Uttarakhand · starts in Haridwar
Haridwar to Guptkashi and Kedarnath Spiritual Journey in Uttarakhand
- Guptkashi 2N
- Kedarnath 1N
Where you stay
Guptkashi
2 nights
Green Valley Resort (Standard) · Standard room
Kedarnath
1 night
Hotel Aggarwal House (Standard) · Standard room
3 nights in 2 cities, 4 rooms with 3 extra beds. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Hotel
- Sightseeing
- Meals
- Pickup and drop
- Welcome drink
Trip details
- Duration
- 3 nights, 4 days
- Starts from
- Haridwar
- Transport
- Tempo Traveller ( 17 Seater ), A/C
- Hotels
- As listed in the stay plan
Day by day
Day 1 · Guptkashi
Haridwar Guptkashi (220kms/8-9hrs drive one way) Height: 1319 MTS.
Pickup from Haridwar & drive to Guptkashi via Moolgarh & Lambgoan. Enroute you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini river comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi, visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Guptakashi. Overnight stay at Guptakashi. Guptakashi:- The name Gupt Kashi means "Hidden Benares. Mythology describes how when the Pandava brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first concealed himself at Guptkashi, but later fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish fulfilled. There are more tangible connections as well-the Kedarnath pandas (priests) live in Guptkashi during the winter months, and after the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through Gupt Kashi on its way to Ukhimath (across the valley), where it stays for the winter. Guptkashi Weather - pleasant in summer, the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree Celsius. Cold in winters.
Night in Guptkashi · Green Valley Resort (Standard)
Includes: Dinner, Sightseeing
Day 2 · Guptkashi
Guptkashi / / Kedarnath(30kms by road & 19kms Trek one way) Height: 3384 MTS.
Morning after breakfast, drive for Sonprayag for trekking of kedarnath. (You have to leave hotel too early in the morning ) Enjoy Kedanrath Darshan & back your hotel. Overnight stay at Kedarnath. By Helicopter: Morning our driver will transfer you your prebook Helipad. After Back our car will drop you at Hotel for rest. By Trek: Morning our driver will drop you at Sonprayag then you have to take local jeep for Gourikund & then your trek start for kedarnath ji. After darshan you follow same & back to Sonprayag. There is big parking issue so driver will back other palace if his contact no. in not working then you have to arrange other taxi or wait for your driver & send the massage any other driver. Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar. Kedarnath Weather - Due to its high altitude the weather in Kedarnath remains cold for most part of the year. Summer here is cool and pleasant while winter is severe. During summer season the temperature varies around 20°Celsius. Light woolen wear is recommended. Winter season in Kedarnath is severe with mercury falling to as low as 0°Celsius. During this time the place experiences snowfall as well. Due to the extreme climatic conditions, this time is usually avoided by tourists.
Notes from the tour operator
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