| Kedarnath Vasukital Trek |
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| (Rishikesh-Gaurikund-Kedarnath-Vasukital-Gaurikund-Rishikesh ) |
| Grade : Soft Trek |
| Season : Summer Season |
| Duration : 6 Days |
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| Kedarnath is at an altitude of 3584m. A magnificent temple was built by the Pandavas at the base of Kedarnath peak’s southeastern face. Now, millions of pilgrims come to offer their prayers to Lord Shiva. The trek starts from Gaurikund, where there is a hot water Sulphur Spring. While approaching Kedarnath, one passes through forests and comes across some beautiful Waterfalls. Kedarnath to Vasukital is a continuous ascent, and a great trek. The view of Chaukhamba peaks and Mandakini Valley is wonderful from here Vasukital Lake is about 1/2 kms in radius has crystal clear water and will possibly take you into an immediate transe. |
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| Day 1 : Rishikesh |
| All the participants are requested to assemble at GMVN Tourist Rest House, Muni - Ki - Reti, Rishikesh. Dinner and overnight at TRH, Muni-Ki-Reti, Rishikesh. |
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| Altitude : 356 |
| Temp : Max 41oC Min 35oC |
| Accommodation : AC, DLX, EXE, DORM |
| Description : Rishikesh is the base for Chardham Yatra and gateway of Garhwal Himalayas, Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers. |
Local Sites : Triveni Ghat, Laksman Joola, Bharat Mandir, Neelkanth Mahadev |
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| Day 2 : Gaurikund |
Drive to Gaurikund 209 kms with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight at TRH, Gaurikund. |
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| Altitude : 1982 |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
| Accommodation : EXE, DORM |
| Description : As per religious texts Goddess Parvati meditated here for a
considerable time to win a consort in Lord Shiva,Gauri is another name of Parvati. Also a famous temple of Gauri is at Gaurikund. |
| Local Sites : Hot Bath at Sulphuric string, Visit Triyuginarayan. |
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| Day 3 : Kedarnath |
| 15 kms trek to Kedarnath with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight at TRH/Camp. |
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| Altitude : 3584 |
| Temp : Max 17.9oC Min 5.9oC |
| Accommodation : EXE, ORD, DORM |
| Description : The temple is magnificiant in its style and architecture and to construct such a temple at this height over one thousand years ago must have been quite a feat. It is the abode of Lord Shiva and one of the famous Jyotirlinga. |
| Local Sites : Bharinath temple,Shankaracharya Samadhi and Gandhi Sarover. |
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| Day 4 : Vasukital |
| 8 kms trek to Vasukital with packed lunch.In the afternoon, trek back to Kedarnath. Dinner and overnight at TRH/Camp. |
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| Altitude : 3584 |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
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| Day 5 : Gaurikund |
| 15 Kms trek to Gaurikund with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight at TRH/Camp. |
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| Altitude : 1982 |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
| Accommodation : EXE, DORM |
| Description : As per religious texts Goddess Parvati meditated here for a considerable time to win a consort in Lord Shiva,Gauri is another name of Parvati. Also a famous temple of Gauri is at Gaurikund. |
| Local Sites : Hot Bath at Sulphuric string, Visit Triyuginarayan. |
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| Day 6 : Rishikesh |
| All the participants are requested to assemble at GMVN Tourist Rest House, Muni - Ki - Reti, Rishikesh. Dinner and overnight at TRH, Muni-Ki-Reti, Rishikesh. |
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| Altitude : 356 |
| Temp : Max 41oC Min 35oC |
| Accommodation : AC, DLX, EXE, DORM |
| Description : Rishikesh is the base for Chardham Yatra and gateway of Garhwal Himalayas, Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers. |
| Local Sites : Triveni Ghat, Lakshman Jhoola, Bharat Mandir, Neelkanth Mahadev. |
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