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| Duration : 19 Nights / 20 Days |
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Rishikesh – Guptkashi - Kedarnath – Guptkashi - Madhmaheshwar - Gaundhar - Jagasu - Tungnath – Ukhimath- Ansuya Devi - Rudranath - Ansuya Devi - Rudraprayag - Helang - Kalpeshwar - Helang – Rudraprayag - Rishikesh. |
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The Panch Kedar trek includes all the five shrines associated with the legend. All of them are situated in the Kedar Valley. At Kedarnath, which is situated at the head of Mandakini River, the Linga is a natural rock that resembles at the hump of a bull. Madhmaheshwar, situated at the base of Chaukhamba Peak is at an altitude of 3500m.
Here the Linga is worshipped in the form of a naval. Tungnath, where the arm of Shiva appeared is the highest temple in Garhwal and is situated at an altitude of 3810m; 500m above the temple of Tunganath is Chandrashila.
The panoramic view of the Himalayas is breathtaking from here. Rudranath is where the face of Shiva had appeared. Here, there is a natural rock temple, in which the Shiva Mukha is worshipped. To reach Rudranath, one has to trek through alpine meadows and dense forests, crossing an altitude of more than 4000m. Kalpeshwar is situated in the beautiful valley of Urgam. There is a cave temple here, and Shiva is worshipped in his matted hair form. |
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| Day 1: Rishikesh |
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On arrival transfer to hotel. It’s situated at the confluence of the Chandrabagha and the Ganges, marks the starting point of the holy Char Dham pilgrim route. Muni-Ki-Reti (Literally “Sand of the Sages”), lies upstream from the Trivani Ghat, and is said to be a blessed site since ancient sages meditated at this spot. It has several famous ashrams, including the Shivanand, Purnanand and Shantikunj ashrams, which offer courses in India’s ancient knowledge system. North of Muni-Ki-Reti is two suspension bridges across the Ganges, Ram Jhula or Shivananda Jhula And Lakshman Jhula.
Over night in Rishikesh. |
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Day 2: Rishikesh / Guptakashi 220 km 8 hrs by car |
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Guptkashi has a great importance quite like that of Kashi. The ancient Vishwanath temple, Ardhnareshwar temple and Manikarnik Kund, where the two streams of Ganga and Yamuna are believed to meet, are the main places of attraction in Guptkashi. Guptkashi is situated at an elevation of 1319 mts. The one Stupa is situated in Nala which is quite close to Ukhimath. Some local people call it the grave of Rana Nal.3 km. From Guptkashi, the remains of Ramgarh(in Ronitpur) still seem to echo the love between Lord Krishna’s son Anniruddha and Vanasur’s daughter Usha.
Over night in Guptakashi. |
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| Day 4: Kedarnath /Gaurikund /Guptakashi |
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14 km trek to Gaurikund with packed lunch. Then drive 45 km to Guptkashi. Over night in Guptkashi. |
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| Day 5: Guptkashi / Gaundhar 17 Km Trek |
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Gaundhar- the confluence of Madhmaheshwar Ganga and Markanga Ganga and the last settlement before one reaches Madhmaheshwar.
Over night in Gaundhar in Tent. |
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| Day 6: Gaundhar / Madhmaheshwar 18 km Trek |
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Morning after an early breakfast start trek up to Madhya Maheshwar (the forth Lord Shiva temple of Panch Kedar). It is believed that the navel mid part of the body reappeared at this shrine after disappearing at Kedarnath. On arrival set camp here. Here you see the magnificent view of Chaukhamba, Kedarnath and the Neelkanth peaks. Over night in Madhmaheshwar in Tent. |
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| Day 7: Madhmaheshwar |
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Over night in Madhmaheshwar in Tent. |
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| Day 8: Madhmaheshwar / Gaundhar18 km Trek |
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Over night in Gaundhar in Tent. |
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Day 9: Gaundhar / Jagasu 12 km Trek / Ukhimath 16 km 1hrs by car |
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Over night in Ukhimath. |
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Day 10: Ukhimath / Tungnath / Ukhimath 35 km 1hrs by car |
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AChopta is situated at an altitude of 2900 m from the sea level. The place provides a panoramic view of the Himalayas and the surrounding areas. Up on arrival at Chopta trek to Tungnath (the third Kedar) with packed lunch. Tungnath is situated at the height of 3680 mts from the sea level the highest in India. The trek is three 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 Chandrashila peak 1 km ahead. In the afternoon,Back to chopta & Drive to Ukhimath . |
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Over night in Utterkashi. |
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| Day 11: Ukhimath /Mandal / Ansuya Devi |
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60 km drive to Mandal further 07 km trek to Ansuya Devi 5hrs.
Over night in Ansuya Devi in Tent. |
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| Day 12: Ansuya Devi / Rudranath 14-km trek 8hrs |
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Over night in Rudranath in Tent. |
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| Day 13: Rudranath |
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Over night in Rudranath in Tent. |
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Day 14: Rudranath / Ansuya Devi 14 km trek |
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Over night in Ansuya Devi in Tent. |
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| Day 15: Ansuya Devi / Mandal / Rudraprayag |
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7 km trek to Mandal further 70 km drive to Rudraprayag.
Over night in Rudraprayag. |
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| Day 16: Rudraprayag/ Helang / Kalpeshwar |
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60 km drive to Helang.
Helang to Kalpeshwar 11 km Trek 5hrs. Over night in Kalpeshwar in Tent. |
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| Day 17: Kalpeshwar / Helang / Rudraprayag |
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Kalpeshwar to Helang 11 km trek Drive 60 km to Rudraprayag.
Over night in Rudraprayag. |
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| Day 18: Rudraprayag / Rishikesh170 km 6hrs by car |
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On arrival to Rishikesh transfer to Hotel.
Over night in Rishikesh. |
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| Day 19: Rishikesh/ Haridwar 30 km 1hrs by car. |
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On arrival visit temples of Haridwar After lunch in Haridwar transfer to Shatabdi exp Train at 1800 Hrs to Delhi arrive at 22:45 Hrs.
Over night in Delhi. |
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| Day 20: Delhi / Depart |
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After breakfast Visit Old and New Delhi after lunch free Time for shopping. After farewell dinner transfer to International Air port. |
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