Panch Kedar Complete Sacred Shiva Trail (14 Days / 13 Nights)
Kedarnath, India | 14 Days / 13 Nights
Overview
Panch Kedar represents the five divine manifestations of Lord Shiva in the Garhwal Himalayas: Kedarnath (the hump), Madhyamaheshwar (the navel), Tungnath (the arms), Rudranath (the face), and Kalpeshwar (the hair locks). This transformative 14-day expedition is a sacred spiritual quest across remote high-altitude meadows and pristine temples.
Highlights
- Rare Pilgrimage
- All 5 Kedars
- Sacred Himalayan Peaks
- Experienced Pahadi Team
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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1
Haridwar to Guptkashi
Drive along Mandakini river to Guptkashi base.
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2
Trek to 1st Kedar: Shri Kedarnath Dham (3,584m)
Trek up from Gaurikund to Kedarnath. Evening Aarti inside sanctum.
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3
Kedarnath to Ransi Village (Base of Madhyamaheshwar)
Descend to Sonprayag and drive to Ransi traditional stone village.
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4
Trek to 2nd Kedar: Shri Madhyamaheshwar (3,497m)
16 km trek through dense oak forest and Gaundar waterfall to Madhyamaheshwar.
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5
Budha Madhyamaheshwar Sunrise & Descent to Ransi
Early morning hike to Budha Kedar for Chaukhamba reflection lake view. Trek back to Ransi.
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6
Ransi to Chopta & 3rd Kedar: Shri Tungnath (3,680m)
Drive to Chopta. Trek to the highest Shiva temple on earth and Chandrashila.
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7
Chopta to Sagar Village & Trek to Panar Bugyal
Drive to Sagar village. Trek 12 km through alpine meadows of Panar Bugyal with Trishul view.
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8
Panar Bugyal to 4th Kedar: Shri Rudranath (2,286m)
Trek across Pitradhar to the mysterious natural rock cave temple of Rudranath (Lord Shiva's face).
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9
Rudranath to Helang / Urgam Valley
Trek down through Anusuya Devi dense forest to Mandal village and drive to Urgam.
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10
5th Kedar: Shri Kalpeshwar (2,200m) & Return to Haridwar
Short walk to Kalpeshwar cave temple where Lord Shiva's Jata (hair) is worshipped. Complete Panch Kedar Mahayajna and return drive.
What's included
- ✓All road transportation from Haridwar to Haridwar
- ✓13 Nights Homestay, GMVN Guest House & Alpine Tents
- ✓All meals on trek, hot herbal teas, and energy snacks
- ✓Pahadi guide, mountain porters, and temple permissions
- ✓Special Rudrabhishek pooja arrangements at all 5 temples
Not included
- •Personal porter for individual backpack
Explorer Reviews
"Private tea ceremony and the dawn bamboo walk felt sacred — zero crowds, total serenity."
— Riya Sharma, Kyoto Imperial Serenity & Ancient Trails
"Every transfer, meal and guide was world-class. The Glacier Express carriage alone was worth the trip."
— Riya Sharma, Swiss Alpine Horizons & Glacier Express