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Panch Kedar Yatra

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Overview

The Panch Kedar is a pilgrimage to five Shiva temples in Uttarakhand, India. The temples are Kedarnath,
Madhyamaheshwar, Tungnath, Rudranath, and Kalpeshwar.
Significance
The Panch Kedar Yatra is a journey to the abodes of Shiva.
The temples are visited in a traditional order.
The Panch Kedar temples are part of the Garhwal Himalayas, also known as the Kedar-Khanda.
The Kedarnath temple is part of the Chota Char Dhams, or the “small four abodes”.
Temples
Kedarnath: The main temple, located in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand. Snow-capped mountains and dense
woods surround it.
Tungnath: The highest Shiva temple in the world, located at an altitude of 3,680 meters.
Rudranath: Located at 2,200 meters, this temple is considered the easiest to reach of the five.
Madhyamaheshwar: The navel of the bull.
Kalpeshwar: The hair of the bull.
Yatra
After completing the Panch Kedar Yatra, visiting the Badrinath temple is customary to receive blessings
from Lord Vishnu.
A short itinerary for the Panch Kedar Yatra includes stops in Rishikesh, Guptkashi, Gaurikund, Ransi
Village, and Sagar Village

About Panch Kedar Temples & Yatra It is a pilgrimage journey to five of the most revered temples of Lord Shiva in the Garhwal
Himalayas. The word “Panch” means Five and “Kedar” is another name of Lord Shiva. Kedarnath,
Madhyamaheshwar, Tungnath, Rudranath, and Kalpeshwar are the names of the Panch Kedar temples.

Facts about Panch Kedar Yatra

Max. Altitude: Tungnath: 3,680 meters
Grade: Easy
Region: Uttarakhand
Starts/Ends: Rishikesh
Duration: 11 Days
Best Time: May, June, September & October
Type: Group Tour
Group Size: 5 to 30
Age: 8 to 75 years

Tour Plan

Day 01 Rishikesh to Sitapur

Pickup from Rishikesh
Drive to Sitapur (220 km, approx. 8-9 hrs.)
Check-in at the hotel and rest

Day 02 Sitapur to Kedarnath

Drive to Gaurikund
Trek to Kedarnath (16 km)
Darshan at Kedarnath Temple
Overnight stay at Kedarnath

Day 03 Kedarnath to Ransi Village

Trek back to Gaurikund
Drive to Ransi Village (85 km, approx. 4-5 hrs)
Overnight stay at Ransi

Day 04 Trek from Ransi to Madhyamaheshwar (18 km) Visit Madhyamaheshwar Temple Overnight stay in Madhyamaheshwar

Trek from Ransi to Madhyamaheshwar (18 km)
Visit Madhyamaheshwar Temple
Overnight stay in Madhyamaheshwar

Day 05 Madhyamaheshwar to Ransi Village

Trek back to Ransi Village (18 km)
Rest and overnight stay

Day 06 Ransi to Chopta (Tungnath) – Chopta to Sagar Village

Drive to Chopta (approx. 4 hrs)
Trek to Tungnath Temple (4 km) and visit Chandrashila peak (optional)
Drive to Sagar Village (approx. 2 hrs)
Overnight stay at Sagar

Day 07 Sagar Village to Lwiti Bugyal

Trek from Sagar Village to Lwiti Bugyal (12 km)
Overnight stay in camps

Day 08 Lwiti Bugyal to Rudranath Temple

Trek from Lwiti Bugyal to Rudranath Temple (8 km)
Darshan at Rudranath Temple
Overnight stay at Rudranath

Day 09 Rudranath to Sagar Village

Trek back to Sagar Village (20 km)
Overnight stay at Sagar

Day 10 Sagar Village to Kalpeshwar – Pipalkoti

Drive to Urgam Village
Trek to Kalpeshwar Temple (2 km)
Drive to Pipalkoti (approx. 3-4 hrs)
Overnight stay at Pipalkoti

Day 11 Pipalkoti to Rishikesh

Drive back to Rishikesh (approx. 6-7 hrs)
Trip ends

Included/Excluded

  • As per the itinerary, neat and clean lodging (10 nights in the Hotel)
  • Hotel stay on a triple shared basis
  • Land Transfer/Transportation as per Itinerary (Tempo Traveler/Bolero/Jeep)
  • Pick/Drop: Rishikesh Railway Station as per timings mentioned in the itinerary
  • All Meals are pure vegetarian. Starting from the Day 1 dinner to the Day 11 breakfast
  • Day 1 dinner & Day 11 breakfast. Jain Food is also available on request. Please ask while booking.
  • Expert Team includes: Trip Leader/Captain, Guides, Porters, Drivers, support staff members
  • Yatra Permits
  • Mountain First Aid Kit, Oximeter, & portable oxygen
  • Any services not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Any insurance, emergency evacuation or rescue charges, any cost of hospitalization.
  • Any change in itinerary, cost arises due to road blockage, natural calamity, sudden halt or any cost beyond our control to be borne by climber/you
  • Expenses personal in nature like mountain tips, mineral water, drinks, snacks/meals, refreshments not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Any Porterage, Mules, Horse, Bucket/Palki,
  • Insurance or liability for injury, death, accidents, or loss of property.
  • GST/Taxes applicable on total amount.

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