Kedarnath and Badrinath 6-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Kedarnath Temple
    20 minutes (6.2 km) from Guptkashi

    Kedarnath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva at an altitude of 11,755 feet. It is one of the four Char Dham yatra destinations and can only be reached by trekking for 16 km from Gaurikund.

  2. Day 2: Vasuki Tal Lake
    1 hour (8.6 km) from Kedarnath

    Vasuki Tal Lake is a high-altitude lake at an altitude of 14,200 feet, situated at the base of Vasuki Parbat. It is a beautiful trek that offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

  3. Day 3: Badrinath Temple
    4 hours 40 minutes (151 km) from Kedarnath

    Badrinath Temple is another Char Dham yatra destination and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is situated on the banks of the Alaknanda river and is surrounded by the Nar and Narayan mountain ranges.

  4. Day 4: Valley of Flowers National Park
    2 hours 30 minutes (64 km) from Badrinath

    Valley of Flowers National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers. It is open from June to October and requires a trek of about 5 km from the nearest roadhead.

  5. Day 5: Mana Village
    10 minutes (3.7 km) from Badrinath

    Mana Village is the last Indian village before the border with Tibet and is known for its charming architecture and local culture. It is also the trailhead for the trek to Satopanth Lake.

  6. Day 6: Satopanth Lake Trek
    6 hours (22.7 km) from Mana Village

    Satopanth Lake is a high-altitude lake at an altitude of 15,000 feet, considered to be of great religious and mythological significance. The trek requires a permit from the forest department.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kedarnath Temple (3 hours, free)
  • Vasuki Tal Lake (1 day, free)
  • Badrinath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Valley of Flowers National Park (1 day, INR 300 per person)
  • Mana Village (1 hour, free)
  • Satopanth Lake Trek (2 days, permit fee of INR 1500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1800 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can explore nearby destinations like Auli, which is a famous skiing destination, or Hemkund Sahib, a Sikh pilgrimage site. If you have less time, you can skip the trek to Vasuki Tal Lake or Satopanth Lake and spend more time exploring the temples and local villages.

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