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7-Day Adventure Itinerary for Kedranath in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Kedarnath Temple
    Located in Kedarnath
    Opening time: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    In the morning, visit the Kedarnath Temple which is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. In the afternoon, enjoy a trek to Vasuki Tal which is a high altitude lake. In the evening, attend the evening aarti at the temple.

  2. Day 2: Chandrashila
    Located in Ukhimath
    Opening time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Distance from Kedarnath: 73.3 km (4 hours by car)

    Start early and drive to Ukhimath to trek to Chandrashila which offers a panoramic view of the Himalayas. In the afternoon, return to Ukhimath and visit the Omkareshwar Temple. In the evening, explore the local markets.

  3. Day 3: Guptkashi
    Located in Guptkashi
    Opening time: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Distance from Ukhimath: 42.4 km (1.5 hours by car)

    Drive to Guptkashi to visit the famous Vishwanath Temple and Ardhnareshwar Temple. In the afternoon, trek to Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. In the evening, enjoy a local cultural program.

  4. Day 4: Madmaheshwar
    Located in Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary

    Start early and trek to Madmaheshwar which is a scenic trek through the Himalayas. In the afternoon, visit the Buda Madmaheshwar Temple. In the evening, head back to Guptkashi.

  5. Day 5: Kalimath
    Located in Kalimath
    Opening time: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Distance from Guptkashi: 54.4 km (2 hours by car)

    Drive to Kalimath to visit the ancient Kali Temple and trek to Deoria Tal which is a beautiful high altitude lake. In the afternoon, return to Kalimath and explore the local markets. In the evening, attend the aarti at the Kali Temple.

  6. Day 6: Tungnath
    Located in Chopta
    Opening time: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Distance from Kalimath: 106 km (3.5 hours by car)

    Start early and drive to Chopta to trek to Tungnath which is the highest Shiva temple in the world. In the afternoon, trek to Chandrashila. In the evening, return to Chopta and enjoy the scenic beauty.

  7. Day 7: Departure
    Distance from Chopta: 223 km (7 hours by car)

    It's time to say goodbye to the beautiful town of Kedranath. Drive back to Dehradun or Haridwar to catch a flight or train to your next destination.

Recommendations

Other local attractions you can consider include the Triyuginarayan Temple, Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, and Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi. You can also take a side trip to Auli which is a popular skiing destination. To maximize your fun, make sure to carry appropriate trekking gear and plan your itinerary according to weather conditions. Lastly, do not forget to try the local cuisine which includes dishes like Kachmauli and Kafuli.

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