Kedarnath Temple is a Hindu temple (shrine) dedicated to Shiva. Located on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini River, Kedarnath is located in the state of Uttarakhand, India.
Due to extreme weather conditions, the temple is open to the general public only between the months of April (Akshaya Tritiya) and November (Kartik Purnima, the autumn full moon).
During the winters, the vigraha (deity) from Kedarnath temple is carried down to Ukhimath and where the deity is worshiped for the next six months. Kedarnath is seen as a homogenous form of Shiva, the ‘Lord of Kedarkhand’, the historical name of the region.
The temple is not directly accessible by road and has to be reached by a 22 kilometers (14 mi) uphill trek from Gaurikund. Pony and manchan service is available to reach the structure.
According to Hindu legends, the temple was initially built by Pandavas, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest Hindu shrines of Shiva. Pandavas were supposed to have pleased Shiva by doing penance in Kedarnath. The temple is one of the four major sites in India’s Chota Char Dham pilgrimage of Northern Himalayas. This temple is the highest among the 12 Jyotirlingas.
TRIP DURATION:
- Delhi To Delhi :- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Pick Up Points :- Haridwar
ITINERARY
DAY 1: DEPART FROM HARIDWAR / SONPRAYAG /GUPTKASHI
Meet our trip leader in Haridwar and depart in Morning for Sonprayag /Guptkashi via Rishikesh (Reporting time: Will be shared By the Coordinator)
**REACH SONPRAYAG | GUPTKASHI | LEISURE DAY**
On the route to Sonprayag / Guptkashi, we will cross the picturesque Devprayag, Srinagar and Rudrapyarag and also get a chance to witness the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi River first and then the confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini River.
Reach Sonprayag /Guptkashi and check-in to your hotel / Guest House / Home Stay/Dome, overnight stay.
DAY 2: TREK TO KEDARNATH | TREK DISTANCE: 21 KM |
MAX ALTITUDE: 11,755 FT
Wake up In the Morning, Have breakfast and depart for Sonprayag, from where we will take government cabs to reach Gaurikund. The Trek starts from Gaurikund, 21 Kms one way to reach Kedarnath Temple.
During the trek we can see numerous beautiful waterfalls; also there are many resting points where you can get a chance to get a gulp of Burannsh juice which also helps in tackling lack of oxygen problem faced by people at height. Once Reach Kedarnath, take darshan in temple. Dinner and overnight stay in Kedarnath (Guest House / Home Stay / Camps).
DAY 3: TREK DOWN | REACH BACK TO GUPTKASHI
In morning, go for DARSHAN at Kedarnath Shrine.
The Kedarnath Shrine, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against true backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedarnath ranges. Take a moment to breathe in the spiritual aura of this place and witness the scenic beauty of Garhwal Himalayan range surrounding the temple which will give a feeling that it is indeed Shiva’s adobe.
After Darshan, trek down to Gaurikund. Reach Sonprayag / Guptkashi, have dinner and overnight stay (Hotel / Guest House / Home Stay /Dome)…
DAY 4: DEPARTURE | TOWARDS | HARIDWAR
After breakfast, will board the Cab / Traveller and depart towards Haridwar.
It has been a tiring trip. Just relax for a while and admire the nature.
It’s the last day of the trip; it’s the time to say good bye to everyone.
Your trips ends here, don’t forget to share your experience, memories with us @elitetravellers.
INCLUSIONS
- Complete journey from Haridwar in a Deluxe Tempo Traveler / SUV / Car
- 2 Nights stay in Sonprayg / Guptkashi (Quad Sharing Basis )
- 1 Night in Kedarnath ( Multiple Sharing Basis )
- 2 Breakfast & 2 Dinner during the Stay in Guptkashi
- All Local Sightseeing as per the Itinerary.
- Assistance of Team Captain throughout the trip.
- 24×7 customer support
EXCLUSION
- Meals which are not mentioned in inclusions.
- Any personal Expenses like Laundry, Telephone Bills and Tips, travel insurance, medical insurance, liquors, mineral water, telephone charges etc.
- Any Expenses arising any natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks, Route changes etc. (To be borne by the client directly on the spot)
- Any other items which are not specified under cost inclusions.
- Porter Charges, Pony/Dolly Charges to reach Kedarnath Temple.
- All Applicable taxes.
- Food and drinks during the travel not included in the itinerary.
- Anything extra will cost extra
- Anything not mentioned under ‘Package Inclusions’.
- Kedranath Yatra slip.
- Porter, pony, horse, cable car, boat, train tickets, air tickets charges.
- Any kind of entry fees anywhere if not mentioned in inclusions.
- All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals.
Trip COST: (Per Person)
**HARIDWAR TO HARIDWAR **
On Sharing Basis – INR 9,499 /- + (5% GST)
Cancellation Policy:
NON – TRANSFERABLE AND NON – REFUNDABLE
IF ORGANISERS IS FORCED TO CHANGE OR CANCEL A TRIP AFTER IT HAS STARTED BECAUSE OF EVENTS AND SITUATIONS OUTSIDE ITS CONTROL – “FORCE MAJEURE” – NO COMPENSATION WILL BE PAID
No Refunds applicable on cancellation before the commencement of the journey.
If the trip is cancelled due to natural calamities in that case, no refund shall be
provided, but you can complete your trip in the batches after june.
In case of any natural calamity like landslide, heavy rainfall or by any means if the travelers get stuck for extra days anywhere apart from the accommodations and travel schedule mentioned in the above itinerary, the travelers will have to bear their extra expenses.
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NOTE
PLEASE VISIT AND ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF MOTHER NATURE BUT THEN ALSO KEEP GOOD TO NATURE AND AVOID THROWING TRASH OR ANY KIND OF GARBAGE EVEN IF YOU ALREADY SEE TRASH, CARRY IT, IF NOT AT LEAST DO YOUR PART BY NOT THROWING YOUR GARBAGE.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
ALL LOCAL LAWS APPLIES TO THE TOUR PARTICIPANTS, ADHERENCE TO SAME IS IMPLIED. PARTICIPANTS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE PERSONAL INSURANCE COVER BEFORE THE TOUR. PARTICIPANTS SHALL NOT HOLD RESPONSIBLE ANY OF OUR STAFF WHOLLY OR PARTIALLY FOR ANY INJURY, ACCIDENT, ILLNESS AND SUCH OTHER UNFORESEEN EVENTUALITIES DURING THE TOUR.