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Kedarnath Yatra
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Kedarnath Yatra - First step to Char Dham
- Difficulty : Moderate
- Region : Chamoli, Uttarakhand
- Duration : 4 Days
- Hightest Altitude : 11,750 ft
- Pickup point : Rishikesh/ Haridwar
About Kedarnath Yatra
Kedarnath Yatra is a sacred pilgrimage according to the Hindu religion. The temple is situated in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, India and therefore Kedarnath temple is visited by thousands of devotees every year. Kedarnath, along with being a Holy place, is one of the Char Dham temples (Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri). With a stunning height of 3584 meters above sea level, and therefore Kedarnath Yatra is a magnificent journey to embark on.
Kedarnath temple is located in the spectacular range of the great Himalayas having white snow-covered mountains. Kedarnath temple is a center of attraction for thousands of visitors each and every year. The Mandakini river, which is a tributary of the Alaknanda river is known to be a sacred river flowing through the past of the Kedarnath. Kedarnath town falls near the glacier Chorabari, the top of the Mandakini river. Kedarnath yatra begins from the Sonprayag town that falls in the district of Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand. This is only 5 km. far away from Gaurikund (the endpoint to reach Kedarnath temple). Reaching Gaurikund, your Kedarnath yatra starts with a paved foot.
Now, the Kedarnath Yatra starts off for the temple with a distance of 14 Km from the Gaurikund. Gaurikund is well connected by roads so you can reach here easily by vehicle (facility available for pilgrims). While passing through the Gaurikund, you get stunned finding a hot spring in the middle of the snow-covered landscape. Taking a bath at this hot spring to go to the Kedarnath temple is known to be good according to Hindu belief. Once passing the Gaurikund, your journey goes through the Jungle Chatti, Bheembali, and Lichauli. And finally, you reach the Kedarnath base camp that is only 1 km. far from the Kedarnath temple.
The utmost weather condition of Kedarnath allows the temple to be open from April end to the beginning of November. According to Hindu mythology, basically, there are twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva or Kedar, Kedarnath temple is one among them. Now, you can also enjoy the 4G network availability at Kedarnath by BSNL, JIO, and AIRTEL. For visitors having Epass is mandatory to enter Uttarakhand and for Kedarnath as well. You can apply and get done it on-line and also get this Epass by the Sonprayag Yatra pass counter.
Day 1 : Haridwar To Guptkashi
You will be picked up from Haridwar and we will be leaving for Guptkashi via Devprayag & Rudraprayag. The drive is filled with scenic beauty of the Himalayas, as we reach Tilwara you will be able to catch the glimpse of the famous Mandakini river which comes down from Kedarnath. We will be driving along the river to reach Guptkashi. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Brief Overview of The Day
- Pickup from Haridwar
- Distance - 220 Km
- Duration - 8 to 9 Hours
- Altitude - 1319 m
- Mobile Network - Available
- Stay at Hotel
Day 2: Guptkashi To Kedarnath
After having breakfast in the morning we will be driving to Gaurikund which is about 30km from Guptkashi and takes almost 2 hours. The trek starts from Gaurikund and is 19km to the Kedarnath Temple. The trek takes around 10 - 12 hours so, after darshan we will be spending the night at a hotel in Kedarnath.
Brief Overview of The Day
- Drive to Gaurikund and Trek to Kedarnath Temple
- Driving distance - 30 Km
- Driving Time - Around 2 Hours
- Trek Distance - 19 Km
- Trekking Time - Around 10 Hours
- Overnight Stay at Kedarnath
Day 3: Kedarnath To Guptkashi
We will be trekking back to Gaurikund today after having breakfast. Upon reaching Gaurikund we will drive back to Guptkashi where you can relax for the day as we will be leaving tomorrow. Stay at Guptkashi.
Brief Overview of The Day
- Kedarnath to Gaurikund & Gaurikund to Guptkashi
- Trek Distance - 19 Km
- Trekking Time - 10 Hours
- Driving Distance - 30 Km
- Driving Time - 2 Hours
- Stay at Guptkashi
Day 4: Guptkashi To Haridwar
Today marks the last day of the Kedarnath Yatra. We will be heading back to Haridwar from Guptkashi on the same route we came from. About 220 Km drive is going to take 8 -9 hours of time and you will be dropped at Haridwar.
Brief Overview of The Day
- Distance - 220 Km
- Duration - 8 to 9 Hours
- Drop off at Haridwar
How to Reach Kedarnath Yatra
By Air :
Dehradun Airport is the nearest airport from all the four Dhams. You can get a cab or taxi which will take you to the last points till the vehicles can go, after which you need to start your trek towards the Char Dham.
