Panch Kedar Yatra

Package code: PKSY-2023

Description

Panchkedar consists of five Shiva temples (Kedarnath, Madhamaheshwar, Tunganath, Rudranath, and Kalpeshwar) spread over the Uttarakhand Himalayas - accessible by trekking on the steep mountain footpaths, crossing scores of waterfalls, beautiful meadows, and virgin villages perched on the mountain peaks and deep forests full of birds and wild animals.

The Pandavas after annihilating the Kauravas in the Kurukshetra war went to the Himalayas to meet Lord Shiva, but the Lord tried to avoid the meeting due to the Gotra Hatya (Killing their brother and relatives) committed by the Pandavas. Disguised as a bull tried to plunge beneath the ground. But Bhima was quick and caught the bull by the hind legs. In the struggle that followed, the different parts of Lord Shiva's body appeared at various places in the Himalayas. The forelegs showing up at Pashupatinath in Nepal, the rump of the bull at Kedarnath, the torso including the navel at Madhmaheshwar, the arms at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, and the matted hair at Kalpeshwar.

Package duration 15 Nights & 16 Days
Places covered Rishikesh, Guptakashi, Rudraprayag, Mandakini River, Triyuginarayan, Kedarnath, Ransi, Ukhimath, Mansuna, Gondhar, Madmaheswar, Chopta, Tungnath, Sagar, Panar, Rudranath, Panar, Toli, Dumak, Kalgot pass, Kalpeswar and Urgam.
Start/end details Rishikesh to Rishikesh
Best time to travel May to October
Tour Cost
 Cost
 Rs.46,000/person* (*Min 6 pax batch)
Package includes
  • Dinner from Day 1 to Day 15.
  • Breakfast from Day 2 to Day 16.
  • All road transportations. 
Package Excludes
  1. Lunches during transit days.
  2. Pony/Porter/Heli Charges.
  3. Any other fees or entry charges.
Package special notes
  • Keadarnath accomodation will be dormitory.
  • Guptkashi - Kedarnath Round trip Helicopter charges will be Rs.7750.00 approx.
  • Helicopter service availability is depending on climate and sanction of local administration.
  • Time and place for lunch and night stay may change as per weather, traffic, local administrative reasons.
  • Gaurikund to Keradarnath (to & fro) Doli changes will be around 9000 & Pony Charges will be around 4000 approx.
  • The journey goes up to 15,000 feet from sea level and involves moderate trekking. So make sure you have enough physical fitness for this journey before you leave for the journey. 
  • Yatra can get canceled by authorities due to various reasons, in such incidents, no refund will be initiated.
  • It is advised that the participant should bring along the following types of equipment/gear other than wearing clothes. Trekking shoes, Cap. Goggles, Sun Glasses (Must), Sunscreen lotion, a pair of warm socks, a torch, an umbrella, a lightweight raincoat, personal medicine, Heavy wind chit, a waterproof Jacket & warm inners. 
  • Further details will be shared after the package proposal.
Package information
  • This package is for 6 people, if No. of Pax change, tour costs will vary accordingly. 
  • This package is customizable 
  • In order to make entry passes, passengers have to send their photo and Aadhar details one week prior to the trip.
  • All food served will be vegetarian.
  • In case of an emergency medical situation, additional charges for evacuation and treatments has to be borne by the passengers.
Package/quotation validity 15 days
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Location Map

