Trekking In Garhwal » Kedar Tal Trekking
Kedarnath, where hundreds of pilgrims arrive from all regions of India, the path proceeds at first along the sacred Bhagirathi river, then through dense forests and grassy areas as far as Lata. From there it is a 5-hour drive to Gangotri, where the second part of the trek starts. Near Gaumukh, close to the Source of the Ganges, you will experience the strange view of half-naked saddhus in the lotus position, meditating on the bank of the bubbling stream pouring out the glacier. Further up, Tapovan is a grassy area withnumerous brooks, surrounded by snowy peaks. It is a round-trip itinerary starting in Kedarnath, along the sacred Baghirathi river, then heading west, through dense forests and grassy areas. The northern part of the itinerary will offer magnificent views of several high altitude lakes. |
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climb from where you feel that there is little else left to be see. It is as if you are a part of this majestic setting of snow peaks. The trail then descends to Arwatal and to Mana the last village on the Chinese frontier. The trek fittingly ends at Badrinath with a visit to the holy temple.
Itinerary For Kedar Tal Trek:
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi where you will be met and transfered to your hotel. (Hotel B&B)
Day 02: Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh by bus (5h)
We will go on a sightseeing tour of Haridwar, which is an important pilgrimage place.
Day 03: Haridwar - Gaurikund (2000m) by bus (9h)
Day 04: Gaurikund - Kedarnath (3600m) in 6h.
This is a steep climb where we will walk with hundreds of pilgrims from all over India. The forest slowly gives way to splendid views of Mount Kedarnath (6940m).
Day 05: Seightseeing in Kedarnath
Kedarnath is one of the most important Indian pilgrimage places. The temple, built in the 8th century and dedicated to the goddess Shiva, is magnificently surrounded with snow-capped peaks.
Day 06: Kedarnath - Gaurikund in 4h.
Day 07: Gaurikund - Maggu (3050m) in 6h.
After a 4-km drive to Sonprayag, we trek upwards through dense forest.
Day 08: Maggu - Panwali Khanta (3150m) in 5h.
After a short climb, we follow a pleasant trail over a flat area, and descend towards the meadows of Panwali Khanta.
Day 09: Panwali Khanta - Ghuttu (1600m) in 6h.
We climb up to Khinko La (3500m), then descend through a magnificent tropical forest and rice-fields.
Day 10: Ghuttu - Baghi Chatti (2600m) in 5h.
We continue our way through forest and rice-fields to a ridge trail. From the top, the view towards Mount Garhwal is quite impressive.
Day 11: Baghi Chatti - Budakedar (1530m) in 4h.
An easy day, all-downward, through fields and forests.
Day 12: Budakedar - Belak Khal (2750m) in 6h.
The trail passes through a succession of tiny villages: Agund, Jhala and Pangrana. Magnificent high-alpine panorama. |
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Day 13: Belak Khal - Lata (1700m) in 3h - 22 Kms
Drive to Uttarkashi.
Day 14 : Uttarkashi - Rishikesh-155 Kms
Drive to Rihikesh. In the Afternoon arrive Rishikesh.
