Panch Kedar Yatra itenary : Mr. Abhijeet
Kedrnath , Tugnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar, Kalpeshwar
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- 13 Days 12 Nights
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- Best Season - May June September October
Lord Shiva is the most revered deity in Uttarakhand and one can find many temples and shrines dedicated to him. Out of all the temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, the cluster of five shrines of Shiva is the most revered. They are known as Panch Kedar. Many pilgrims do Panch Kedar Yatra every year. In this Panch Kedar Yatra trekking package, we offer you the best Panch Kedar Yatra trekking itinerary and take you to the most suitable Panch Kedar route for you. According to Mahabharata, when Pandavas were searching for Lord Shiva, he turned himself into a bull to avoid detection. However, when Bheema tried to capture the bull, it disappeared and later reappeared in body parts at five locations, presently known as Panch Kedar. The hump reappeared at Kedarnath, the arms appeared in Tungnath, the navel appeared in Madhyamaheshwar, the face showed up at Rudranath and the hair and head appeared in Kalpeshwar. The Pandavas built temples at these five places for worshiping Shiva.
Highlights
The Panch Kedar pilgrimage is a journey through the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, covering five sacred temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Here are the highlights of each Kedar:
1. Kedarnath (3,583 meters)
- Temple: The main temple in the Panch Kedar circuit, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and the most significant of the Panch Kedar.
- Highlights:
- The ancient temple architecture, believed to be over a thousand years old.
- Majestic views of the Kedarnath peak and surrounding mountains.
- Spiritual experience at the temple and the sacred atmosphere.
2. Tungnath (3,680 meters)
- Temple: The highest Shiva temple in the world, dedicated to Lord Shiva's arm.
- Highlights:
- Stunning panoramic views of the Himalayas, including peaks like Nanda Devi and Chaukhamba.
- The trek to Tungnath is a beautiful journey through lush meadows and rhododendron forests.
- Visit the nearby Chandrashila peak, offering a 360-degree view of the Himalayas.
3. Rudranath (2,286 meters)
- Temple: Dedicated to Lord Shiva’s face, this temple is situated in a remote and scenic location.
- Highlights:
- The temple is set amidst thick forests and lush green meadows.
- Views of the Nanda Devi, Trishul, and other peaks.
- A spiritually enriching trek through untouched nature.
4. Madhyamaheshwar (3,490 meters)
- Temple: Dedicated to Lord Shiva's navel, this temple is surrounded by beautiful alpine meadows.
- Highlights:
- The temple is located in a picturesque valley with breathtaking views.
- The trek to Madhyamaheshwar is scenic, passing through dense forests and small villages.
- A peaceful and serene environment ideal for meditation and reflection.
5. Kalpeshwar (2,200 meters)
- Temple: Dedicated to Lord Shiva's hair, this is the only temple accessible throughout the year.
- Highlights:
- The temple is situated in a small cave, giving it a unique and mystical ambiance.
- The surrounding area is rich in natural beauty with terraced fields and lush green forests.
- The trek to Kalpeshwar is relatively easier, making it accessible for most pilgrims.
Overall Highlights of Panch Kedar
- Spiritual Significance: Visiting these temples is considered highly auspicious in Hinduism, with each temple offering a unique spiritual experience.
- Trekking Experience: The journey involves trekking through some of the most beautiful and remote regions of the Himalayas, offering an adventure filled with natural beauty.
- Cultural Insights: Interact with local villagers and experience the rich culture and traditions of the Garhwal region.
- Scenic Beauty: The entire route is filled with breathtaking landscapes, from snow-capped peaks to lush valleys and dense forests.
Who should attend?
The Panch Kedar pilgrimage is a spiritually and physically demanding journey, making it ideal for certain types of individuals. Here’s who should consider attending:
1. Devout Hindus and Spiritual Seekers
- Purpose: The Panch Kedar temples are among the most sacred sites in Hinduism, particularly for devotees of Lord Shiva. Pilgrims who seek spiritual growth, blessings, or fulfillment of religious duties often undertake this journey.
