Book Panch Kedar Tour Package Starting Cost ₹ 45,000

Tour Overview

Panch Kedar Pilgrimage Tour includes Yatra to the 5 holiest lord Shiva shrines scattered across a route of length; 170kms in the Garhwal Himalayan region.

The five Panch Kedar shrines include the shrines of Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar and Kalpeshwar. The valley located in between rivers, Alaknanda and Bhagirathi has all these 5 Kedar. Panch Kedar Yatra is one of the most difficult pilgrimage tours as most of the journey needs to be completed through trekking. Embark on this auspicious Panch Kedar tour to get spiritual solace.

Tour Highlights

Short sightseeing of Haridwar.
Attend the enchanting Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri.
Witness the formation of the River Ganga at Devprayag.
Darshan at the Koteshwar Mahadev Temple.
Undertake a 14 km long trek towards Kedarnath Dham.

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Day 01 – Arrive Delhi and Delhi-Haridwar

Upon your arrival at Delhi airport/railway station you’ll be received by our tour representative who then drives you down to the sacred city of Haridwar. Haridwar is often looked upon as the ‘gateway to God’s world’ as all major pilgrimage Yatra to the high Himalayas start from Haridwar. On reaching check into hotel and later proceed for a short sightseeing of Haridwar. The places we visit during this sightseeing tour are Mansa Devi temple, Chandi Devi temple, Maya Devi temple and Daksheswara Mahadev temple. in the evening time, we visit the famous ‘Har-ki-Pauri’ Ghat of Haridwar to visualize the enchanting Ganga Aarti. Back to hotel for dinner and night stay.
Day 02 – Arrive Delhi and Delhi-Haridwar

Next morning we drive to Rudraprayag en route Devprayag. At Devprayag we visualize the formation of River Ganga as River Bhagirathi and River Alaknanda meet with each other. From Devprayag we head straight to Rudraprayag and check into hotel. During the evening we proceed to have a Darshan at the Koteshwar Mahadev Temple. Back to hotel for dinner and night stay.
Day 03 – Rudraprayag-Gaurikund-Kedarnath

Next morning we leave for Gaurikund post breakfast. Gaurikund is the base camp for Kedarnath Yatra trek. On reaching Gaurikund we start our 14kms long trek towards Kedarnath Dham. Kedarnath shrine apart from being one of the Uttarakhand Chardham is also one of the Panch Kedar. As per myths as lord Shiva dived into the ground in the guise of a bull in order to evade the Pandavas, his hump was left behind at Kedarnath. Thus the Jyotirlingam of Kedarnath Ji enshrined here is shaped like a bull’s hump. On reaching Kedarnath check into hotel and later proceed to attend the evening Aarti at Kedarnath Dham. Back to hotel for dinner and night stay.
Day 04 – Kedarnath-Guptakashi

Early in the morning, visit the Kedarnath shrine again and attend the morning Aarti therein. After Darshan trek your way back to Gaurikund and then drive towards Guptakashi. Guptakashi is the place where lord Shiva is said to have concealed himself for sometime from the notice of the Pandavas. On reaching Guptakashi check into hotel for dinner and night stay.
Day 05 – Guptakashi-Gaundhar

Next morning after a light energy-packed breakfast we start our 17kms long trek towards Gaundhar. On reaching we put up for the night in the camps.
Day 06 – Gaundhar-Madhyamaheshwar

Next morning we resume our trek from Gaundhar towards Madhyamaheshwar. After covering a distance of 17kms we reach Madhyamaheshwar. On reaching, check into camps for resting and freshening up. Later proceed to visit the Madhyamaheshwar shrine of lord Shiva. According to legends the lord’s belly or middle part fell on this spot and thus the name ‘Madhyamaheshwar’. Back to camp for dinner and night stay.
Day 07 – Madhyamaheshwar-Gaundhar

Next day we trek our way back to Gaundhar and check into camps for dinner and night stay.
Day 08 – Gaundhar-Ukhimath

Next morning we first trek a distance of 12kms to Jagasu and from there we drive at once to Ukhimath. According to legends this is the place where Usha, Vanasura’s daughter got wedded to Aniruddha, Lord Krishna’s grandson. On reaching Ukhimath, check into camps for dinner and night stay.
Day 09 – Ukhimath-Chopta-Tungnath-Chopta

Next morning we first reach Chopta and from Chopta we start our 4kms long trek towards Tungnath. On reaching Tungnath we have a Darshan at the lord Shiva shrine of Tungnath. According to legends Tungnath is the place where the ‘Bahu’ or hands of the lord had appeared after he disintegrated his body. After Darshan we trek our way back to Chopta and retire into camps for dinner and night stay.
Day 10 – Chopta-Panargufa

Post breakfast we leave for Sagar. On reaching we start our 10kms long trek towards Panargufa. On reaching check into camps for dinner and night stay.
Day 11 – Panargufa-Rudranath

