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KEDARNATH - TUNGNATH TREK 2024

Kedarnath & Tungnath

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“Fire (the sky) is his head, his eyes the sun and the moon, the quarters his ears, his speech the Vedas disclosed, the wind his breath, his heart the uni- verse; from his feet came the earth; he is indeed the inner Self of all things “- Upanishads. The being described here is Lord Shiva, also known as Kedar who forms the essence of this Itinerary apart from the visually appealing trails of course. Located in the most spectacular location of the Char Dham temples, Kedar- nath, devoted to lord Shiva is one of the holiest pilgrimages for the devout Hindu.

It is set amidst the astonishing mountainscape of the Garhwal Hima- layas at the head of the Mandakini River. The holy place is very scenically placed, and is surrounded by haughty, snow – covered mountains, and during summer verdant meadows cover the valleys. Right behind the temple, is the lofty Kedar Dome peak, which is even visible from far off distances.

Up until 2013 there was an old route which passed through Rambada. Due to the unfortunate massive flash floods, this route got destroyed and is now not accessible for the trek. Alternatively, a new route is now shaped to reach Kedarnath temple.

Kedarnath is a holy Hindu town located in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand in India. It is one of the Char Dhams located in the Himalayas. Kedarnath is situated at an astonishing height of 3584 meters above sea level near the head of Mandakini River.

The Kedarnath temple lies amidst the majestic snow-capped Garhwal Himalayan ranges and is thronged by thousands of tourists each year.

Also, nestled in the laps of the mighty Himalayas in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand lies ‘Chandrashila’ – the summit of Chandranath Parvat. At an elevation of approximately 13,000 feet above sea level, the Chandrashila Summit is undisputedly one of the most sought after treks in Uttarakhand. With easy accessibility, it draws trekkers, photographers (Insta-worthy shots guaranteed!), tourists, wanderers, history enthusiasts, bird watchers or simply someone who is just searching for peace, tranquility and rejuve- nation. The Tungnath temple of Panch Kedar, in particular, offers a mes- merizing panoramic view of the majestic Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi, Trisul, Kedar Peak, Bandarpunch and Chaukhamba.

This trek takes one through bewitching meadows and rich rhododendron trails. The scent of deodar trees envelops you – a veritable Bird Lov- ers/Watchers paradise. For those with a keen eye, you will definitely have a chance to spot some rare species of birds. So keep your binoculars ready!

Private Vehicle

Ertiga

Stay Not Applicable

Meals Not Included

Departure from Delhi around 9 pm . Overnight journey 
 

Private Vehicle

Hotel

Hotel / Homestay

Dinner

Enroute, you will witness some enchanting view of River Ganga, the confluence of river Bhagirathi and Alaknanda in Devprayag. After the visit, take a halt at Srinagar, where you will have lunch at the Dhabas or local restaurants and check your inventory for the trip, If you require anything for your journey, this is the last stop. Resume your drive and witness the mesmerizing view of Rudraprayag, after reaching Guptkashi/ Sonprayag .  Check-in at the hotel and have an overnight stay.

 

Trek

Lodge

Sharing basis

Breakfast, Dinner

Up, Uppity Up! As we gear up for the most enthralling day of the itinerary. We start early morning and make our way towards Gaurikund. The commencement point of the 16km trek to Kedarnath and named after god dess Parvati, wife of Lord Shiva is Gauri Kund. It is also known for its hot water spring, it is believed that taking a dip in the holy water of the pond will wash away the sins. You can spend some time here before proceeding to Kedarnath Temple. We traverse through beautiful forest trail up until Rambara. Post Rambara we cross a bridge over the quaintly flowing Mandakini River and trek towards the base camp. The valley is surrounded by astounding glaciers and waterfalls. Our estimated arrival time is around 5-6 pm. The traveler’s can either opt to go for the evening Aarti or retire for the evening.

