Standing magnificently at an altitude of 3,580 metre and enveloped in the mighty Garhwal Himalayas, the Kedarnath Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Kedarnath forms one of the four sites of the Chota Char Dham Pilgrimage and one among the Panch Kedar.
Reconstructed by Adi Shankracharya in 8th century, The temple is said to be covered in snow for more than 400 years during the period of little ice age of 1300-1900AD.
Chopta is a small region of meadows and evergreen forest area ( altitude 2700 metre), a part of Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary in Uttarakhand, India and a base for trekking to Tungnath.
Tungnath is the Highest Shiva Temple in world at an altitude of 3680 metres (12073 feet). It is a third temple of Panch Kedar. 3.5km short yet steep; uphill trek takes you to this temple. Further 1.5 km steep climb and trek from the temple leads to the Chandrashila, which is a summit peak at an altitude of 4000 metres (13000 feet). The trek is surrounded by forests of pine, deodar and rhododendron and is rich in flora and fauna include rare species of birds and musk deer.
Duration 6Days - 5Nights
Difficulty Easy
Altitude 13000 feet
Best season Summer, Monsoon
Region Uttarakhand, India
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• Arrival at Delhi from hometown.
• Pick-up: Kashmiri Gate (Swaminarayan Mandir – Civil Lines Metro) at 11:00 PM.
• Overnight journey by Volvo/AC seater bus to Haridwar.
Distance: 230 km | ~5 hrs
• Early morning dip at Har ki Pauri, Haridwar; proceed to Rishikesh.
• Optional: River Rafting (not included) / Bungee Jumping / Flying Fox.
• Walk from Laxman Jhula to Ram Jhula local market.
• Evening Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat / Parmarth Niketan Ashram.
Stay: Rishikesh | Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
• Early breakfast; drive towards Guptkashi/Phata.
• En route: Devprayag (Bhagirathi–Alaknanda confluence), Rudraprayag (Mandakini–Alaknanda confluence), Dharidevi Temple.
• Check in at Guptkashi/Phata. Dinner & rest.
Stay: Guptkashi/Phata | Meals: Breakfast & Dinner | Distance: 210 km | 8–9 hrs
• Early start; drive to Sonprayag/Sitapur, then local jeep to Gaurikund.
• 21 km trek to Kedarnath Dham (8–10 hrs). Enjoy scenic Himalayan beauty throughout.
• Evening aarti darshan at Kedarnath Temple; plan VIP darshan as per crowd.
Stay: Kedarnath (Guesthouse/Dorm/Basic Rooms) | Meals: Breakfast & Dinner | Trek: 21 km | 8–10 hrs
• Morning darshan & aarti; visit Bhimshila, Shankaracharya Statue, Bhairav Temple.
• Trek down to Gaurikund (5–6 hrs), jeep to Sitapur, drive to hotel.
Stay: Guptkashi/Phata | Meals: Breakfast & Dinner | Trek: 21 km | 5–6 hrs
• Breakfast, then 3-hour scenic drive to Chopta.
• Trek to Tungnath — world's highest Shiva temple at 12,200 ft (4–5 hrs).
• Panoramic views of Chaukhamba, Kedar Dome throughout the trek.
Stay: Chopta | Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
• Breakfast & free time at campsite.
• Drive back; visit Omkareshwar Temple at Ukhimath en route.
• Pit stops at Rishikesh; overnight journey to Delhi. Arrival early next morning.
Meals: Breakfast
*For 3AC train and flight charges as per actual at the time booking
*Tatkal Train Ticket charges will be considered extra at the time of booking
*Couple sharing personal room: 5000 rs per couple for 4N Guptkashi, Chopta & Rishikesh
*Kids below 3 years are complimentary without seat, Kids between 3-10 years - 70% of the total package cost
Basic Essential
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Personal Utilities & Accessories:
Extra Charges to be paid:
• Khachhar charges : 2500/- single side from Gaurikund
• Helicopter service from Phata: 5000/- to 8000/- approx. for both side
• Bungee Jumping Charges in Rishikesh
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