Garhwal Himalaya

Package Itinerary

  • 1
    Day 1 - Rishikesh
    Report at the specified hotel in Rishikesh. Local sightseeing in Rishikesh, including a visit to Shri Shivananda Ashram, Laxman Jula, Ram Jula, Sita Phool, and also attending Ganga Arti in Parmarth Niketan ashram or Shatrughan Ghat. Night stay at Rishikesh.
  • 2
    Day 2 - Rishikesh to Guptakashi
     After breakfast, we will follow the Ganges and Alaknanda River valley to Rudraprayag, a bustling town at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini Rivers. We follow the Mandakini River to Guptakashi town, and check in Hotel for night's stay. The whole trip is 235km and may take 7-8 hr to complete.
  • 3
    Day 3 - Guptakashi to Triyuginarayan and back.
     After breakfast we will drive to Sonprayag and board local jeeps for a short drive to Triyuginarayan. Triyuginarayan Temple is located in the Triyuginarayan village in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand. The ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Its fame is credited to the legend of God Shivas marriage to goddess Parvati witnessed by Vishnu at this venue. A special feature of this temple is a perpetual fire that burns in front of the temple. The flame is believed to burn from the times of the divine marriage. Thus, the temple is also known as Akhand Dhuni temple. Once done come back and night stay in Guptakashi. 
  • 4
    Day 4 - Guptkashi to Kedarnath and back.
    Today's trip includes 15KM drive & Chopper flight to Kedarnath and back. Have early breakfast and head to Phata for board choppers for Kedarnath. Its 8 to 10 min ride one way. You can spend 2-3 hours in Darshan at Kedarnath and come back by helicopter to Phata then return to Guptakashi for night stay. Kedarnath is considered to be the holiest of Shivas shrines in the Himalayas. It is likened in the Skanda Purana to Jahnavi (Ganga) amongst rivers, the Brahmin amongst men, and gold amongst metals. The properties of this sacred land are believed to cleanse the most hardened sinner. The temple stands at the head of the Mandakini river in the shadow of the Kedarnath peak. It is dedicated to the worship of Sadasiva, the invisible form of Shiva. The symbolic phallus, the Jyotirlinga or resplendent lingam, one of twelve scattered over India, is in the form of a natural rock and is also called the Shankaracharyashiva. Beyond the temple stretches the snowy expanse known as the mahapanth-the highway of heaven. A short distance away is a precipice known as Bhairav-jhanp-Shivas leap. Not very far away is the Chorabari Tal, now renamed the Gandhi Sarovar, where the river Mandakini originates. There are a number of glacial lakes within a radius of 5 km from Kedarnath.
  • 5
    Day 5 - Guptakashi to Gondhar via Ransi.
    After breakfast set for a short drive to Ransi village via Ukhimath and Mansuna villages. Its a scenic drive through villages and terrace fields. We will trek gradually to Goundhar village. Stay in tea house/Camping. Today's drive will be 40km and Trek will be 5km, both will take 2 hours for each. 
  • 6
    Day 6 - Gondhar to Madmaheswar
    Madmaheswar is 3250m above sea level and involves a trek of 11km which may take 5 to 6hrs to complete. A steep climb will leads us to Madmaheswar. This temple is surrounded by lush green meadows and we can see Choukhamba and many other peaks. Stay in Tea house/ Camping. The middle (madhya) or belly part or navel (nabhi) of the bull, considered a divine form of Shiva, is worshipped at this temple, believed to be built by the Pandavas.
  • 7
    Day 7 - Madmaheswar to Chopta via Gondhar and Ransi.
    Today the trek is 16kms which will takealmost 6 hours and a 3 hours drive of 60km. After early morning puja and breakfast we will walk back mostly steep downhill to Goundhar and a gradual climb will leads to road head at Ransi. Take waiting vehicles to Chopta. Night camping at Chopta.
  • 8
    Day 8 - Chopta to Tungnath and back.
    Today we will visit one of the most popular and highest Shiva Shrine in the area called Tungnath. The journey will be 08km and may take 5hrs to finish. Shiva is worshipped here in the form of his hands. We do little excursion from temple to Chandrasilla top to see panoramic views of Himalayas. We can see all major peaks of Garhwal Himalayas from the top. Return to Chopta in the afternoon. Stay in tents at Chopta.

  • 9
    Day 9 - Chopta to Panar via Sagar.
    After breakfast we will drive 1 hr to Sagar, starting point for Rudranath temple trek of 12km through dense forest and beautiful views which will lead to Panar meadows. Its fairly steep climb and may take 6 to 7hrs to reach. Camping at Panar.
  • 10
    Day 10 - Panar to Rudranath.
    Trek to Rudranath which is 3300m above sea level will progress through breathtaking ridge and flower sprinkled meadows. This 10 kms trek will take 5 to 6 hrs. The face of lord Shiva is worshiped here. We could see many peaks from this place as Nanda Devi, Dunagiri, Trisul and Choukhamba. Overnight camping at Rudranath. 

  • 11
    Day 11 - Rudranath to Panar then toToli.
    After morning darshan and prayers at Temple, trek 14kms back to Panar, which will take almost 5 hours and little down through dense forest to Toli. Camping at Toli.
  • 12
    Day 12 - Toli to Dumak.
    After breakfast we will descend down to Maina Gad (small River) followed by a short climb we reach to Dumak, a village with beautiful views of Alaknanda valley and terrace fields. Dumak is 2500m above sealevel and the journey to there is 10 kms which may take 4 to 5hrs to complete. Overnight Camping/Home stay at Dumak.
  • 13
    Day 13 - Dumak to Kalgot pass.
    We will climb through few villages and dense forest of oak to Kalgot pass, which is situated 2500m high than sealevel. Then descend few kilometres to beautiful camp site in Cedar forest. Total trip is 8km and take 4hrs. Camping at Kalgot pass.
  • 14
    Day 14 - Kalgot pass to Kalpeswar.
    A fairly easy day walk of 6km will take us Kalpeswar in 2 to 3hrs. This fifth Kedar temple is located under a rock cliff next to beautiful river. At this small stone temple, approached through a cave passage, the matted tress (jata) of Lord Shiva is worshipped. Camping at Kalpeswar.
  • 15
    Day 15 - Kalpeswar to Urgam village then to Rudraprayag.
    Trek 2 kms to Urgam village and drive 5 hours to Rudraprayag. Night stay at Rudraprayag.
  • 16
    Day 16 - Rudraprayag to Rishikesh.
    This trip will be a drive of 150km and may take 5 hrs to reach. The tour concludes at Rishikesh. We will drop you according to your continous jourey onwards to home.

Cancellation Policy

  • Within 15 days of Arrival Date/ No Show: No Refund
  • 15 Days to 30 Days prior to Arrival: 50% of the total package cost.
  • 30 Days & More: 10% of package cost (and taxes are not refunded in any case)
  • Note: No refunds in case of Road Blocks, Accidents, Govt. lockdown, curfew, Yatra cancellation etc.

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