Private Vehicle

Ertiga

Tents

Swiss tents

Breakfast, Dinner

Wake up to the sunrays cascading over the Kedarnath Peak. Post offering morning prayers we head back to Guptkashi before heading for our next leg of journey which is to Chopta. Long journeys can be exhausting for some, hence this fairly early arrival gives you time to relax and rejuvenate and for those not too tired from the journey it is a picturesque campsite, an eye candy for the shutterbugs. Upon arrival check-in at the Camps, relax while relishing the hot served dinner.

Trek

Tents

Swiss tents

Breakfast, Dinner

 

The trek from Chopta to Tungnath is approximately 3.5 km, followed by a 1.5 km steep ascent to the summit of Chandrashila. The trail from Chopta to Tungnath is a well-paved cemented path, but from Tungnath to Chandrashila, it becomes a bit rocky. For history enthusiasts, the Tungnath Temple is one of the Panch Kedar temples and is considered the highest temple of Lord Shiva in the world.

Legend has it that sage Vyas Rishi advised the Pandavas that since they were responsible for killing their own kin, the Kauravas, during the Kurukshetra war in Mahabharat, their act could only be pardoned by Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva, disguised as a bull, appeared in five different places, each identified as a Panch Kedar. The Pandavas built temples at each location to seek penance, worship, blessings, and pardon from Lord Shiva. Tungnath is where the arms appeared.

The trek is pleasant but steep, ascending sharply towards the end. You'll notice a change in landscape due to the increase in altitude. The tree line ends before the Tungnath temple, and after that, you'll find only shrubs. It takes around 3 hours to reach the Tungnath temple from Chopta and another hour to reach the Chandrashila summit from the temple.

Once at the top, you'll get a panoramic view of the Garhwal and Kumaon mountains. The Chandrashila Peak, at an altitude of 4000 meters above sea level, offers perfect panoramic views of remarkable peaks like Kedarnath, Mandani, Chaukhamba, Nanda Devi, Nanda Ghunti, Hathi, Ghodi, etc. After capturing some beautiful shots at the summit, the trek back to Chopta follows the same route, taking approximately 30 minutes to reach Tungnath and another 60-90 minutes to reach Chopta from Tungnath.

Private Vehicle

Ertiga

Stay Not Applicable

Breakfast

Post breakfast , start return journey to Delhi . 
Trip Ends . 

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“TRAVESSED – An obsession with Travel. When all you talk and think about is your past and future trips.” A small word, yet perfectly resonates with the essence of our Team’s ideology. We are excited to introduce our organization TravelMite, which specializes in organizing experience-based treks, experiential stays and travel packages both Domestic and International. Connecting Travelers, creating memories since 2018, we were formed to address the adventure and travel needs of Trekking enthusiasts, travelers, hikers and backpackers wanting to explore not only the raw and unadulterated India but also South East Asia. Based out of Uttarakhand, Travelmite is a one-stop-solution for people who want to meet other individuals through travel, want to learn from the Experienced, find great adventures. We concentrate on a long felt need to cater to the aspirations of travel enthusiasts and have thus put together journeys and expeditions for travelers of all preferences and every budget, bringing on board alliances with India's leading travel tour operators which prioritize safety, eco-sustainability, quality, and dependability. Our team consists of highly accomplished and experienced travel fanatics who havedone anything that one could possibly imagine from traveling across the globe, craftingexperiential itineraries, to leading expeditions. This has pushed us to put forward our guests a wide range of activities such as Trekking – exploring glaciers/meadows/trails, Backpacking, Peak Climbing, Wildlife exploration - Jeep Safari and/or Elephant safari in Rajaji National Park and Corbett Tiger Reserve, Cycling/biking, Paragliding, River rafting, Hot-Air ballooning, Motorbike expeditions – Leh Ladakh/Spiti, Pilgrimage tours - Chardhaam/Hemkund Sahib, Travel packages to Vietnam, Thailand, and so on. We have been in the industry for the past 6 years with our operations have been thoroughly vetted, audited and endorsed on the parameters of sustainability and excellence in operations, services and customer care. You can thus be assured that we have pledged to uphold and maintain the highest standards on the above criteria. Having had the opportunity to make over 20000+ guests experience what true adventure is. We offer multiple touch points to add value to our customer’s experience striving for a 100% on time response. Our dedication to creating outstanding travel experiences has allowed us to build quite a fan base. The organization and the team truly believe in providing individuals with a memorable adventure, which can be backed by our social media reviews/testimonials – Facebook, Google Reviews. Additionally, several man-years of experience in handling trekking in Himalayas and experiential tour packages makes Travelmite a leading adventure company in both India and South East Asia.

