Panch Kedar Trek

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Items	Price (₹)	Items	Price (₹)
River Rafting (with Safety Kayaker)	1500	Bungee Jumping	2500
Offloading (Backpack)	1600	Single Occupancy Tent	1600
Trekking Shoes Rental	550	Down Jacket Rental	550
Trekking Pole Rental	250	Poncho / Rain Cover	200
Gloves	200	Thermal Water Bottle	300
Insurance	100 / day

History and Legends of the Panch Kedar Trek

The Panch Kedar Trek is one of the most sacred journeys in the Indian Himalayas, linking five revered temples of Lord Shiva — Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar, and Kalpeshwar — all nestled in Uttarakhand’s Garhwal region.

According to legend, after the Kurukshetra war, the Pandavas sought forgiveness from Lord Shiva for the bloodshed. The Lord, avoiding them, took the form of a bull and disappeared into the earth at Kedarnath. His body parts reappeared at five different places, each sanctified as a Kedar shrine — the hump at Kedarnath, arms at Tungnath, face at Rudranath, navel at Madhyamaheshwar, and hair at Kalpeshwar.

Since then, devotees and trekkers alike undertake this sacred route as a symbol of devotion, repentance, and spiritual awakening. The Panch Kedar Trek not only follows the mythological footsteps of the Pandavas but also offers a deep connection with Himalayan spirituality and timeless legends.

Panch Kedar Trek Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Rishikesh to Guptkashi/Sonprayag
Drive to Guptkashi or Sonprayag
Overnight stay at Sonprayag.

Day 2

Sonprayag to Kedarnath (18 km trek)
Begin your trek to Kedarnath Temple from Gaurikund.
Overnight stay near Kedarnath Temple.

Day 3

Kedarnath to Sonprayag
Trek back to Gaurikund and drive to Sonprayag.
Overnight stay at Sonprayag.

Day 4

Sonprayag to Ukhimath via Ransi Village and Gaundhar Village
Drive to Ransi Village and trek to Gaundhar Village.
Overnight stay at Gaundhar Village.

Day 5

Gaundhar Village to Madhyamaheshwar (15 km trek)
Trek to Madhyamaheshwar Temple.
Overnight stay near Madhyamaheshwar Temple.

Day 6

Madhyamaheshwar to Gaundhar Village and Drive to Ukhimath
Trek back to Gaundhar Village and drive to Ukhimath.
Overnight stay at Ukhimath.

Day 7

Ukhimath to Chopta and Trek to Tungnath Temple (4 km trek)
Drive to Chopta and start the trek to Tungnath Temple.
Visit Tungnath Temple and enjoy the views.
Overnight stay near Tungnath Temple.

Day 8

Tungnath to Chopta and Drive to Sagar Village.
Trek back to Chopta and drive to Sagar Village.
Overnight stay at Sagar Village.

Day 9

Sagar Village to Lwity Bugyal (12 km trek)
Trek to Lwity Bugyal through lush meadows
Overnight camping at Lwity Bugyal.

Day 10

Lwity Bugyal to Rudranath Temple (6 km trek)
Trek to Rudranath Temple.
Visit the temple and enjoy the serene surroundings.
Overnight stay near Rudranath Temple.

Day 11

Rudranath to Sagar Village (18 km trek)
Trek back to Sagar Village or drive to Gopeshwar.
Overnight stay at Sagar or Gopeshwar.

Day 12

Sagar/Gopeshwar to Kalpeshwar Mahadev and Drive to Rudraprayag/Rishikesh
Visit Kalpeshwar Mahadev Temple.
Drive back to Rudraprayag or Rishikesh for the conclusion of the trek.

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Trek Price: ₹45000