Panch Kedar Trek

Joshimath to Kalpeshwar to Urgam Village

Maximum Altitude: 2100 m

Drive: 19 km

Trek: 3 km

• Kalpeswar is a 19 km drive from Joshimath and you will be driving there soon after your breakfast.

• Reach Kalpeshwar Temple, the first one of the five temples of the Panch Kedar, located at an altitude of 2134m.

• Spend some time at the place which is a favorite spot for meditation for sages.

• Feel mesmerized looking at the entire valley filled with flora and fauna of vibrant colors.

• Start on a 3 km trek to reach Urgam Village and head towards the homestay, your accommodation for the night.

• Enjoy a meal with the locals and delight in knowing about their lifestyle, tradition and culture.

Urgam to Kalgot

Maximum Altitude: 2182 km

Trek: 12 km

• Enjoy a mouthwatering breakfast at the homestay before you embark on a trek to Kalgot as per your Panch Kedar trek itinerary.

• Kalgot is located at an altitude of 2183 m above sea level and you will be trekking for 12km.

• Feel captivated as you trek through dense forest and listen to the sound of cascading waterfalls in the backdrop.

• Delight in the vista of apple orchards and potato cultivation as you proceed through the Ugram valley.

• Finally, reach Kalgot and rest at a homestay with a Garhwali family for a night

Kalgot to Panar Bugyal

Trek: 14 km

• Next day you will embark on another enjoyable trek of 14 km to reach Panar Bugyal.

• Enjoy climbing uphill through dense forest and delight in the serene ambience during your journey.

• Trek through lush farm fields, and meadows, and climb up rocky hills.

• Reach Panar Bugyal and enjoy a stay in a tent in the midst of natural beauty and majestic mountains.

Panar to Rudranath and Return

Maximum Altitude: 2286 m

Trek: 8 km

• Wake up to a breathtaking view of the scenic Panar Bugyal and start your day with a delicious breakfast.

• This is the day you will be reaching the second temple of the Panch Kedar Trek, Rudranath, located at an altitude of 2286 m from sea level.

• Reach the temple to offer your prayers to the Lord Shiva.

• Feel enchanted looking at the spectacular panoramic view of the Himalayas, Nanda Ghunti, Nanda Devi, Trishul and other such majestic mountains.

• Head back to Panar to spend your night at the tent.

Panar to Sagar Village

Maximum Altitude: 2900 m

Drive: 32 kms

Trek: 14 km

• The sixth day of your trek will find you heading towards Sagar village by trekking.

• Trek for 14 km from Panar to Sagar village, passing through high-altitude grasslands and thick forests.

• Reach Sagar Village and begin your road journey for 32 km to reach Chopta, known as Switzerland of the Garhwal region.

• Feel mesmerized as you reach Chopta and take a look at the beautiful vista laid before you.

• Take a rest in a guest house at Chopta for the night.

Chopta to Tungnath (3680 m. By Trek) to Chandrashila and Back to Ukhimath (9 km. By Trek and 25 km. By Drive)

• Feel excited as you start the seventh day of your Panch Kedar Trek as this is the day you will be trekking to reach Tungnath, the highest Lord Shiva temple in the world.

• Tungnath is located at an altitude of 3680m above sea level and is an approximately 3.5 km trek from Chopta.

• Embark on an easy trek for around 4 hours and trek through thick forests, and lush alpine fields.

• Feel mesmerized looking at the snow-capped Himalayan ranges surrounding you as you reach the temple and offer your prayers.

• Trek further up to reach Chandrashila (meaning "Moon Rock"), a summit above Tungnath temple located at an altitude of 4000 m. above sea level.

• Get the breathtaking view of the Himalayas from Chandrashila and take a look at the Nandadevi, Bandarpunch, Trisul, Kedar Peak, and Chaukhamba peaks.

• Trek down and then drive back to Ukhimath to spend the night at a guest house in the town.

Ukhimath to Kalimath (20 km. By Drive) to Ransi (1765 m., 7 km. By Trek)

• Day 8 will find you driving from Ukhimath to Kalimath.