- Spiritual Experience: The pilgrimage offers a deep connection with ancient spiritual traditions, rituals, and the divine atmosphere of the temples.
2. Adventure Enthusiasts
- Trekking Challenge: The pilgrimage involves trekking through challenging terrains, making it suitable for those who enjoy adventure, nature, and physical activity.
- Natural Beauty: Adventure seekers will appreciate the breathtaking views of the Himalayas, the pristine environment, and the opportunity to explore remote and untouched regions.
3. Nature Lovers
- Scenic Splendor: The route offers some of the most stunning landscapes in the Himalayas, including forests, rivers, meadows, and snow-capped peaks.
- Photography Opportunities: Nature enthusiasts and photographers will find countless opportunities to capture the beauty of the Garhwal region.
4. Fitness Enthusiasts
- Physical Fitness: The trek requires a moderate to high level of physical fitness. Those who enjoy hiking, mountaineering, or long-distance walking will find this pilgrimage both rewarding and challenging.
5. Culture Enthusiasts
- Cultural Immersion: The journey offers a unique insight into the culture, traditions, and lifestyle of the people living in the remote villages of Uttarakhand.
- Local Interactions: Engaging with the locals and experiencing their hospitality adds to the cultural richness of the trip.
6. Groups and Families
- Shared Experience: The Panch Kedar pilgrimage can be a bonding experience for groups of friends, families, or religious communities. It’s an opportunity to share spiritual and adventurous moments together.
7. People Seeking Solitude and Reflection
- Personal Reflection: The remote and serene environment of the Panch Kedar temples is perfect for those seeking solitude, meditation, or personal reflection.
- Peaceful Retreat: The calm and tranquil surroundings offer an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, providing mental and spiritual rejuvenation.
Who Should Avoid It
- Individuals with Serious Health Issues: Those with heart conditions, respiratory problems, or other serious health issues should avoid this pilgrimage due to the high altitudes and physical demands.
- Elderly or Infirm: The challenging terrain and long treks might be difficult for elderly individuals or those with mobility issues. However, there are alternative ways to visit some of the temples, such as helicopter services, which can be considered based on individual health conditions.
- Children: The trek may be too strenuous for young children, though older children who are physically fit and accustomed to trekking may participate.
This pilgrimage is a unique blend of spirituality, adventure, and natural beauty, making it ideal for those who seek a fulfilling and challenging journey.
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Late Night: Departure from Delhi (Exact time and mode of transportation can be specified )
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- Early Morning: Arrival in Haridwar
- Activity: Freshen up and breakfast in Haridwar
- Morning: Drive from Haridwar to Sersi
- Distance: Approx. 210 km
- Travel Time: 7-8 hours
- En Route Sightseeing: Enjoy the scenic drive through the Garhwal region with possible stops at Devprayag (confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers) and Rudraprayag.
- Evening: Arrival in Sersi
- Overnight Stay: Sersi
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EARLY MORNING AFTER BREAKFAST, DRIVE TO SONPRAYAG. START YOUR TREK FROM HERE TO KEDARNATH (18KMS) (EITHER BY WALK OR BY HORSE OR BY DOLI AT YOUR OWN COST). AFTER ARRIVAL AT KEDARNATH. WE WILL REACH KEDARNATH BY EVENING AARTI AT THE TEMPLE, NIGHT STAYS NEAR KEDARNATH TEMPLE IN HOTEL. (MEALS: BREAKFAST AND DINNER)
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- Full Day: Kedarnath
- Activity: Explore more of Kedarnath, visit the nearby attractions like Bhairav Temple, and take in the serene environment.
