Day 0
The Journey Begins
- 10:00 PM meet at Rohini East/West metro parking area
- Meet the trip lead and fellow yatris
- Overnight journey towards Haridwar
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Kedarnath Dham Yatra 2026
A guided pilgrimage from the river confluences of Uttarakhand to the sacred Kedarnath valley.
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Destination
Kedarnath, Uttarakhand
Altitude
11,755 ft
Route Overview
Set at 11,755 ft, Kedarnath is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a powerful Himalayan pilgrimage. The journey combines sacred river towns, a demanding 16 km ascent, temple aarti and the remarkable landscape around the Mandakini valley.
Haridwar / Delhi
Devprayag
Rudraprayag
Guptkashi
Sonprayag
Gaurikund
Kedarnath
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Into the Heart of the Himalayas
- Early-morning stop at Har Ki Pauri
- Drive via Devprayag, Dhari Devi and Rudraprayag
- Arrive at Guptkashi, Sersi, Sitapur or Phata
- Dinner and overnight at the resort
Day 2
The Climb of Faith
- 04:15 AM drive to Sonprayag and local shuttle to Gaurikund
- Begin the 16 km trek to Kedarnath
- Reach the temple area and attend evening aarti
- Overnight in the selected camp or room category
Day 3
A Moment with Mahadev
- 04:00 AM morning darshan
- Visit Bheem Shila, Bhairavnath Temple and Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi
- Trek down to Gaurikund and shuttle to Sonprayag
- Return to the resort for dinner and rest
Day 4
Carrying the Mountains Back
- 05:15 AM visit to Triyuginarayan Temple
- Breakfast, checkout and Omkareshwar Temple at Ukhimath
- Riverside meal stop near Rishikesh
- Reach Delhi around midnight
Journey Gallery
Inclusions
- Delhi/Haridwar return travel in a premium 26-seater traveller
- 2 hotel nights near Guptkashi or Sitapur and 1 Kedarnath-top stay
- 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Professional trip lead, medical oxygen and registration support
- Tolls, parking, state permits and driver allowance
Exclusions
- Lunches during the journey and stays
- Mule, pony, palki or helicopter services
- Sonprayag-to-Gaurikund shared shuttle fare (approximately ₹50)
- Extra stay or food caused by weather or landslides
- Anything not explicitly listed under inclusions
What to Carry
- Carry a heavy jacket, sweatshirt and several pairs of warm socks
- Pack a sturdy poncho or raincoat
- Wear broken-in trekking shoes with good grip
- Carry an original Aadhaar card and a photo copy
Travel Notes
- Drink water at regular intervals during the trek
- Follow the trip lead and monitor altitude symptoms
- Carry personal medicines, sunscreen and a power bank
- Use registered transit providers if you need assistance
Need help choosing?
Talk to the Ghumakkad Trails team for route, stay and fitness guidance.
Still have questions?
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