• Reach Kalimath and start trekking towards Ransi, located at a height of 1765 m. above sea level.

• Trek through the rocky trail and reach Ransi.

• Spend the night at a camp

Ransi to Gaundhar

Maximum Altittude: 3073 m

Trek: 7 km

• Your ninth-day Panch Kedar trek itinerary will include a trek from Ransi to Gaundhar, located at 3073 m above sea level, the base camp for trekking towards Madhyamaheshwar.

• On the way, stop at the meeting point of Madhyamaheshwar, Ganga River and Markanga Ganga River and spend some time looking at the stunning view.

• Reach Gaundhar, and spend the night at a camp

Gaundhar to Madhyamaheshwar

Maximum Altitude: 3490 m

Trek: 10 km

• Start your trek from Gaundhar to Madhyamasheswar on the 10th day of your trekking tour.

• Trek for around 5 to 6 hours through the well-graded trail with thick forest, lush fields, and slopes.

• Reach Madhyamasheswar, located at the height of 3490 m above sea level and feel delighted looking at the typical north Indian-style temple.

• Settle in a campsite for night.

Madhyamaheshwar to Gaudhar

Trek: 10 km

• Wake up to the incredible view of the prominent peaks of Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Neelkanth and others.

• Start the trek along the same route as the previous day towards Gaudhar.

• Reach Gaundhar and stay overnight in the camp.

Gaundhar to Ransi

Trek: 6 km

• You will trek from Gaundhar to Ransi on Day 12.

• Trek through a scenic trail for 6 km.

• Reach Ransi, and stay overnight at the camp in Ransi.

Ransi to Kalimath (13 km. By Trek) and Kalimath to Gaurikund to Guptkashi (1319 m., 39 km. By Drive)

• Day 13 will see you covering around 13 km of the trek distance from Ransi to Kalimath.

• The trekking route will pass through thick forests and streams.

• Reach Kalimath and drive to Gaurikund via Guptkashi.

• Halt at Guptkashi to visit some ancient temples.

• Reach Gaurikund and retire in a hotel for the night.

Gaurikund to Kedarnath

Maximum Altitude: 3584 m

Trek: 16 km

• Feel excited to start your journey to the famous Kedarnath Temple, located at a height of 3584 m. above sea level.

• Trek through the amazing route with a stunning view of the valley and the river.

• Arrive at Kedarnath, and get ready for an overnight stay at a camp.

Kedarnath to Gaurikund (16 km. By Trek) and Gaurikund to Guptkashi (30 km. By Drive)

• Wake up on the morning of the last day of your Panch Kedar Trek and visit the Kedarnath Temple to offer your prayers.

• Start the trek down from Kedarnath to Gaurikund on the same route.

• Reach Gaurikund, have lunch and drive towards Guptkashi to end your trekking trip with wonderful memories.

You can take one of the 3 Panch Kedar trek route to reach the Rudranath Temple.

• You can continue from Devgram via Kalgot.

• You can reach from Helang to Saggar by road and then trek to reach Rudranath Temple.

• The third route will take you from Saggar to Rudranath via Panra and after descend via the Nala Pass and cross the Anusuya Devi temple.

Trekkers must be careful about a few pointers during their trek. This will make their journey safe and enjoyable. A few tips to note are:

• Climatic conditions in high altitudes are different from the plains; So, take time to get acclimatized to high altitudes.

• State Government guidelines need to be followed.

• Get your medical checkup done to ensure fitness before you go on a trek.

• People with heart, respiratory and blood pressure problems should not go trekking without a doctor’s advice.

• The trek is also not recommended for pregnant ladies.

• Pay attention to your trek instructor to enjoy a safe and sound trek.

• Do not waste water as it is precious in the hills.

• Save the environment by not using plastic bags during your trek.

• Do not use earphones during trekking, it might make you unmindful.

• Provide a valid ID card during the time of check-in.

• Hotels and camps are basic in nature and do not provide luxury.