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Pune to Kedarnath 5-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Mahabaleshwar
    3 hours 19 minutes (120.4 miles) from Pune

    Start your journey early in the morning for Mahabaleshwar, a beautiful hill station famous for its scenic beauty, strawberries and numerous viewpoints. Spend your morning exploring the nature trails and viewpoints such as Arthur's Seat and Elphinstone Point. In the afternoon, head to the Venna Lake for a boat ride and visit Mapro Garden to indulge in some strawberry shakes. In the evening, head to Mahabaleshwar Bazaar for some shopping and local food.

  2. Day 2: Panchgani
    1 hour 12 minutes (19.7 miles) from Mahabaleshwar

    After a relaxed morning in Mahabaleshwar, drive to Panchgani, another scenic hill station known for its strawberry farms and serene atmosphere. Spend your morning visiting the Table Land, a flat mountain plateau and the Parsi Point offering a panoramic view of the surrounding hills. In the afternoon, visit the famous Mapro Garden for some delicious food and strawberry jams. In the evening take a stroll in the Panchgani bazaar and try some local snacks like vada pav.

  3. Day 3: Dehradun
    11 hours 35 minutes (326.7 miles) from Panchgani

    Start your day early and drive to Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand known for its scenic beauty and pleasant climate. Spend your morning exploring the Robbers Cave, a natural cave formation and the Forest Research Institute, a premier institution for forestry research. In the afternoon, visit the Mindrolling Monastery to witness the beautiful Tibetan architecture and try some momos. In the evening, head to the Rajpur Road for some shopping and local food.

  4. Day 4: Guptkashi
    5 hours 35 minutes (139.3 miles) from Dehradun

    Start your day early and drive to Guptkashi, a small town in Uttarakhand known for its proximity to Kedarnath. Spend your morning visiting the Vishwanath Temple, an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the afternoon, visit the Manikarnika Kund, a hot water spring with medicinal properties. In the evening, take a stroll in the Guptkashi bazaar and try some local snacks like kachoris and jalebis.

  5. Day 5: Kedarnath
    3 hours (36.8 miles) from Guptkashi

    Start your day early and drive to Gaurikund, the last motorable point before Kedarnath and then take a 16 km trek to Kedarnath. Kedarnath is a holy town and a popular pilgrimage destination known for the Kedarnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Spend your day exploring the temple, the nearby Bhairavnath Temple and attend evening aarti. In the evening, return to Guptkashi for an overnight stay.

Recommendations

Make sure to carry comfortable trekking shoes and warm clothing as the climate may be unpredictable. It is advisable to check the weather forecast and the opening and closing time of the places before planning your itinerary. You can also consider visiting other nearby places like Rishikesh and Haridwar or indulge in adventure activities like river rafting and bungee jumping. Don't forget to try the local delicacies like aloo ke gutke and bal mithai.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mahabaleshwar (1 day, INR 1000)
  • Panchgani (1 day, INR 800)
  • Dehradun (1 day, INR 1200)
  • Guptkashi (1 day, INR 1000)
  • Kedarnath (1 day, INR 500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 4500
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