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MORNING WAKE UP IN THE DIVINE BEAUTY; WITNESS THE BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN RAYS OF THE RISING SUN FALLING ON THE KEDARNATH TEMPLE, AFTER HAVING BREAKFAST, WE EXPLORE BHAIRAVNATH TEMPLE NEARBY KEDARNATH TEMPLE, THEN TREK BACK TO GAURIKUND, DRIVE TO UKHIMATH. OVERNIGHT STAY AT UKHIMATH. NEAR OMKARESHWAR TEMPLE (WINTER HOMELAND OF THE KEDARNATH DOLI. (MEALS: BREAKFAST, DINNER)
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AFTER BREAKFAST DRIVE TO RANSI VILLAGE (DRIVE-30KM) A NEWLY MADE ROAD LEADS TO SOME 1KM BEYOND RANSI VILLAGE. WE DRIVE TO THAT POINT AND START THE TREK. (TREK- 11KM) THE ROUTE IS FAIRLY EASY TO GAUNDAR, A SMALL SETTLEMENT NEAR THE RIVER WITH A FEW GOOD LODGES AND GUEST HOUSES. WATCH OUT FOR A BEAUTIFUL WATERFALL RIGHT BEFORE REACHING GAUNDAR. THE ROUTE FROM GAUNDAR ONWARDS IS STEEP AND WILL REQUIRE SOME EFFORT. WE HIKE TO NANU AND STAY AT HOMESTAY.
(MEALS: BREAKFAST, DINNER)
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START EARLY MORNING TO COVER THE 2-HOUR, TOTAL 8KM TREK AND REACH MADHMAHESHWAR ON TIME. AFTER DARSHAN, SPEND THE REMAINING TIME AROUND THE TEMPLE PREMISES. AFTER LUNCH HEAD TO BUDHA MADHMAHESHWAR (1.5KM) FROM THE TEMPLE. THE VIEW OF CHAUKHAMBA PEAKS IS UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE FROM HERE. DINNER AT MADMAHESHWAR AND OVERNIGHT STAY AT HOMESTAY MASHMAHESHWAR. (MEALS: BREAKFAST, DINNER)
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AFTER VISITING THE MORNING AARTI AND HAVING BREAKFAST, TREK DOWN TO RANSI VILLAGE (18KMS) AND DRIVE TO CHOPTA. IT IS ROUGHLY 2 HOURS DRIVE. DINNER AT CHOPTA AND OVERNIGHT STAY AT SWISS TENTS.
(MEALS: BREAKFAST, DINNER)
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AFTER BREAKFAST DRIVE 6KMS TO CHOPTA. START YOUR TREK TO TUGNATH TEMPLE & AND BEYOND TO CHANDRASHILA. LOCATED AT 3780MTS ABOVE SEA LEVEL, TUNGNATH TEMPLE IS THE HIGHEST TEMPLE OF LORD SHIVA IN THE WORLD. AFTER REACHING THE TEMPLE TAKE SOME BLESSING FROM GOD AND TREK BACK TO CHOPTA & DRIVE TO SAGGAR VILLAGE BEYOND MANDAL.
(MEALS: BREAKFAST, DINNER)
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AFTER BREAKFAST START YOUR TREK FROM SAGGAR TO PANAR BUGYAL WHICH IS ALMOST 12 KM AND THE TOUGHEST PART OF THE TREK AS THERE IS A LONG STEEP CLIMB THROUGH DENSE FOREST. THE MEADOWS OPEN UP FROM LYUTI BUGYAL TO PANAR BUGYAL. IF THE WEATHER TURNS BAD OR YOU FEEL TIRED, THEN WE CAN ALSO STAY AT LYUTI BUGYAL. ALTERNATELY WE TREK TO PANAR BUGYAL WHICH IS 2KMS BEFORE LYUTI BUGYAL. PANAR BUGYAL IS A GORGEOUS EXPANSE OF A MEADOW OVERLOOKING THE GARHWAL HIMALAYAS AND THE MOUNTAIN RANGES (MEALS: BREAKFAST, DINNER)
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Breakfast, Dinner
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START EARLY IN THE MORNING FOR RUDRANATH (11,482FT) AS THE TREK INVOLVES A CLIMB TO PITRADHAR (THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE TREK). THE ROUTE FURTHER PASSES THROUGH PANCH GANGA AND THEREON TO RUDRANATH TEMPLE. AFTER REACHING THE TEMPLE TAKE SOME BLESSINGS FROM LORD SHIVA AND ENJOY THE ENVIRONMENT AND SURROUNDINGS OF THE TEMPLE AND RETURN TO PANARBUGYAL. DINNER AND OVERNIGHT STAY IN PANARBUGYAL.
