Day 01
Arrive Haridwar – Guptkashi (205 Km / 7 to 8 Hours)
Start the Kedarnath Dham Yatra with your arrival in Haridwar in the morning. Proceed to drive for Guptkashi. Guptkashi is a small village visited by pilgrims taking the Kedarnath Yatra. Once you reach the village, check in to the hotel or camp. Before your trek the next day, get your biometric test done. Rest of the day is free to explore the Guptkashi town.
Check out the major tourist attractions of the town like Vishwanath temple, Ardhnareshwar temple and Manikarnik Kund. The hill town is an important stop on the route to char dham yatra. Overnight stay.
Day 02
Guptkashi – Sonprayag – Kedarnath (30 Km + 20 Km trek)
Early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Sonprayag. From Sonprayag, pilgrims will start the 20 km trek to Kedarnath. You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek at your own cost.
On the way of your yatra, come across the Mandakini River Stream; a tributary of Ganga, making Kedarnath a picturesque paradise. One of the main tributaries of the Ganga it originates at Kedarnath and flows form Gaurikund. With the continuous chants of 'Jai Bholenath', you come across various mountains and the lush green jungles. Sometimes the mist would envelop the mountains and slowly lift away, revealing a shiny blinding-white peak that threatens to rupture the skies.
After reaching, you check into the government camps or cottages. Further, take your dinner and have a comfortable night stay at the camp.
Day 03
Kedarnath – Sonprayag –Rudraprayag/ Srinagar (20 Km trek + 30 / 55 Km drive)
Today, early morning you get up before dawn. Take bath and get ready to at the temple by 4:45 am for the 'Abhishek’ to Kedarnath Shiva. Every pilgrim can go inside Garbha Griha and touch the idol. You can also bend or lie with your head touching the deity etc.
After darshan and puja you come out of the temple and return to the Govt. Camps / Lodges. Later you will start the return trek of 20 km from Kedarnath to Sonprayag. The vehicles are parked in Sonprayag Car parking and you will assisted to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight at Rudraparyag/ Srinagar.
Day 04
Rudraparyag/ Srinagar – Rishikesh – Haridwar (205 Km / 6 to 7 hours)
Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Rishikesh a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world.
On reaching Rishikesh get ready for sightseeing. Here you visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. The hanging bridges are beautiful offering picturesque views of the surroundings. Rishikesh is also popular for some exciting adventures such as white river rafting (in Holy River Ganges and Shivpuri), kayaking, bungee jumping and trekking. Get a refreshing experience with Ayurvedic massage and attend classes at various yoga centers
Evening drive to Haridwar. Get assisted drop at Haridwar Railway Station.
