Kedarnath closing ceremony
Hosted by Karnataka Hikes
- Verified Host
- Logout's Trusted
- Traveler's Choice
All About It
Day 1 - Bangalore - Delhi - Rishikesh
Bangalore → Bangalore Excluding - Flight/transit
Pickup & Drop from Kashmiri Gate,Delhi
Service starts From 6th Early Morning to 13th Evening
Our Kedarnath Closing Ceremony – Deepavali Special Journey begins from Kashmiri Gate, Delhi, on 6th November at around 9:00–10:00 AM.
All participants are requested to plan their travel accordingly and reach Delhi before 7:00 AM on 6th November
• 5th November: Late-night flight from Bengaluru to Delhi,
• 6th November: Early-morning flight reaching Delhi before 7:00 AM.
After arriving at Delhi Airport, participants need to travel to Kashmiri Gate, from where our group journey towards Rishikesh will begin.
- Depart from Delhi at 8 am for Rishikesh, an 8+ hour drive.
- Breakfast and lunch stops during the journey
(Self sponsored)
- Arrive at Rishikesh and check-in at the hotel by evening.
- Depart to explore Rishikesh around 5 pm to visit the iconic street food by the Ganges and witness the Ganga Aarti. (Auto or self-sponsored transportation)
- Return to the hotel for a briefing session before lights out.
(Dinner is included)
Day 2 - Rishikesh to Sonprayag
- Check out from the hotel in Rishikesh early in the morning.(Breakfast is included)
- (Journey towards Sonprayag, which may take 10+ hours depending on road conditions and traffic)
- En route, visit the Devprayag Sangam viewpoint and the Gupthakashi temple.
- Arrive at Sonprayag in the evening and check into the hotel.
- Enjoy a briefing session followed by dinner before lights out.
(Dinner is included)
Day 3 - Sonprayag - Gaurikund - Kedarnath
- Wake up around midnight, freshen up, and prepare for the day's journey.(Breakfast is included)
- Begin the journey towards Gaurikund and commence the trek.
- Embark on a challenging uphill trek of approximately 15 km, reaching an altitude of 3600 meters, spanning over 10+ hours Trek amid stunning valleys and serene river streams along the way.
- Upon reaching the Kedarnath Temple, seek blessings and immerse yourself in the divine atmosphere of Lord Shiva's abode.
- Spend some time exploring the temple premises and witness the evening Aarti.
- Enjoy dinner before retiring for the night.
(Dinner is included)
Day 4 - Descent from Kedarnath-Gaurikund-Sari village
- Wake up early to enjoy the morning view and capture some photos.
- Have breakfast(Included) before starting the descent from Kedarnath to Gaurikund, approximately an 4+ hour journey.
- Reach Gaurikund by evening and continue the onward journey to Sari Village.
- Have dinner and retire for the night at Sonprayag.
(Dinner is included)
Day 5 - Journey towards Badrinath via Chopta
- Wake up early in the morning to begin the journey towards Badrinath, a scenic route via Chopta or Govindghat, spanning approximately 10+ hours.(Breakfast is included)
- Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Garhwal Himalayas along the way.
- Arrive at Badrinath, check into accommodation, and enjoy dinner before resting for the night.
(Dinner is included)
Day 6 -
- Wake up early in the morning for a visit to the Badrinath Lord Vishnu temple to seek blessings.
- Enjoy breakfast before If time permits - explore the famous Mana Village
- Begin the journey towards Rishikesh, a scenic drive spanning approximately 10+ hours, with lunch and dinner(Self Sponsored) breaks along the way.
- Arrive late at night in Rishikesh, check into the hotel, and retire for the night.
Day 7 - Exploring Rishikesh
- Wake up early breakfast followed by hotel check-out.
- After check-out, city tour / rafting / bungee jumping or other activities are self-sponsored.
- Witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony on the banks of the sacred river.
- Enjoy local food and feel the spiritual vibe of the Yoga Capital.
- Local transportation and activity charges are not included.
- Evening bus from Rishikesh to Delhi is included in the package.
(Bus ticket is covered by Karnataka Hikes)
Day 8 - Return to Delhi
- For a safer return plan, we recommend booking your return flight on 13th November, late afternoon or evening.
- We expect to reach Delhi early morning on 13th November. Participants flying from Delhi or Dehradun are advised to book flights from the afternoon onwards, keeping enough buffer time for unexpected travel delays.
Meet your host
Karnataka Hikes
- Verified Host
- Logout's Trusted
- Traveler's Choice
More From Karnataka Hikes
[[ event.name ]]
[[event.duration]]
From [[price.price | number:0]]
From [[event.price | number:0]]
Free
[[ batch.startdate|date]] [[batch.soldout ? ' (Soldout)':'']]