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7-Day Foodie Itinerary for Kedarnath in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Kedarnath Temple
    10 minutes (2.5 km) from Kedarnath Helipad

    Start your first day with a visit to the famous Kedarnath Temple, one of the holiest pilgrimage sites of Lord Shiva. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and the scenic beauty of the surrounding Himalayan Mountains.

  2. Day 2: Chopta
    1 hour 45 minutes (45.6 km) from Kedarnath Temple

    Experience the beauty of the hill station of Chopta. Start with a delicious breakfast at any of the local cafes and head to the Tungnath temple, located at the highest altitude of Panch Kedar. In the evening, enjoy a bonfire with some authentic Garhwal cuisine.

  3. Day 3: Guptkashi
    1 hour 15 minutes (34 km) from Chopta

    Start your morning with a hot cup of tea and a plate of piping hot aloo paratha at any of the local dhabas. Afterward, head to the ancient Vishwanath Temple, located on the banks of the river Mandakini. End the day with a delicious dinner of Garhwali delicacies.

  4. Day 4: Triyuginarayan Temple
    1 hour 12 minutes (25 km) from Guptkashi

    Start your day with a visit to Triyuginarayan Temple, a place where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati got married according to Hindu mythology. Enjoy a hot cup of tea and some local snacks from the stalls outside the temple. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Garhwali dinner at any of the local restaurants.

  5. Day 5: Sonprayag
    1 hour 25 minutes (30 km) from Triyuginarayan Temple

    Start your day with a delicious breakfast of Kachori and Jalebi. Head to Sonprayag, a scenic location where the Mandakini and Basuki rivers meet. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon by the river and end the day with some mouth-watering street food.

  6. Day 6: Gaurikund
    30 minutes (5 km) from Sonprayag

    Start your day with a hot cup of tea and some delicious pakoras at any of the local cafes. Head to Gaurikund, the base camp for the Kedarnath trek. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the mountains and the hot water springs. In the evening, enjoy a meal of authentic Garhwali cuisine.

  7. Day 7: Vasuki Tal
    4 hours (8 km trek) from Gaurikund

    Start your day with an early breakfast of eggs and toast at any of the local cafes. Start the trek to the pristine Vasuki Tal lake, located at an altitude of 14,200 feet. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Himalayas and the tranquility of the lake. End the day with a hearty meal of Garhwali food at any of the local restaurants.

Recommendations

You can also consider visiting the nearby towns of Rudraprayag and Ukhimath, both of which have beautiful temples and offer scenic views. You can also take a side trip to the stunning Deoria Tal lake or the hot water springs of Gaurikund. To maximize your fun, you can try out adventure activities like river rafting and bungee jumping. You can also indulge in some shopping at the local markets for souvenirs and handicrafts.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Chopta (1 day, INR 1500)
  • Guptkashi (1 day, INR 1200)
  • Triyuginarayan Temple (1 day, INR 1000)
  • Sonprayag (1 day, INR 800)
  • Gaurikund (1 day, INR 1200)
  • Vasuki Tal (1 day, INR 2000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 8700
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