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Inclusions

  • 4  Night Accommodation:

    - 2 night stay Swiss Camps at Chopta.
    - 1 night stay Homestay in Sonprayag / Guptkashi
   - 1 night stay Lodges in Kedarnath ( sharing basis - Quad/Penta/Hexa )

  • Meals (All Veg):

    - From Dinner on Day 1 to Breakfast on Day 6.
    - 8 Meals in total (4 Dinners + 4 Breakfasts).

  • Exclusive AC/NAC Vehicle dedicated for the Group during entire Tour.

 

  • Vehicle type:  Ertiga  or similar.
     
  • First Aid Medical Kit.

 

Exclusions

  • Any additional expenses of personal nature or medical exigency.
  • Forest Fee.
  • Additional accommodation or food costs incurred due to delayed travel.
  • Any Airfare/Rail fare not mentioned in the "Inclusions" or transportation outside the itinerary.
  • Parking and monument entry fees during sightseeing.
  • Additional costs due to:
      - Flight cancellations.
       - Landslides.
      - Roadblocks.
     - Other natural calamities.
  • Any other services not specified above in the inclusions.
  • In case of road blockage due to heavy snowfall, 4X4 vehicles may be required, and the cost will be split and paid by the guests.
     

THINGS TO CARRY

1.Trekking Shoes- Shoes that are sturdy, have good grip, have ankle support. 

2. Rucksack & Day Bag pack - Make sure your backpack has good hip support, shoulder support, and quick access pockets.

A day bag pack will help you carry your tiffin box , water bottle and mobile while trekking. 

Trolley Bags are Not Allowed

3. Clothes –
•⁠  ⁠Wearing layers is the mantra in the mountains. Layers give you maximum protection from all elements. You will need at least 3 warm layers (Insulin layers). You will need at least 1 pair of inner thermals, 1 light fleece layers  and 1  padded jacket. Ensure your padded jacket has a hood as well.
•⁠  ⁠A minimum of one pair and a maximum of two pairs of trek pants should suffice for this trek. Wear one pair and carry one just in case it rains/snows. Trek pants with zippered cut offs at the thighs are very suitable for treks. Also, choose quick-dry pants over cotton.

4.Mandatory Accessories:

1.Sunglasses Sunglasses are to prevent snow blindness. A small overexposure to direct sunlight on snow can lead to snow blindness (about a half hour’s exposure). That’s because fallen snow is like thousands of mirrors that reflect direct UV rays. So you need sunglasses with UV protection.
Buying Tip: Try getting sunglasses that wrap around instead of those that have openings on the side. Even peripheral UV ray exposure is not a good idea.  

2. Sun Cap

3. Synthetic Hand Gloves Get synthetic hand gloves that have waterproofing on the outside and a padded lining on the inside. If you find the combination difficult to get (not likely), wear a tight-fitting fleece hand glove inside a synthetic hand glove. Hand gloves are mandatory on this trek.  

4. Woollen Cap - a woolen head cap that covers your head and ears is absolutely essential.

5.Socks - Apart from three to four pairs of sports socks, take a pair of woolen socks. Sports socks give you cushioning plus warmth. Again the mantra is to wear synthetic socks or at least a synthetic blend. Cotton socks soak in water and sweat. They are very hard to dry. As for woolen socks, they help you to keep warm and snug in the night. If you cannot get woolen socks, wearing two sports socks serves the purpose as well.

