PanwaliKanta Kedarnath Trek

Detail Itinerary

• Day 01:Arrive- DelhiOn arrival meeting and assistance at the Airport followed by the traditional welcome by garlanding and then escorted transfer to your hotel . Rest of the day at leisure . overnight at hotel
• Day 02:Delhi – Haridwar(210 Kms, 6 hours drive approx)In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and drive towards Haridwar, Upon arrival at Haridwar, check in at the hotel. In the evening we will go to Har-ki-pouri for worship at Ganges Ghats. Overnight at hotel.
• Day 03:Haridwar – Uttarkashi (160 Kms, 6 hours drive approx)In the morning after breakfast drive towards Uttarkashi. Upon arrival at Uttarkashi check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
• Day 04:Uttarkashi – Lata – Belak Khal (2750m)In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive towards Lata village, from where we begin our Trek, The Trek from here to Belak is over a well laid out path passing through thick forests. The path climbs gradually into a side valley with trees of Oak, Pine, Fir and Rhododendrons lining the entire path. Belak is a high Mountain meadow with summer settlements of villagers from the valley who move up with their cattle for grazing. Arriving at Belak by late afternoon. In the evening we explore this beautiful meadow. Overnight at Tents
• Day 05:Belak Khal – Budhakedar (1530 meters, 6 hours)In the morning after having our breakfast we will trek to the village of Budhakedar, an important place in Garhwal which houses the old temple of Kedar (Shiva). The people of this village are mostly farmers. Enroute we will passes the tiny villages like Pangrana, Jhala & Agund. Overnight at Tents.
• Day 06:Budhakedar – PanwalikanthaIn the morning after having our breakfast with packed lunch Trek to Panwali Khanta, another high mountain meadow. From here we will be able to have magnificent panoramic views of the entire Garhwal Himalayas including Gangotri, Kedarnath, Kedardome, Chaukhamba, Trisul, Kamet, Nanda Devi and many other peaks. We climb up to Khinko La (3500m), then descend through a magnificent tropical forest and rice-fields. Overnight at Camps.
• Day 07:Panwali Khanta – Maggu (3050m) – Triuginarain (1990m) in 5hIn the morning after having our breakfast with packed lunch Trek to Triuginarain (1,982 m), where as per Hindu mythology, the lord Shiva got married to goddess Parvati.. At the end of the ridge the path descends steeply to Maggu Ki Chatti, an abandoned village, which was used by pilgrims in the earlier days. A steep descent through a very thick forest brings you to Triuginarain. Overnight at Tents
• Day 08:Triuginarain – Gaurikund – KedarnathIn the morning after breakast Trek to Road head of Sonprayag then 15 Minutes drive to Gaurikund. From here we will start our trek 14 km is dotted with shops and tea stalls which offer respite to the pilgrims who brave out the five hour steep climb to Kedarnath. The walk is over a well laid out path and quite steep at certain bends, the noisy river Mandakani flows to your right all along the trail. Kedarnath, is a huge temple village and right in the center stands the ancient temple of Kedarnath. Overnight at hotel
• Day 09:Kedarnath – UttarkashiIn the morning after having the Darshan at Temple, trek towards Gaurikund. Upon arrivla at Gourikund drive towards Uttarkashi. Upon arrival Uttarkashi, check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
• Day 10:Uttarkashi – Rishikesh( 135 Kms, 5 drive approx)In the morning after breakfast drive towards Rishieksh. Upon arrival at Rishikesh check in at the hotel. In the afternoon, after a short relax visit Laxman Jhoola and Temples of Rishikesh. Overnight at hotel.
• Day 11:Rishikesh – Haridwar – Delhi- DepartureIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive towards Haridwar railway statiion, to catch the train for Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, transfer to IGI airport to catch the flight for Onward Destination.