Post breakfast we start our 12kms long trek towards Rudranath. On reaching we pay a Darshan at the Rudranath shrine of Lord Shiva. According to legends the face of Rudra or the lord had fallen at this spot. Post Darshan we retire into camps for dinner and night stay.
Day 12 – Rudranath-Dumuk

Post breakfast we start our 18kms long trek towards Dumuk. On reaching we retire into camps for dinner and night stay.
Day 13 – Dumuk-Kalpeshwar

Post breakfast we start our 14kms long trek towards the Kalpeshwar Mahadev shrine of Lord Shiva. According to legends the Jata or matted locks of the lord had fallen at this place. Post Darshan we retire into camps for dinner and night stay.
Day 14 – Kalpeshwar-Rudraprayag

Post breakfast we trek a distance of 9kms to Helang and then proceed towards Rudraprayag by road. On reaching check into hotel for dinner and night stay.
Day 15 – Rudraprayag-Rishikesh

Next morning we hit the road for Rishikesh, the country’s ‘Yoga Capital’ and a serene, idyllic place along the banks of River Ganges. On reaching check into hotel and later proceed to visit some of the major attractions of Rishikesh such as Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Neelkanth Mahadev temple, Parmarth Niketan, Vashistha Gufa. During the evening we enjoy the holy Ganga aarti at the Triveni sangam ghat of Rishikesh. Back to hotel for dinner and night stay.
Day 16 – Rishikesh-Delhi

Next morning you are driven to Delhi and dropped at the station/airport where our representative sees you off and you depart for your onward journey back home with lots of purity and piety in your heart.

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Inclusion and Exclusion

Inclusions

Welcome drink on Arrival at hotel (non-Alcoholic)
Accommodation on Double sharing basis at hotels.
Meals (Daily Breakfast )
All hotel taxes.
Driver T. A. D. A, Fuel Charges, Parking Fee, State Taxes
Sightseeing as per above Itinerary by Individual Vehicle
All taxes except 5% GST

Exclusions

Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, Cameras fees etc.
Entrance fees at any point.
Any kind of insurance.
Any Train, Airline’s fare, Ferry charges, Boating etc.
Any claim or delay charges due to natural calamities, landslide, road blockage etc. Or any other things which are not mentioned in the cost included column.
Rates are not Valid during Peak Season and festival holidays (Peak Season: During Christmas, new year, Diwali, Durga Pooja and long weekends or any event).

Things to Know

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q 1: What is the mythological significance of Guptkashi?

Ans: Guptkashi is considered to be the place where after the Kurukshetra war Lord Shiva hid himself, eluding the Pandavas. It is also called the "hidden Kashi" as it is associated with the sacred city of Varanasi. Devotees and pilgrims visit Guptkashi to seek spiritual solace and blessings. As per the legends, it is believed that Lord Shiva took the form of a bull and vanished into the earth resurfacing at various places in Uttarakhand in five different forms.

Q 2: Why should you visit Devprayag?

Ans: Devprayag is one of the most sacred towns in Uttarakhand where two mighty rivers, Alaknanda and Bhagirathi, merge together to form the Ganga River. It is also a cultural hub where you can witness the diversity and rich heritage of Uttarakhand. Devprayag is a hub of pilgrimage sites and temples like Dashrathshila Temple, Ragunathji Temple, Kyunkaleshwar Mahadev Temple, and Chandrabadani Temple.

Q 3: What are the delicacies you can enjoy at Rishikesh?

Ans: In Rishikesh, you can enjoy many tasty vegetarian delicacies. Some popular dishes include chole bhature (fried bread with spicy chickpea curry), aloo puri (spicy potato curry with fried bread), pani puri (suji or atta crisp hollow shells served with tangy water), and traditional sweets like rabri and jalebi. Additionally, health-conscious people can enjoy salads, fresh fruit juices, and organic dishes.

Q 4: What are the famous sacred sites of Haridwar?

Ans: Haridwar has many sacred sites that hold lots of spiritual prominence. Har Ki Pauri is one such sacred site where you can attend Ganga Aarti and see the footprint of Lord Vishnu. Mansa Devi Temple is another sacred destination that is accessible by cable car or trekking. Other sacred destinations that you can visit in Haridwar include the Chandi Devi Temple which honors Goddess Chandi and Maya Devi Temple, a well-known Shakti Peetha. You can also visit Daksheswara Mahadev Temple which has an association with the Daksha yagna legend and honors Lord Shiva.

Q 5: What are Panch Kedars?

Ans: The Panch Kedars are five sacred Hindu temples in Uttarakhand’a Garhwal Himalayan region dedicated to Lord Shiva. They include Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar, Kedarnath, Tungnath and Kalpeshwar. Each temple has a deep association with Lord Shiva's specific body part: Tungnath with the arms, Kedarnath with the hump, Madhyamaheshwar with the navel, Rudranath with the face, and Kalpeshwar with the matted hair. Devotees undertake treks to these sites, seeking enlightenment and spiritual blessings.