6.Power Bank ( Strongly recommended as the campsite runs on Solar energy hence is weather dependent) 

7. Water bottle
Make sure you bring 2 water bottle   & a thermal water bottle for hot water. 

8. Medicines/Medication (As per medical conditions if any and is subscribed by a doctor).

9. We are located in the middle of a wildlife Sanctuary so there are bound to be insects please try carrying an insect repellent if possible. 

10.Extra cover for your electronic gear items/Valuables.

11. Quick Dry Towel/Towel , Soup & Toiletries

12. Torch/headlamp

13. A tiffin box with a spoon for a packed lunch is Mandatory we try reduced usage of plastic/paper as much as possible ☺

14. Poncho/Raincover

15. 2 Water bottles 

16. Electrol or ORS

17.⁠ ⁠Do not leave plastic wrappers(chips,chocolates etc) behind while on Trek and yes! don't forget your "Mask" ofcourse! 
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18. Please Note : Due to temp. drop campsite pipe line gets jammed of freezing so as a backup. We have kept Water drums at the mid way of camps . From where you can fill up your bucket for fresh n up .



Policy and Terms

Booking Amount: Non-refundable.

Non-cancellable/Non-amendable Packages: Bookings cannot be canceled or amended. The full advance payment will be treated as the cancellation fee if canceled or amended. The same terms apply if guests don't show up.

Other Bookings: If guests don't show up or exist tour early, the complete booking will be non-refundable.

Unforeseen Circumstances: No refunds will be provided due to government orders, harsh weather, protests, landslides, or other unforeseen circumstances. A backup plan will be implemented if possible.

Activity Cancellation: Activities may be canceled due to circumstances beyond our control. The booking amount will be non-refundable.

Trek Cancellation (Last Minute): If a trek is called off due to natural calamities/unforeseen circumstances, participants will receive a travel voucher for the same amount, valid for 3 months (subject to availability).

Trek Abortion (Midway): If a trek/trip is aborted midway due to natural calamities/unforeseen circumstances, no refund will be provided.

Extra Expenses: Travelmite/Third Party Operator will not bear any extra expenses due to natural calamities/unforeseen circumstances 

Terms and Conditions

IDENTITY PROOF

  • In keeping with Government regulations, we request all guests (on single/double/triple occupancy) to carry a photo identity to present on check-in. Foreign nationals are required to present their valid passport and visa. Indian nationals can present any government issued photo identity address proof card e.g. driving license, passport, Aadhar card or voter’s ID card. PAN Card will not be accepted as the above. Also do keep handy proof of corporate affiliations, if you have made a corporate booking.

NO SMOKING

  • The Government of India has introduced a ‘no smoking’ rule for hotels, restaurants and all public places. This means smoking is prohibited in all parts of the campsite except in designated areas.

PAYMENT POLICY

  • 10% payment at the time of Confirmation. Balance payment upon Boarding.
  • Please note that the room/s and the rate will be confirmed subject to availability, at the time of receipt of the advance deposit details.

CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT POLICY

  • Our check-in time is 2 pm and our check-out time is 10 am.
  • Check-in Early/Late, or sleep in and check-out late, we will be happy to oblige however is subject to availability. Both may entail a nominal additional charge.
  •  If the behaviour of any guest is likely to cause distress or harm to them or others, our member of staff or other team members, our on ground Guide/Staff reserve the right to terminate their tour at any time and they will have to make their own arrangements; we will not be liable for any expenses incurred as a result. We will not entertain any claims arising in case such actions are taken by our staff.
  •  The guests are responsible for their belongings. For any loss/damage Travelmite/third party will not be held responsible.

CONFIRMATION POLICY

  • After a successful booking, the customer will receive confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking.
  • If the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email. Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

REFUND POLICY
 

  • Booking amount is non refundable .
  • The applicable refund amount will be processed within 7 working days. ( if cancelled before 15 days prior to the departure )
  • All refunds will be transferred to the traveler's bank account.

 

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