Panch Kedar Yatra

Panch Kedar Yatra Package

About Panch Kedar Yatra Tour Packages:

If you enjoy trekking and want to push yourself beyond your limits, this Panch Kedar yatra package is for you. This Panch Kedar tour package includes the most stunning lifetime experience that will make you wonder why Uttarakhand is renowned as the real heaven.

Fixed Departure Date 28-May-2024 - Plan Now

There are few places in the world where you can experience the natural beauty, magnificent peaks, majestic sunrise, and sunset as well as seek the blessings of Shiva. This Panch Kedar trek package includes visits to five famous Shiva temples: Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar, and Kalpeshwar trek. To make booking the Panch Kedar yatra package cost is around 30k - 40k which varies on size of the group. For query or detailed information, contact us at +91-7252885525 or drop mail at info@bizarexpedition.com

History of Panch Kedar

According to legends, the Pandavas were guilty of killing their cousins & relatives, in the battle of Mahabharata. In order to get rid of their sins, they went in search of Lord Shiva to seek his blessings. But Lord Shiva was deeply annoyed with Pandavas & took refuge in the form of a bull at Kedarnath. When Pandavas came to know about his location, they approached him but Lord Shiva disappeared into the ground. Later his body parts reappeared at different locations which are popularly known as Panch Kedar. His Hump appeared in Kedarnath, Arms surfaced at Tungnath, face at Rudranath & hairs at Kapleshwar. The detailed Panch Kedar trek itinerary is given below.

Madhymaheswar Temple Images

Madhymaheswar Temple Image (Panch Kedar Uttarakhand)
Budha Madhymaheswar Lake Image -Panch Kedar
Yatris/Preist Madhymaheswar Temple (Panch Kedar Uttarakhand)
Madhymaheswar Doli Image (Panch Kedar Uttarakhand)

Day wise Panch Kedar Itinerary

Day 1 Haridwar – Sonprayag (Drive -204 kms/07 hrs approx)

After breakfast drive to Sonprayag via Devprayag & Rudraprayag. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.

Day 2 Sonprayag – Gaurikund(Drive -5 Km/20 mins approx) Gaurikund - Kedarnath (Trek-17 km one way)

Start early in morning to reach Gaurikund on time. On arrival start ardous walk on well paved trail to Kedarnath, entire route is steep with level walk at few stretches. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.

Day 3 Kedarnath - Gaurikund (Trek back) Gaurikund – Ransi (Drive - 65 Kms/4 hrs approx)

After blissful Darshan of Kedarnath Temple return back to Gaurikund and proceed drive to Ransi. Ransi is starting point of Madhyamaheshwar Trek. Night halt at Ransi Village.

Day 4 Ransi – Bantoli via Gaundhar (Trek 6 Kms)

It will easy walk on descending trail with level walk alongside of river with stretch of moderate ascent. Night stay at Bantoli

Day 5 Bantoli– Madhyamaheshwar (Trek 10 Kms)

Today trek will start with moderate ascent which get tougher as you ascend to Khatra, Nanu, Moukheem & Koon. Night stay at Madhyamaheshwar.

Day 6 Madhyamaheshwar – Ransi (Trek back) Ransi – Chopta (Drive 40 Kms/02 hrs approx)

Start trek back to Ransi, on arrival start drive to Chopta for overnight halt.

Day 7 Chopta – Tungnath ( Trek – 4 Kms) & Tunganth – Chopta (Trek back)

The trail to Tungnath temple is moderate with steep climb in some stretches however scenic view of surrounding keep rejuvenate the climbers. After darshan of Tungnath temple trek back to Chopta for overnight stay.

Day 8 Chopta-Sagar (Drive-30 km/01 hrs approx) Sagar – Panar Bugyal (Trek 10 Kms)

You will be driven to Sagar Village. Commence the uphill trek to Panar Bugyal which passes through Pung Bugyal, Mauli Karak, Luiti Bugyal. Night stay at Panar.

Day 9 Panar Bugyal - Rudranath (Trek 8 km) Rudranath – Panar Bugyal (Trek back)

Start the hike on gradient path with level walk & down hill descent after Pitradhar. After darshan return back to Panarbugyal for night halt.

