, INR 2,500)
• Chandrashila Trek (2 days, INR 5,000)
Total Estimated Costs (8 days): INR 20,850

Useful Tips

For a less strenuous trek, replace Madhyamaheshwar and Chandrashila trek with a visit to Gandhi Sarovar Lake. Those with less time can combine the Kedarnath temple and the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary into a single day event.