Trip Overview
Kedarnath temple houses idols of various gods and goddesses, including Lord Shiva, Parvati, Lord Krishna, five Pandavas and their wife Draupadi, Nandi, Veerabhadra, and more. The temple is 85 feet tall, 187 feet long, and 80 feet wide, with walls 12 feet thick made of strong stones. There is a belief that the idol of Shiva in Kedarnath has decayed, and its head is now in the Doleshwar Mahadev Temple in Bhaktapur, Nepal. Bhairo Nath temple is considered the protector of Kedarnathji, and it is necessary to
visit it during the opening and closing ceremony of Kedarnath Temple. It is believed that when the temple is closed, Bhaironathji keeps away demons to protect the shrine.
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Highlights
Day Wise Itinerary
Day 1: Departure from Delhi
For Delhi pick-up, we will pick you up between 10:00 pm to 10:30 pm from Kashmiri Gate/Akshardham/Vaishali metro station and transfer you by AC Tempo Traveller/private car. We will start our spiritual journey with the Jaikara Baba Kedarnath and proceed to Guptkashi We will stop for a delicious dinner at a famous and decent roadside dhaba Throughout the journey, we will have fun activities such as antakshari, dumb charades, dancing sessions, and other interactive games.
Day 2: Explore Sangam & Reach Guptkashi/Phata
* Reach Devprayag in the morning, freshen up, and then have breakfast. Enjoy the beautiful view of the Sangam of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda. * En route, visit the Maa Dhari Devi Temple, which is situated on a river. You will have the opportunity to have darshan in the temple, and you will also see a beautiful waterfall on the way to Phata (see pic below). * In the evening, reach GuptKashi/Phata or Sonprayag and check into your hotel. Enjoy your dinner and get a good night's sleep to prepare yourself for the Kedarnath Trek the next day.
Day 3: Gaurikund | Kedarnath Trek
* Wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and have breakfast. Then proceed towards Gaurikund to start your trek. You can hire a pony from here if you prefer. * During the trek to Kedarnath, you will see numerous beautiful waterfalls, and there are also many resting points where you can get a chance to try buransh juice. * Reach Kedarnath Temple by evening and participate in Sandhya Pooja and Live Aarti Don't miss this opportunity * Check into a hotel/camp and enjoy your dinner before staying overnight
Day 4: Kedarnath Darshan | Bhairo Baba | Trek Down
* Get up early in the morning, freshen up, and go for darshan at Kedarnath and Bhairo Baba Shrine. Take a moment to feel the spiritual atmosphere and admire the beautiful Garhwal Himalayan range surrounding the temple. It truly feels like Shiva's home. * After darshan, trek down to Gaurikund and reach Sonprayag. Check into the same hotel in Guptkashi again, enjoy a delicious dinner, and stay overnight. You will feel blessed and grateful for this divine experience.
Day 5: Transfer to Rishikesh/Haridwar
* Wake up early morning and have breakfast. * Check out from the hotel and start your journey from Guptkashi/Phata/Sonprayag to Haridwar/Delhi. * Along the way, you may get the opportunity to participate in Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh or Haridwar (subject to timing and availability).
Day 6: Delhi Drop
* Along the way, you may get the opportunity to participate in Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh or Haridwar (subject to timing and availability). Day 6: Delhi Drop We hope that your journey to the holy land of Kedarnath was an unforgetable spiritual experience. May Baba Kedarnath Ji's blessings continue to guide and protect you on your journey through life. * As you reach Delhi in the early morning, we hope that you carry back with you beautiful memories of the divine and the majestic Himalayas. Let these memories inspire and uplift you in your daily life, and remind you of the incredible power of faith and devotion.