Day 10 Panar bugyal– Sagar Village (Trek back) Sagar Village- Urgam (Drive-60 km/ 02 hr approx)

After breakfast start trek down to Sagar and on arrival proceed drive to Urgam Via Helang. Night halt at Urgam.

Day 11 Urgam – Kalpeshwar (Trek- 02 Km) Kalpeshwar – Urgam (Trek back) Urgam – Rudraprayag (110 Km/3 hr approx)

It is an easy trek of 2 kms from Urgam village of Helang. Post darshan return back to Urgam & start drive to Rudraprayag for overnight stay

Day 12 Rudraprayag – Haridwar(Drive-162 km/ 06 hrs approx)

After breakfast drive to Haridwar to connect for onward destination.

Inclusions

  • Breakfasts, lunches, Teas and dinners
  • Accompanying guide for Trek.
  • Transportation Ex-Haridwar.
  • All park entrance fees and trekking permits.
  • Accommodation in tents/homestay/guesthouse.
  • Ponies & Porter during treks.
  • Things to Carry:

  • Warm clothes like windproof jackets, full sleeve sweater, thermal inner wears, woolen caps, and socks, mittens and scarf.
  • Comfortable clothes like T-shirts, trousers/lower, etc.
  • Raincoat or poncho to protect from rains or snowfall.
  • Trekking stick (not compulsory).
  • Trekking or hiking shoes.
  • Water bottles.
  • Sunscreen lotion, lip balms, skin ointment and first aid kit/basic medications (or prescribed if any).
  • Torch or flashlights with extra cells and bulbs.
  • Personal toiletries and towels.

Exclusions

  • GST
  • Any International or Domestic Air or Rail Tickets.
  • Meals/drinks not mentioned.
  • Any expenses of laundry, porter, tips, camera fee, ropeway charges, entrance charges.
  • Any travel, medical health insurance, or any other expenses incurred due to bad weather, road closure, landslides, etc., and anything not specified in cost included.
  • Any increase in the govt. taxes.
  • Any service not specified in inclusions.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations received 46 days (or more) of departure will incur a penalty of 10% per person.
  • Cancellations received within 45-31 days of departure will incur a penalty of 25% per person.
  • Cancellations received within 30 -15 days of departure will incur a penalty of 50% per person.
  • Cancellations received within 14 days of departure will incur a penalty of 100% per person.
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Panch Kedar – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the opening & closing dates of Panch Kedar Temples?

Here is the list of Panch Kedar opening & closing dates 2023 (Tentative)*-

Panch Kedar
Panch Kedar Opening Dates 2024
Panch Kedar Closing Dates 2023 
Kedarnath Dham 14 May 2024*
15 Nov 2023
Kalpeshwar temple Open throughout the Year Open throughout the Year
Madhy-Maheswar Temple 22 May 2024* 22 Nov 2023
Rudranath 9 May 2024* 18 Oct 2023
Tungnath Temple 26 May 2024* 1 Nov 2023

2. What is Panch Kedar?

Panch means five & Kedar means Shiva. Panch Kedar is a very important circuit for Shaiva followers. This circuit contains five spiritual Shiva Dham which are - Kedarnath, Kalpeshwar, Madhmaeshwar, Rudranath & Tungnath.

3. What is the mythology related to Panch Kedar?

According to legends - After the great Mahabharat battle Pandavas felt guilty for the massacre, and to get free from the sins they needed Shiva blessings. But Shiva was not willing to give redemption for their bad work. And to hide from the Pandavas, Shiva transformed himself into a Bull and dive to the ground. But Bhima recognized the bull as none other than Shiva then he caught the bull with his tail and hind legs. The bull vanishes into the ground and reappears at five different places- Hump in the Kedarnath, two forelegs in the Tungnath, Nevil & stomach in the Madhy-Maheshwar, face at Rudranath and hair-lock in Kalpeshwar. Together these five places are called Panch Kedar.

4. How many Kedar are there in Uttarakhand?

In Uttarakhand, there are a total of five Kedar which is known as Panch Kedar. Panch Kedar contains five Shiva Temples which are at the remote locations of Uttarakhand. These five temples are Kedarnath, Kalpeshwar, Madhmaeshwar, Rudranath & Tungnath

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