5-Day Spiritual Trek from Rishikesh to Kedarnath and Badrinath via Guptkashi, India

Day 1: Travel Evening to Rishikesh

Moradabad to Rishikesh, India on June 20, 2025

6:00pm

Depart Moradabad for Rishikesh

Leave Moradabad by road or train in the evening to reach Rishikesh for an early start next day. Opt for a comfortable overnight journey.
INR500, 5h0m

11:00pm

Arrive and Check-in at Rishikesh

Check in to a guesthouse or hotel near Laxman Jhula for convenience.
INR800, Rest
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Day 2: Rishikesh to Guptkashi

Rishikesh to Guptkashi, India on June 21, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast near Laxman Jhula

Enjoy a traditional North Indian breakfast such as aloo paratha or idli at a local café.
INR150, 1h0m

8:00am

Drive from Rishikesh to Guptkashi

Travel around 210 km to Guptkashi by taxi or bus, passing picturesque hills and rivers.
INR1600, 7h0m

3:00pm

Check-in and Rest

Settle into accommodation in Guptkashi and rest for the next day's trek.
INR1000, 2h0m

7:00pm

Dinner in Guptkashi

Enjoy a simple vegetarian dinner with local flavors at your guesthouse or nearby dhaba.
INR300, 1h0m
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Day 3: Trek to Kedarnath via Triyogi Narayan Temple

Guptkashi to Gaurikund to Kedarnath, India on June 22, 2025

6:00am

Breakfast at Guptkashi

Eat a nourishing breakfast to prepare for the day's trek.
INR150, 1h0m

7:00am

Drive to Gaurikund

Travel 30 km to Gaurikund, the base for the Kedarnath trek.
INR300, 1.5h0m

9:00am

Start Trek via Triyogi Narayan Temple

Begin the 16 km trek to Kedarnath, stopping to visit the spiritually significant Triyogi Narayan Temple en route.
Free, 8h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at Sonprayag

Take a break for lunch at Sonprayag, enjoying available local snacks.
INR200, 1h0m

5:00pm

Arrive and Check-in Kedarnath

Check into a guesthouse near the Kedarnath Temple for overnight stay.
INR800, 1h0m

6:30pm

Dinner and Rest

Have a comforting dinner at the guesthouse to recover from the trek.
INR300, 1h0m
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Day 4: Kedarnath Visit & Descent to Gaurikund

Kedarnath and trek back to Gaurikund, India on June 23, 2025

5:00am

Morning Darshan at Kedarnath Temple

Attend early morning prayers and darshan at Kedarnath Temple during opening hours from 5am to 9pm.
Free, 2h0m

7:30am

Breakfast Near Temple

Light breakfast at local eatery to prepare for descent.
INR150, 1h0m

9:00am

Trek Down to Gaurikund

Descend the 16 km trail back to Gaurikund, allowing for rest stops and enjoying the natural beauty.
Free, 6h0m

3:30pm

Lunch at Gaurikund

Have a satisfying meal at roadside dhabas featuring regional dishes.
INR200, 1h0m

4:30pm

Drive to Badrinath

Begin the 220 km drive to Badrinath, enjoying mountain vistas on this approximately 8-hour journey.
INR1800, 8h0m

12:30am

Arrive and Check-in Badrinath

Rest upon arrival in Badrinath after late-night check-in.
INR500, Rest
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Day 5: Badrinath Pilgrimage & Sightseeing

Badrinath, India on June 24, 2025

5:30am

Darshan at Badrinath Temple

Visit the Badrinath Temple early in the morning for darshan, open from 4:30am to 8pm.
Free, 2h0m

8:00am

Breakfast in Badrinath

Enjoy a nourishing breakfast with local dishes.
INR150, 1h0m

9:00am

Visit Tapt Kund and Mana Village

Explore the sacred hot springs of Tapt Kund and visit Mana village, rich in culture and known as the last Indian village on the border with Tibet.
Free, 3h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at Badrinath

Taste local cuisine including rajma and steamed rice at a roadside eatery.
INR300, 1h0m

1:30pm

Prepare for Departure

Organize your belongings for onward travel or return journey after completing the pilgrimage.
Variable, Varies
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