Kedarnath Dham is one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites, located in the majestic Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. Situated at an altitude of approximately 3,583 meters near the banks of the Mandakini River, Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas in India.

Day 1: Haridwar / Rishikesh / Dehradun → Guptkashi

Distance: ~200–230 km | Time: 8–10 hrs

Route highlights:

Devprayag

Rudraprayag

Destination:

Guptkashi / Sitapur / Phata

Plan:

Start by 5–6 AM

Short stops at prayags

Reach by evening and rest

📍 Day 2: Guptkashi → Gaurikund → Kedarnath Trek

Drive: 30 km to

Gaurikund

🥾 Trek:

Distance: ~16–18 km

Time: 6–8 hrs (depending on pace)

Options:

Trekking (most common)

Pony / palki

Helicopter (from Phata/Sersi)

Arrival:

Kedarnath Temple

Evening:

Attend Aarti / Darshan

Overnight stay near temple

📍 Day 3: Kedarnath → Gaurikund → Guptkashi

Early morning:

VIP/regular darshan

Optional short hike:

Bhairavnath Temple

Return:

Trek down to Gaurikund (5–7 hrs)

Drive back to Guptkashi

Overnight stay

📍 Day 4: Guptkashi → Haridwar / Rishikesh / Dehradun

Distance: ~200–230 km | 8–10 hrs

Start early (by 6 AM)

Reach by evening