| Panch Kedar Trek |
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| (Rishikesh-Kedarnath-Madmaheshwar-Tungnath-Rudranath-Kalpeshwar-Rishikesh ) |
| Grade : High Altitude Mild Trek |
| Season : Apr-Nov |
| Duration : 15 Days |
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| The Panch Kedar trek includes all the five shrines associated with the legend. All of them are situated at the head of Mandakini River, The Linga is a natural rock that resembles the rump of a bull. Madmaheshwar, situated at the base of Chaukhamba Peak is at an altitude of 3500m. here the Linga is worshiped in the form of a nave. Tungnath , where the arm of shiva appeared is the highest temple in Garhwal and is situated at an altitude of 3810m. 500 meters above the temple of Tungnath 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 worshiped in his matted hair form. |
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| Accessibility : Air-Nearest Airport is Jolly Grant 18 Kms. Rail-Nearest Rail head is Rishikesh. 24 km is Haridwar and 45km Dehradun Road-Well connected by motorable road, from Haridwar, Dehradun 45 km and New Delhi 225 km |
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| Day 1 : Rishikesh |
All the participants are requested to assemble at GMVN - iourist 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, Laxman Jhoola, 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 spring, Visit Triyuginarayan. |
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| Day 3 : Kedarnath |
| 15 kms trek to Kedamath Hot lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at TRH I 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 : Bharionath temple,Shankaracharya Samadhi and Gandhi Sarover. |
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| Day 4 : Guptkashi |
| 15 kms trek to Gaurikund with packed lunch. Then drive 40 kms to Guptkashi. Dinner and overnight at TRH/camp. |
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| Altitude : 1319 |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
| Accommodation : FAM, DORM, HUT |
| Description : Guptkashi which is an important place on the route to Sri Kedarnath and Madmeshwar, is richly rewarding area of colour, of imaginary scenary and incredible landscape, Chaukhamba and other mountain peaks so near and yet so far,Lord Shiva dip inside the ground at Guptkashi. |
| Local Sites : Visit Kalimath temple and Lord Shiva temple. |
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| Day 5 : Gaundhar |
| Trek to Gaundhar 17kms with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight In camp. |
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| Altitude : -3073 |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
| Accommodation : -Camping/ Village / Local Hotels |
| Description : -It's a small village. Meal and accomodation is availaible in local tea shops and Hotels. It’s a furthur 10 km steep climb for Madhmaheshwar from this place |
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| Day 6 : Madhmaheshwar |
| 10 kms trek to Madhmaheshwar (3289 mts) with packed lunch Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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| Altitude : -3289 |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
| Accommodation : -Camping / Dharamshala |
| Description : -The legend about this place is that Lord Shiva unvilling to give darshan to Pandavas, who had killed their own kinsmen, the Kauravas, sank into the earth at Kedarnath and his navel reappeared at Madhmaheshwar. |
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| Day 7 : Gaundhar |
| Retum trek to Gaundhar 10 kms with packed lunch. Dinner and over night in camp. |
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| Altitude : -3073 |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
| Accommodation : -Camping/ Village / Local Hotels |
| Description : -It's a small village. Meal and accomodation is availaible in local tea shops and Hotels. It’s a furthur 10 km steep climb for Madhmaheshwar from this palace |
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| Day 8 : Ukhimath |
| Trek to Jagasu 12kms Then drive to Ukhimath 16 kms with packed lunch Dinner and overnight in TRH. |
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| Altitude : -1311 |
| Temp : Max 10oC Min 3oC |
| Accommodation : DLX, EXE, DORM, HUT |
| Description : -In Ukhimath there are temples that are dedicated to Usha, Shiva, Parvati, Anirudha and Mandhata. Legend has it that Usha, the daughter of Vanashu, who had his fortress in Shonilpur near Guptkashi lived in the palace near here. Hence the name Ukhimath was derived from her name. During the winter months the Rawal and the Pujaris of Shri Kedarnath move here and worship Lord Shiva in this town. |
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| Day 9 : Chopta |
35 kms drive to Chopta Further 4 kms trek to Tungnath with packed lunch. In the afternoon, return trek to Chopta. Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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| Altitude : -3000 |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
| Accommodation : -Camping / Local Hotels |
| Description : -From Chopta one can view the majestic peak of Himalays, breathlaking in their beauty against the clear the blue skies. The open grassland near Chopta are excellent places for camping |
| Local Sites : -Chopta is the base for an exhausting but exhilarating 4 kms trek to the famous temple of Tungnath. |
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| Day 10 : Panargupha |
| 30 kms drive to Sagar Further 10 kms trek to Panargupha Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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| Altitude : -2286 |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
| Accommodation : -Camping |
| Description : -It's a diversion place for Rudranath and to Kalpeshwar Mahadev. It’s a small camping place |
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| Day 11 : Rudranath |
| 12 Kms trek to Rudranath with packed lunch Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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| Altitude : -2286 |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
| Accommodation : -Camping / Dhramshala |
| Description : -The temple is set amidst thick forest and Lord Shiva is worshipped here as Neelkhant Mahadev. The Meadows are fragrant with flowers and herbs. The face of Shiva is also is worshipped here. |
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| Day 12 : Dumuk |
| 18 kms trek to Dumuk with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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| Altitude : -2134 |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
| Accommodation : -Camping |
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| Day 13 : Urgam |
| 14 kms trek to Urgam & Kalpeshwar Mahadev with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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| Altitude : -2134 |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
| Accommodation : -Camping / Village |
| Description : -Urgam is pictursque valley with terraced fields, rich red orchards and lush green forests. Its gentle folks are warm and friendly. |
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| Day 14 : Karanprayag |
| 9 kms rek to Helang. Further 70 kms drive to Karanprayag Hot lunch enroute Dinner and overnight in TRH. |
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| Altitude : 795 |
| Temp : Max 27oC Min 9oC |
| Accommodation : DLX, EXE, ORD, FAM, DORM |
| Description : It is the confluence point of two holy rivers (Alaknanda and Pindar).It is said that Karna of Mahabharta meditated here quite a long time and aquired the impregnable sheild which made him a formidable enemy in the battlefeilds. |
Local Sites : Lord Karna's temple, Uma devi temple and the confluence point. |
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| Day 15 : Rishikesh |
| 173 kms drive to Rishikesh Hot lunch enroute. Arrival Rishikesh. Tour concludes. |
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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, Laxman Jhoola, Bharat Mandir, Neelkanth Mahadev |
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