By Train :
There are two nearest railway stations - Dehradun Railway Station and Rishikesh Railway Station. You can get a cab or taxi to the point until the vehicles can go.
By Bus:
You can easily get buses from Dehradun, Rishikesh, and Haridwar to all the four Dhams. And daily buses ply for these destinations from Delhi and major cities.
Includes
- Transportation
- Room on Quad Sharing Basis
- Daily BreakFast, Dinner In Hotels
- All Sightseeing & Drop at Haridwar Railway Station
Excludes
- Lunch
- Meals During Travelling
- Kedarnath Helicopter Tickets
- Horse Ride/Palki/Mules
- V.I.P Darshan Tickets
- Any kind of emergency evacuation charges
Note :Normally Outside Explorers expect to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.
Charges of offloading backpack:-
- INR 1200/- if you make an online payment, 10 days in advance.
- INR 1500/- if you inform us after reaching Guptkashi.
- The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kgs. The backpack should have a waterproof cover. Suitcases/strollers/ bags will not be allowed.
In the event of cancellation of trek/adventure activity services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reasons we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows: -
- Cancellations prior to 24 days from the start of the trek.
- Book any other trek till one year or get 95% refund (Note: If the trek charges are more, the balance needs to be paid by the trekker).
- Cancellation between 24 days and 14 days to the start of the trek.
- Choose to go for the same trek, with any other batch, till year or get 70% refund.
- Cancellation between 14 days and 10 days to the start of the trek.
- Choose to go on the same trek, in the same season, with any other batch or get 50% refund.
- Cancellation less than 10 days to the start of the trek
- Transfer your trek (same trek, same batch) to your friend. No cash refund.
- Note:
- Change of trek batch is dependent on the availability of seats in the batch.
- In case of transferring a trek to a friend, he/she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements put forward by Outside Explorers.
- Outside Explorers holds the right to change/cancel the policies, without prior notice.
Thing's to carry
You need to get :-
- Shirts/T-shirts – 2/3
- Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking
- Trekking pants – 2
- One full-sleeved sweater
- Good quality windproof jacket – (optional)
- Woolen socks – 1 pair, for the night only
- Regular socks for trekking – 2 or 3 pairs
- Scarf/muffler (optional)
- Raincoat / Poncho
- Small lightweight towel
- Water bottle-2
- Cap/hat to keep the strong sun away from your face
- Sun glasses
- Walking stick/trekking pole
- Sunscreen lotion
- Lip balm
- Torch/flashlight (with extra batteries)
- Day pack for essentials
- Rain cover for your bags
- Plastic/waterproof bags for belongs in case of rain
- Camera if you like (with fully charged batteries)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
1What kind of clothes can we wear?
As you will walk through several ascents and descents, it is recommended to wear most comfortable clothes like tracksuit, normal t-shirts & lowers.
2 How large will be the group?
We always emphasize having a short group as it becomes easier to instruct them. Also, it is easier to travel throughout without any impeded.
3 Will the food provided be vegetarian?
Yes. We will provide Indian Vegetarian food throughout the journey.
4 Do we need to show any fitness proof?
No, There is nothing like that. But yes, you must be fit enough to cross the ridges and complete the trek without any difficulties
5 Will we complete the trek in the prescribed time?
Probably yes, We always finish the trek in the mentioned time period, until & unless there is no emergency kind of a situation.
Top Tips for Trekkers
Before you load up your backpack with trekking socks and Kendal mint cake, give some thought to the infrastructure on the route you plan to conquer. Some treks require total self-sufficiency, sleeping under canvas and purifying water as you go; other routes have refuges or rustic teahouses every step of the way. Here are some of the key considerations:
- Travel light: every extra gram will weigh you down on the trails; if it isn't essential, leave it behind.
- Respect your feet: boots offer more support, but all-terrain trainers are lighter and dry more quickly after a soaking.
- Protect your knees: trekking poles can help control the knee-crushing descents that are a feature of pretty much every trek.
- Climb slowly: Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) can kill, so ascend slowly and take rest days to acclimatize on any trek above 2,500m in elevation.
- Heed the weather: when treks go wrong, it's normally because of the weather, so check the forecasts; if conditions look bad, stop somewhere safe and sit it out, rather than pushing on over the next pass.
- Be prepared: don't launch straight from the sofa to the summit–warm up with gentler walks, hikes and runs to get your body used to the exertion.
- Plan ahead: many trekking routes require a permit and advance booking for lodges and camp sites; for some routes, you need to book months ahead.
