Overview
Travelling is all about pilgrim, places and people and if you are an eager traveler with a holistic mind, going on a holy yatra will be one of the most pious things to do in one's lifetime. God is everywhere around you but at times it is very important for a human being to cover distances and follow his footprints. It is very significant for an individual to plan a pilgrimage to numerous shrines as it instills the very person with peace, purity and the real purpose of living life.
Yatras are the best to avail as they play a very significant role in your well being. Travelling miles for the purpose of prayers is the purest thing a person can do in one's life. Panch Kedar Yatra is one such yatra that you should not miss to avail. We at Himalayan Moments offer the avid travelers and the eager pilgrims with this yatra which takes them on a tour to the five Kedar valleys that lie between the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers. It is a Yatra which will free you off all the worldly shackles and will instill in you the very essence of purity.
The legend states that sage Vyas Rishi advised the Pandavas that since they were culpable of slaying their own relatives during the Mahabharata war, their act could be pardoned only by Lord Shiva. Consequently, the Pandavas went in search of Shiva who was avoiding them since he was convinced of the guilt of Pandavas. In order to keep away from them, Shiva took the form of a bull and went into hiding in an underground safe haven at Guptakashi, where Pandavas chased him. But later Shiva’s body in the form of bull’s body parts rematerialized at five different locations that represent the "Panch Kedar" where Pandavas built temples of Lord Shiva at each location, to worship and venerate, seeking his pardon and blessings. Each one is identified with a part of his body
12 Days / 11 Nights
6-15 persons
Short Itinerary
Day 01: Rishikesh to Guptkashi(196 kms/7hrs)
Day 02: Guptkasi /Rampur - Gaurikund(30 kms Drive and 19kms Trek) –Kedarnath
Day 03: Kedarnath / Guptkashi (30kms by road & 19kms Trek one way) Height: 3384 MTS.
Day 04: Guptkasi- Ransi (2hours drive) - Gaundhar (6kms Trek)
Day 05: Gaundhar - Madhmaheshwar (3289 mts/10788 ft)
Day 06: Madhmaheshwar – Ransi 18kms Trek – Drive Chopta
Day 07: Chopta – Tungnath (3650Mtr) -Sagar (7.5kms)
Day 08: Sagar – Panar Bugyal (12kms Trek)
Day 09: Pannar to Rudranath (7ksm Trek)
Day 10 : Rudranath to Sagar (18ksm Trek)
Day 11: Sagar to- Urgam - Kalpeswar (3 hours drive Trek 250mts trek)
Day 12: Kalpeswar - Urgam - Rishikesh (250 kms/8 hrs)
Itinerary
Day 01: Rishikesh to Guptkashi(196 kms/7hrs)
Morning start drive to Guptkasi via Devprayag, Rudraprayag, On arrival check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. (Stay: Guest House + Dinner)
Day 02: Guptkasi /Rampur - Gaurikund(30 kms Drive and 19kms Trek) –Kedarnath
Morning after breakfast, drive for Sonprayag for trekking of kedarnath. (You have to leave hotel too early in the morning) Enjoy Kedanrath Darshan. Overnight stay at Kedarnath. Kedarnath Stay: Dormitory Guest House + Breakfast + Dinner
Day 03: Kedarnath / Guptkashi (30kms by road & 19kms Trek one way) Height: 3384 MTS
Morning after Pooja & breakfast & trek back gaurikund and drive to guptkasi. Overnight stay at Gup takashi. (Stay: Guest House + Breakfast + Dinner) By Trek: You have to come by trek tilgaurikund then take local jeep for Sonprayag where you Driver will wait. There is big parking issue so driver will back other palace if his contact no. in not work ing then you have to arrange other taxi or wait for your driver & send the massage any other driver.
