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Relaxing 7-Day Itinerary for Kedarnath Temple in October 2023

  1. Day 1: Arrive in Kedarnath
    15 minutes (4.5 km) from Kedarnath Helipad

    After arriving, check into your hotel and rest in preparation for the next six days of temple explorations.

  2. Day 2: Kedarnath Temple
    5 minutes (1.3 km) from your hotel

    Visit the Kedarnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Take your time to explore the temple and its surroundings.

  3. Day 3: Gaurikund
    1 hour 15 minutes (34.8 km) from your hotel

    In the morning, visit Gaurikund, a scenic spot where the Goddess Parvati meditated to win Lord Shiva's heart. Take a dip in the hot springs to relax and rejuvenate. In the afternoon, visit Triyuginarayan Temple, which is believed to be the place where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati got married.

  4. Day 4: Guptkashi
    1 hour 40 minutes (43.2 km) from your hotel

    In the morning, visit the ancient Vishwanath Temple in Guptkashi, dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the afternoon, take a scenic trek to the Vasuki Tal, a high altitude lake located at the base of Mount Satopanth.

  5. Day 5: Rudraprayag
    2 hours 15 minutes (70.4 km) from your hotel

    In the morning, visit the Koteshwar Mahadev Temple in Rudraprayag, also dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the afternoon, visit the ancient temple of Dhari Devi, one of the 108 Shakti Peethas in India.

  6. Day 6: Chopta
    1 hour 45 minutes (45.6 km) from your hotel

    In the morning, drive to Chopta, a beautiful hill station and trek to the Tungnath Temple, the highest Shiva temple in the world. In the afternoon, visit the Deoria Tal, a serene lake surrounded by lush green forests.

  7. Day 7: Departure
    15 minutes (4.5 km) from Kedarnath Helipad

    Check out from your hotel and depart for your journey back home.

Recommendations

If you have an extra day, you can visit the Shankaracharya Samadhi in Kedarnath. You can also take a helicopter ride to get a bird's eye view of the majestic Himalayas. Side trips to Badrinath and Yamunotri temples are also highly recommended if you have additional days. To maximize your fun, try the local cuisine such as Kumaoni Raita, Bhang ki Khatai, and Bal Mithai. Finally, don't forget to carry a good pair of trekking shoes and warm clothes as the temperature can get really cold in the evenings.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kedarnath Temple (2-3 hours, free)
  • Gaurikund (3-4 hours, free)
  • Triyuginarayan Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Vishwanath Temple in Guptkashi (2-3 hours, free)
  • Vasuki Tal Trek (5-6 hours, INR 1500 per person)
  • Koteshwar Mahadev Temple (2-3 hours, free)
  • Dhari Devi Temple (2-3 hours, free)
  • Tungnath Temple Trek (4-5 hours, INR 300 per person)
  • Deoria Tal (3-4 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1800 per person
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