Kedarnath Tour Package from Haridwar

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• Day 01 – Haridwar to Guptkashi

  Start your day with a yummy breakfast and get ready for a picturesque drive to Guptkashi via Devprayag and Rudraprayag. During this wonderful road journey, you’ll see the Mandakini River at Tilwara. Chorabari Glacier near Kedarnath is the source of the Mandakini River. The river merges with Madhyamaheshwar Ganga and Kaliganga near Kalimath Temple. After appreciating the beauty of the Mandakini River, you’ll proceed on your journey to Guptkashi. Once you reach Guptkashi, you’ll check in to your hotel and have a relaxing sleep.

  Guptkashi is also known as Guptakashi. It sits at 1,319 meters elevation above sea level. This Himalayan town lies in Garhwal Himalayas in the Kedar region of Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand. The town houses the Vishwanath Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. As per a legend, Shiva proposed to Parvati before they married at Guptakashi in the village of Triyuginarayan. It is also believed that when the Pandava brothers wanted to have a glimpse of Lord Shiva, Shivji concealed himself at Guptkashi. During the winter months, Kedarnath pandas reside here. In summer, Guptkashi experiences cold weather, and in summer, the weather is pleasant and warm, with temperatures ranging from around 25-30 degrees Celsius.

• Day 02 – Guptkashi to Kedarnath to Guptkashi

  Start your day with a yummy breakfast, and then you’ll enjoy a drive to Gaurikund. From Gaurikund, you’ll start your trek to Kedarnath by doli, pony, or helicopter at your own cost. Once you reach Kedarnath, you’ll visit Kedarnath Temple, which is a part of the Char Dham pilgrimage. Kedarnath has been named in honor of King Kedar. The land around the temple has been named Vrindavan in honor of the daughter of King Kedar. The temple is around a thousand years old and is known for its spiritual aura. After temple Darshan, you’ll trek down to the Hindu pilgrimage site, Gaurikund. From Gaurikund, you’ll drive to Guptkashi. After reaching Guptkashi, you’ll be transferred to your hotel and enjoy a pleasant stay.

  Trekking Route: If you’re going to Kedarnath by trek, you’ll be dropped at Sonprayag. From Sonprayag, you’ll have to hire a local jeep that will drop you at Gaurikund. From Gaurikund, you will start your trek to Kedarnath, which is around fourteen kilometers one way. You’ll follow the same route while returning.

  Kedarnath: Kedarnath Dham is the most famous pilgrimage site of Northern India. It is situated at 3584 meters on the banks of the Mandakini River and amidst the snow-clad Himalayan ranges. Kedarnath is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. Millions of devotees visit the shrine every year to seek the blessings of Shiva. Badrinath is also known for its breathtaking scenery and picturesque surroundings.

  As per the legend, after winning over the Kaurava, the Pandavas felt guilty of killing their own brothers and tried to seek redemption by seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva. But they couldn’t find Shiva easily as he took refuge at Kedarnath. When Pandavas followed Shiva, he dived into the ground and left his hump on the surface. Shiva’s remaining body appeared at four other destinations and is worshipped by the pilgrims as his manifestations. The face appeared at Rudranath, arms at Tungnath, hair with his head at Kalpeshwar, and belly at Madmaheshwar. Kedarnath and the four other shrines mentioned above are collectively known as Panch Kedar.

  Kedarnath Weather: Kedarnath experiences very cold weather for most of the year as it is situated at a high altitude. Winter here is very cold, and summer is pleasant and cool. During the summer, the average temperature ranges around 20°Celsius. If you’re visiting Kedarnath during this season, wear light woolen clothes. The Winter season is very cold in Kedarnath, with temperatures falling to even 0°Celsius. Kedarnath experiences snowfall during this season. You should not visit Kedarnath during this season due to the extreme weather conditions.

• Day 03 – Guptkashi to Haridwar

  Relish a mouth-watering breakfast and get ready for a scenic drive to Haridwar via Rishikesh. Rishikesh is known to be the land of yoga, spirituality, adventure, and art. It is situated on the bank of the Ganga River and is surrounded on all three sides by the Shivalik range of the Himalayas. Rishikesh is known to be the birthplace of yoga. The prime attraction in Rishikesh is the abandoned Beatles Ashram, which gained prominence after the Beatles band visited here. Rishikesh is also a sacred site where you can witness the Aarti at Triveni Ghat, which will purify your soul and leave you enthralled. You can visit the popular attractions of Rishikesh like Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. Once you have explored Rishikesh, you’ll be dropped at Haridwar, and your tour will finally come to an end.