(MEALS: BREAKFAST, DINNER)
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AFTER BREAKFAST, TREK DOWN TO SAGGAR VILLAGE AND DRIVE TO URGAM VALLEY VIA GOPESHWAR AND HELANG. KALPESHWAR TEMPLE (7,217FT) IS ALMOST ON-ROAD AND THE ONLY ONE AMONGST THE PANCH KEDAR WHICH REMAINS OPEN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
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AFTER BREAKFAST DRIVE RISHIKESH VIA, NANDPRAYAG, VISHNUPRAYAG, RUDRAPRAYAG & DEVPRAYAG TO THE ORIGIN OF GANGA. WE WILL REACH RISHIKESH IN EVENING WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES (DRIVE-231KM). OVERNIGHT STAY IN HOTEL RISHIKESH.
(MEALS: BREAKFAST, DINNER)
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- Departure from Rishikesh: Start your journey from Rishikesh early in the morning.
- Distance: Approximately 240 km
- Travel Time: 6-7 hours by road, depending on traffic and stops.
En Route Sightseeing (Optional):
- Haridwar: You can make a brief stop in Haridwar, especially if you haven’t visited before. It’s just about 20 km from Rishikesh.
- Highlights: Har Ki Pauri, Chandi Devi Temple, and local markets.
Evening:
- Arrival in Delhi: Reach Delhi by evening.
- Drop-off Location: Depending on your arrangements, you can be dropped at your hotel, residence, or airport/railway station.
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Inclusions
- ALL HYGIENIC MEALS AND VEGETARIAN AS PER DETAILED ITINERARY.
- TRANSPORTATION FROM DELHI TO DELHI
- DRIVERS WITH HEALTH CERTIFICATES. GOVT.
- CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS WITH HEALTH CERTIFICATES.
- HOTEL STAYS IN SERSI/KEDARNATH/UKHIMATH/GAUNDA VILLAGE, SAGGAR VILLAGE, URGAM VILLAGE, RISHIKESH & SWISS TENTS STAYS IN CHOPTA & DOM TENTS STAY IN PANAR BUGYAL & MADHYAMESHWAR
- ALL STAYS ARE ON A TRIPPLE OR QUAD-SHARING BASIS IN KEDARNATH STAY WILL BE ON TRIPLE SHARING.
- FOREST ENTRY FEES.
- TREK PERMISSION.
- CAMP FIRE WITH MUSIC.
- TOLL TAX, PARKING CHARGES, AND DRIVER ALLOWANCE.
Exclusions
- 5% GST.
- ANY KIND OF PERSONAL EXPENSES.
- INSURANCE.
- DURING TRAVELLING
- PORTER TO CARRY PERSONAL LUGGAGE.
- GUIDE FEES.
- MONUMENT ENTRY FEES.
- ANYTHING NOT SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED UNDER THE HEAD 'INCLUSIONS
THINGS TO CARRY
Hold-all or rucksack Lightweight trekking boots with good ankle support. Trekking trousers (3 pairs) T-shirts (3-4 pairs) Jacket for Ice n Snow (preferable water proof) Thermal wears top and bottoms-2 pairs Gloves (Water proof) Warm cap Sun hat Sunglasses Toiletries and towel Spare socks and underwear Something to lock luggage bag(chain and locks) ID Card and money Money belt Camera and spare battery Sandals and/or trainers When packing, please do not strap items such as boots, sleeping bags or roll mats to the outside of your bags. There is a good chance that they will be ripped off while in transit. They also make handling the bags more difficult when loading buses on the trek. It is much better to bring a larger bag that is bigenough for all your kit rather than a smallerone onto whichyou have to strap extra equipment. Day sack of around 40 litres which will be carried every day while trekking, containing Sunscreen (min factor SPF 15) and lip block Sun hat with tie-cord (not baseball cap) and sunglasses 2 x one litre water bottles or Camelback/equivalent Insect repellent Torch, preferably head torch Lighter or match Box Band aid, Karpoor(Camphor) and Diamox tablets(
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