7-Day Adventure Itinerary for Kedarnath

1. Day 1: Kedarnath Temple
   5 minutes (0.2 miles) from Kedarnath Base Camp

   Wake up early to trek to the Kedarnath Temple for breathtaking views of the Himalayas. Afternoon, explore the surroundings of the temple and witness the evening aarti ceremony.

2. Day 2: Vasuki Tal Lake
   9.8 miles from Kedarnath Temple (6-8 hours trek)

   Trek to Vasuki Tal Lake where you can enjoy the stunning views of the Himalayas and take a refreshing dip in the glacial waters. Afternoon, have a picnic lunch by the lake and trek back to Kedarnath.

3. Day 3: Sonprayag
   9.5 miles from Kedarnath Base Camp (4 hours drive)

   Drive to Sonprayag and hike to the natural wonder of Triyugi Narayan Mandir where Lord Shiva and Parvati got married. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the waterfall and visit Guptkashi in the evening.

4. Day 4: Madmaheshwar Temple
   20.1 miles from Sonprayag (2 hours drive and 8.5 miles trek)

   Drive early morning to Uniana and trek to Madmaheshwar Temple. Afternoon, explore the temple and surroundings and trek back to Uniana for the night.

5. Day 5: Chandrashila
   37.8 miles from Kedarnath Base Camp (2 hours drive and 5 miles trek)

   Drive to Chopta and trek to Chandrashila. Enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayas and visit Tungnath Temple. Drive back to Kedarnath Base Camp for the night.

6. Day 6: Deoria Tal Lake
   27.6 miles from Kedarnath Base Camp (2 hours drive and 2 miles trek)

   Drive to Sari Village and trek to Deoria Tal Lake. Take a dip in the pristine lake and enjoy picnic lunch by the shore. Drive back to Kedarnath Base Camp for the night.

7. Day 7: Kedar Dome Peak
   19 miles from Kedarnath Base Camp (2 hours drive and 8 miles trek)

   Trek to Kedar Dome Peak, the highest peak in the Gangotri group of mountains. Enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Afternoon, trek back to Kedarnath Base Camp for the night.

Recommendations

Consider visiting Trijugi Narayan temple, Gaurikund hot springs and Gauri Devi temple. Plan for a day trip to Auli for skiing and snowboarding.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kedarnath Temple (3 hours, Free)
• Vasuki Tal Lake (10 hours, Free)
• Sonprayag (10 hours, INR 1500)
• Madmaheshwar Temple (10 hours, Free)
• Chandrashila (12 hours, INR 1000)
• Deoria Tal Lake (8 hours, Free)
• Kedar Dome Peak (12 hours, Free)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 2500