Kedarnath – Chopta – Tungnath

Report at Pune Rilway Station

Pick Up Point: Majnu ka Tila around 10:00 pm. (if your package is from Delhi) You will be reaching early morning to Dehradun where you will be meeting your fellow travellers (if any).

Pick Up Point : Dehradun ISBT around 6am – 8am (if your package is from Dehradun with Rishikesh) Drive from Dehradun to Rishikesh, check in our Camps Fresh up and have Brunch at Campsite before we head out for 10 – 12km River Rafting Come back to the campsite, change and head out for local sightseeings Evening snacks and games Dinner and Sleep

Pick Up Point : Dehradun ISBT around 6am – 8am (if your package is from Dehradun without Rishikesh) Pick Up Point : Rishikesh around 10 am The journey begins from Rishikesh or Dehradun shore of the holy Ganga River and ends in Sonprayag, which is at the coast of Mandakini River. We shall leave from Rishikesh at 6 a.m. after breakfast. During this journey, we witness various cities, Himalayan villages, and the three “Prayags, ” i.e., the Devprayag, Rudraprayag, and Karnapyrayag. On the way, we get to see the holy “Sangam” or union of two rivers- Bhagirathi and Alaknanda. This union is a visual treat to the eyes. It’s so blissful and divine. Srinagar also falls into this route, the entire road journey is full of scenic views. We bet your heart would be filled with joy and excitement. This is a thrilling journey. Depending on the traffic, we shall reach Sonprayag by 2 p.m. approximately. Sonprayag is the base of the Kedarnath trek. By the time we get here, it would be lunchtime. Hence we shall have our lunch and rest. Sonprayag is by the shore of the Mandakini river. In the evening, you can enjoy the drizzle of the river water. To sit by the river and watch it flow endlessly is peace in itself. After spending a peaceful evening, we shall have dinner and then head back to beds to get ample rest and prepare ourselves for the next day’s trek.

We start early morning around 7 a.m. from Sonprayag and head towards Gaurikund. Before we start, we shall have our breakfast. In Gaurikund, there are hot water springs. You can enjoy that for the time being. From Gaurikund, our actual trek begins, which is approximately 16 km to Kedarnath temple. This is a steep trek. It’s a moderate level trek that requires good physical fitness. Before the tour begins, the physical fitness of every visitor is checked there. People with respiratory issues and high blood pressure must avoid this trek. It’s a high altitude trek; hence one must consult a doctor before trekking. While trekking, we can see snow-clad mountains from a distance. Despite all the hardships, the beauty of this trek is astounding. Glaciers and waterfalls surround this valley. The cool breeze and the scenic views are heavenly. You will forget all the worldly worries, and your heart would be filled with sheer happiness. In 5-6 hours, i.e. at around 3 p.m., we shall reach Kedarnath Valley. Now we shall have our lunch and rest. In the evening, we can attend the evening “Aarti” or prayer at the temple. The evening aarti lasts for one hour. Let your soul get drenched in the sacred vibes of prayers and let your spirituality take you to a different faith and divinity world. It gets quite cold here at night. This night at the valley is a special one as you can feel the sacredness inside and outside of you.

The next morning at 7 a.m., the morning prayers begin. You can see the beautiful golden rays of the rising sun falling on the temple. We must stand in the queue for our turn to worship (for darshan) and offer the offering to Lord Shiva. Once we are done with morning prayer at the temple, we shall head back to Chopta and and then have a rest night camping in the mountains.

Check out from the camp, head to Chopta. Start trek to Tungnath temple (2 hrs one side), enjoy the 360 view of Himalayas. Start your descend to Chopta and drive to Rishikesh/Dehradun/Haridwar afterwards. After this soul-nourishing journey to the Kedarnath, we shall bid adieu each other from Rishikesh/Dehradun. This journey and this trek are going to change you and your inner self. This trek will fill us with immense peace, calm, and happiness as if lord Shiva has blessed us. All hail Lord Shiva. Check in Haridwar and fresh up for Ganga Arti ( if your package is with Haridwar ) Stay in Haridwar

Wakeup late, have breakfast and checkout Local market sightseeing Catch our Train to Pune