Day 04: Guptkasi- Ransi (2hours drive) - Gaundhar (6kms Trek)
In the morning drive from Guptkasi to Ransi and start trek (6kms) Ransi to Gaundhar. Overnight Stay in Gaundhar. (Stay: Guest House + Breakfast +Lunch+ Dinner)
Day 05: Gaundhar - Madhmaheshwar (3289 mts/10788 ft)
Morning after an early breakfast start trek (12kms one side) up to Madhya
Maheshwar (the forth Lord Shiva temple of PanchKedar). Overnight stay in
Madmaheshwar
(Stay: Guest House + Breakfast +Lunch+ Dinner)
It is believed that the navel mid part of the body reappeared at this shrine
after disappearing at Ke darnath. On arrival set camp here. Here you see the
magnificent view of Chaukhamba, Kedarnath and the Neelkanth peaks
Day 06: Madhmaheshwar – Ransi 18kms Trek – Drive Chopta
After an early breakfast start trek Ransi 18kms, Arrive Rashi drive to Chopta (60kms). Dinner and over night stay. (Stay: Guest House/Camp + Breakfast +Lunch+ Dinner)
Day 07: Chopta – Tungnath (3650Mtr) -Sagar (7.5kms)
Morning after breakfast start trek to Tungnath (the third Kedar) with packed lunch. Tungnath is situated at the height of 3650 mts from the sea level.( highest shivatample in world). the trek is 3.5 kms upward. Enroute you will find lush green meadows and you can see the entire range of snow clapped Himalayan range. Upon arrival at Tungnath Temple and visit the temple. After relax one can trek down to chopta. 1 hour drive to Sagar, Dinner and overnight stay in Sagar. (Stay: Guest House + Breakfast +Lunch+ Dinner)
Day 08: Sagar – Panar Bugyal (12kms Trek)
Morning after breakfast start trek to Pannar Bugyal, The place provides a panoramic view of the Hima layas and the surrounding areas. Up on arrival explore area Dinner & Overnight stay in basic Shepherd Huts. (Stay: Shepherd Huts/Camp + Breakfast +Lunch+ Dinner)
Day 09: Pannar to Rudranath (7ksm Trek)
After Breakfast trek start to Rudranath Ji approx.. 7kms. Arrive to Rudranath
and overnight stay.
(Stay: Guest House/ Camp + Breakfast +Lunch+ Dinner)
Another form of lord Shiva. In this temple the face of the Shiva is worshiped.
From here we can see a splendid view of HathiParvat, Nanda Devi, Nanda Ghunti,
Trishuli and other group of peaks. You can also visit the Suryakund, Chandra
kund, Tarakund which is located nearby the temple
Day 10 : Rudranath to Sagar (18ksm Trek)
After Breakfast trek down to Sagar 18kms. Arrive to sagar stay in guest house Dinner and overnight stay. (Stay: Guest House + Breakfast +Lunch+ Dinner)
Day 11: Sagar to- Urgam - Kalpeswar (3 hours drive Trek 250mts trek)
In the morning after breakfast drive to reach Urgam. From her we will start our trek up to Urgam Village. We will cross Alaknanda River via Road Bridge.Pass through the dense forest, murmuring water falls along with KalpGanga. Urgam Valley is famous for its apple orchard, terraced fields and potatoes. Dinner and overnight stay. (Stay: Guest House + Dinner)
Day 12 : Kalpeswar - Urgam - Rishikesh (250 kms/8 hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh via Devprayag (Confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi, from here the Holy River Ganges starts). Upon arrival at Rishikesh, tour end.
Inclusion
Hotel/Guest House/Home Stay/Camp accommodation as per tour itinerary.
APAI Plan (Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast)
Trekking Guide
Trek Entry Fee
Trekking Permits.
First aid medical kits and oxygen cylinder.
Fully escorted trek with license holder local trekking guide.
All land transfer as per above on the given Itinerary
Transport cost may vary depending upon the number of persons or group size.
Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel/camp/guest house availability,
Mentioned prices may vary depending number of person
Minimum 8 Person required to confirm the booking.
Exclusion
5% GST Extra
Any portage at hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature
Costs and expenses for medical treatment in case of evacuation or in case of any medical condition or emergency or otherwise for any reason.
Room service, Telephone calls and Laundry
Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle
Travel Insurance or any other kind of insurance (Trekkers are advised to obtain applicable insurance on their own).
Activities like Porter, pony, horse, Cable Car, Helicopter Services or wherever applicable.
Anything not specifically mentioned under the head Price Include
Hire charges for mules if hired by trekkers for personal luggage or personal ride.
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