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Panch Kedar - Cultural Immersion Itinerary in December 2023

  1. Day 1: Guptkashi
    2 hours 20 minutes (50 miles) from Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

    In the morning, visit ancient Vishwanath Temple in Guptkashi. In the afternoon, explore the scenic beauty of Gandhi Sarovar and Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. In the evening, enjoy hot water springs at Gaurikund.

  2. Day 2: Kedarnath
    1 hour 10 minutes (18 miles) from Guptkashi

    In the morning, trek to Kedarnath Temple, the holiest of the Panch Kedar. In the afternoon, visit Bhairav Temple and Shankaracharya Samadhi. In the evening, witness the Ganga Aarti at Kedarnath Temple.

  3. Day 3: Rudraprayag
    2 hours 45 minutes (79 miles) from Kedarnath

    In the morning, visit the ancient Koteshwar Mahadev Temple. In the afternoon, explore the confluence of River Alaknanda and River Mandakini at Rudraprayag. In the evening, relax in the serenity of Dhari Devi Temple.

  4. Day 4: Tungnath
    1 hour 35 minutes (33 miles) from Rudraprayag

    In the morning, trek to Tungnath Temple, world's highest Shiva Temple. In the afternoon, visit Deoria Tal, a pristine lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains. In the evening, relax at Chopta, the mini Switzerland of India.

  5. Day 5: Madmaheshwar
    4 hours 15 minutes (83 miles) from Tungnath

    In the morning, visit Madmaheshwar Temple, the fourth temple in the Panch Kedar circuit. In the afternoon, trek to Budha Madmaheshwar Temple. In the evening, relax at Kali Kamli Dhara.

  6. Day 6: Kalpeshwar
    3 hours 10 minutes (63 miles) from Madmaheshwar

    In the morning, visit Kalpeshwar Temple, the fifth and final temple in the Panch Kedar circuit. In the afternoon, trek to Urgam Valley, home to beautiful orchids and medicinal plants. In the evening, relax at Helang, the last village in the Panch Kedar circuit.

  7. Day 7: Departure
    4 hours 40 minutes (138 miles) from Kalpeshwar to Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

    Departure from Helang to Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun. On the way, visit Raghunath Temple in Devprayag and Neer Garh Waterfall in Rishikesh.

Recommendations

If you have time, visit Auli Ski Resort and Joshimath. For a side trip, visit Valley of Flowers National Park, Hemkund Sahib or Badrinath Temple. To maximize your fun, try local Garhwali food, go camping and stargazing at night, and experience the local culture of the villages. Finally, don't forget to carry warm clothes and good trekking shoes for the trip.

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