Panch Kedar and Kinnaur Kailash Pilgrimage from Kanpur Itinerary

Day 1: Departure to Uttarakhand

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh to Haridwar, Uttarakhand on July 11, 2025

6:00am

Start journey from Kanpur

Begin the drive or train journey to Haridwar to get closer to the Kedarnath base, as Haridwar is a well-connected, spiritual city serving as a gateway to the Himalayas.
INR 1500, 10h0m

5:00pm

Evening Ganga Aarti, Haridwar

Experience the famous Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, a soulful spiritual event at the banks of river Ganges.
Free, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Hoshiyar Puri, Haridwar

Enjoy authentic North Indian dinner with wholesome vegetarian thali, praised for its local flavors and excellent ambiance.
INR 500, 1h0m
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Day 2: Travel to Kedarnath

Haridwar to Kedarnath, Uttarakhand on July 12, 2025

6:00am

Early morning drive to Gaurikund

Drive approximately 220km to Gaurikund – the base for the Kedarnath trek, passing through scenic mountain roads.
INR 2000, 8h0m

2:00pm

Trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath

A 16 km trek through high-altitude trails leading to the Kedarnath temple, one of the Panch Kedar, offering breathtaking Himalayan views.
Free, 6h0m

8:00pm

Overnight stay near Kedarnath temple

Rest at guesthouses or dharmsalas near the temple to acclimatize and prepare for early morning darshan.
INR 1000, Overnight
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Day 3: Panch Kedar temples

Kedarnath and other Panch Kedar locations, Uttarakhand on July 13, 2025

5:00am

Morning darshan at Kedarnath Temple

Witness the sunrise and have a spiritual darshan at Kedarnath, the northernmost and most famous of the Panch Kedar temples.
Free, 2h0m

7:00am

Return trek to Gaurikund

Descend back to Gaurikund after darshan to continue Panch Kedar pilgrimage.
Free, 5h0m

1:00pm

Drive to Chopta (Tungnath base)

A drive towards Chopta area known as the gateway to the Tungnath temple and beautiful alpine meadows.
INR 2000, 6h0m

7:00pm

Dinner and overnight stay at Chopta

Enjoy local Kumaoni cuisine and rest before next day’s trek.
INR 800, Overnight
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Day 4: Tungnath and Rudranath Visit

Chopta and Rudranath, Uttarakhand on July 14, 2025

6:00am

Trek to Tungnath

Trek approximately 3.5 km to Tungnath temple, the highest Shiva temple and part of Panch Kedar, open from 5AM to 4PM.
Free, 3h0m

11:00am

Drive and trek towards Rudranath

Drive towards Gopeshwar and trek 5 km to Rudranath temple nestled in Garhwal Himalayas, revered and serene.
Free, 4h0m

5:00pm

Drive to Ukhimath

Stay overnight in Ukhimath, which serves as Winter seat of Kedarnath temple deity.
INR 800, Overnight
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Day 5: Madhyamaheshwar & Kalpeshwar

Ukhimath and further towards Kalpeshwar, Uttarakhand on July 15, 2025

6:00am

Travel to Madhyamaheshwar

Drive about 2 hours to the sacred temple of Madhyamaheshwar set amid beautiful snow peaks, part of Panch Kedar.
Free, 2h0m

10:00am

Proceed to Kalpeshwar

Drive 70 km approximately followed by 3 km trek to Kalpeshwar temple, the only Panch Kedar temple accessible by motorable road followed by short trek.
Free, 6h0m

5:00pm

Drive from Kalpeshwar to Shimla

Long drive towards Shimla – gateway to Kinnaur region, overnight stay in Shimla.
INR 3000, 7h0m
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Day 6: Shimla to Kinnaur Kailash

Shimla to Kinnaur Kailash, Himachal Pradesh on July 16, 2025

7:00am

Drive Shimla to Reckong Peo

Drive about 8-9 hours via NH205 towards Reckong Peo, the district headquarters of Kinnaur offering views of Kailash Peak.
INR 3500, 9h0m

6:00pm

Rest and explore Reckong Peo

Relax in Reckong Peo with evening walks and local Himachali cuisine at restaurants like Club Reckong Peo.
INR 600, 1.5h
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Day 7: Kinnaur Kailash trek

Kinnaur Kailash base and surrounding areas on July 17, 2025

6:00am

Kinnaur Kailash Trek

Begin the trek to the Kinnaur Kailash peak and temple, a sacred pilgrimage with stunning views, approx 8-10 km trek.
Free, 6h0m

1:00pm

Visit Kailash Idol and surrounding glacial views

Explore the famous huge monolithic Shiva statue and panoramic views of the Himalayas.
Free, 2h0m

4:00pm

Return trek to base camp

Descend carefully back to Reckong Peo or base camp, resting after a spiritually rewarding day.
Free, 4h0m
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Day 8: Return via Shimla

Reckong Peo to Shimla then onward Kanpur on July 18, 2025

7:00am

Drive back to Shimla

Begin return journey to Shimla for an overnight stay and rest after the trek.
INR 3500, 9h0m

7:00pm

Dinner in Shimla at Himachali Rasoi

Enjoy traditional Himachali dinner, sampling local delicacies in cozy ambiance.
INR 600, 1h0m
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Day 9: Return to Kanpur

Shimla to Kanpur on July 19, 2025

6:00am

Travel back from Shimla to Kanpur

Embark on a long journey back to Kanpur, marking the end of this spiritual and scenic Himalayan pilgrimage.
INR 3000, 14h0m
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