Lord Shiva is the god of gods. In Hinduism, he is considered the creator, destroyer and transformer of the universe. Followers come from thousands of miles to get a glimpse of the Jyotirlinga in Kedarnath. the twelve Jyotirlinga, the holy Kedarnath temple is of uttermost importance.
Places to visit
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Rishikesh,
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Haridwar,
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Kedarnath Temple,
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Rudraprayag,
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Gauri Kund,
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Bhairav Temple,
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And much more in en-route
Trip Information
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Difficulty level: Easy Moderate
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Season for visit: Monsoon
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Trip Duration: 8 Days 7 night
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Ex. Ahmedabad, Kedarnath, Srinagar, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Sonprayag, Guptkashi
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District: Uttar Pradesh
Tour Date (2024)
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Jun : 1-5-9-11-17-21-25-29
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July : 3-7-11-15-19-23-27
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Aug : 6-13-20-27
Mode of Travel
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Innova/sumo/Bolero/Winger or Tempo Traveler (Ex Haridwar as per the group size)
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Trek for kedarnath
Meals
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Simple veg food (Dinner + breakfast) starting from Haridwar to last day breakfast at Haridwar.
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Kedarnath Food (Breakfast + Dinner) additionally chargeable.
Stay
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2N Stay at Haridwar - Savitri Lok / Hotel Thakurji / Hotel Shivmurti
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2N Stay at Guptkashi - Trans Himalaya
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1N Stay at Kedarnath.
Cost Per Person
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Package |
Train Type |
Sharing (1 Room) |
Package Cost |
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Ahmedabad to Ahmedabad |
Non-A/C Sleeper |
3 to 4 Sharing |
13500/ Per Person |
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Ahmedabad to Ahmedabad |
Non-A/C Sleeper |
2 Sharing |
15000/ Per Person |
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Ahmedabad to Ahmedabad |
3rd A/C Sleeper |
3 to 4 Sharing |
15500/ Per Person |
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Ahmedabad to Ahmedabad |
3rd A/C Sleeper |
2 Sharing |
17000/ Per Person |
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Haridwar to Haridwar |
NA |
3 to 4 Sharing |
11500/- Per Person |
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Haridwar to Haridwar |
NA |
2 Sharing |
13000/- Per Person |
Itinerary (Day Wise)
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A Train from Ahmedabad-Haridwar.
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Stay at Haridwar from Delhi Airport/Railway Station board a taxi to Haridwar and night stay at hotel at Haridwar (Enjoy Holy Ganges River, nearby Temples and explore a lot of Pooja/worshipping ways.
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The journey will begin from Haridwar shore of the holy Ganga River and ends in Sonprayag, which is at the coast of Mandakini River. (If NH is open, then Rishikesh or else participants have to report at Dehradun. This will be confirmed over email after booking).We shall leave from Rishikesh at 6 a.m. after breakfast.
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During this journey, we will visit various cities, Himalayan villages, and the three "Prayags," i.e., the Devprayag, Rudraprayag, and Karnapyrayag. On the way, participants will get to see the holy "Sangam" or union of two Rivers-Bhagirathi and Alaknanda. This union is blissful, divine and a visual treat to the eyes.
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Srinagar is another treat that falls into our route, the entire road journey is full of scenic views. We bet your heart would be filled with joy and excitement of a thrilling journey. Depending on the traffic, we shall reach Sonprayag by 2 p.m. (approx). Sonprayag is the base of the Kedarnath trek. By the time we get here, it would be lunchtime. Hence we shall have lunch and rest.
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Sonprayag is by the shore of the Mandakini river. In the evening, you can enjoy the fresh and clean river water, just sitting by the river and watching it flow endlessly is peace in itself.
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After spending a peaceful evening, we shall have dinner and then head back to beds to get ample rest and prepare ourselves for the next day's trek.
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After a hearty breakfast w e start early morning around 7 a.m. from Sonprayag and head towards Gaurikund. Gaurikund has two hot water springs. You may wish to relax and enjoy the natural sauna of these hot- water springs.
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From Gaurikund, our actual trek begins, which is approximately 16 km to Kedarnath temple. This is a steep and moderate level trek that requires basic physical fitness. Before the tour begins, the physical fitness of ever y visitor will be assessed. People with respiratory issues and high blood pressure must avoid this trek. It's a highaltitude trek; hence one must consult a doctor before trekking.
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While trekking, you will be surrounded by snow-clad mountains. Despite all the hardships, the beauty of this trek is astounding. Glaciers and waterfalls are spread all-around the valley with cool breeze and heavenly scenic views. You will forget all the worldly worries, and your heart would be filled with sheer happiness. In 5-6 hours, i.e. at around 3 p.m., we shall reach Kedarnath Valley where we will have our lunch and rest.
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In the evening, participants can attend the evening "Aarti" or prayer at the temple which lasts for one hour. Let your soul get drenched in the sacred vibes of prayers and let your spirituality take you to the divine world of Lord Shiva. It gets quite cold here at night. The nights at the valley are special as you can feel the sacredness inside and outside.
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The next morning at 7 a.m., the morning prayers begin. You can see the beautiful golden rays of the rising sun falling on the temple. We must stand in the queue for our turn to worship (for darshan) and offer the offering to Lord Shiva.
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Once we are done with morning prayer at the temple. we shall head back to Sonprayag and then have a rest night at Sonprayag, we will have a night at the hotel.
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Check out from hotel and drive to Haridwar, on the w a y sight-seeing and we will go on a return road trip again till Haridwar. After reaching Haridwar we will have a night stay at hotel enjoy the last evening together, share our experiences and feels of Kedarnath Temple Trek.
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Check out from Haridwar. Reach Railway Station and board train for your hometown/ Delhi for flight.
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Reach Ahmedabad with lots of cherish-able memories and time with the group. After this soul nourishing journey of the Kedarnath, we shall bid adieu each other from the dropping point. This journey and this trek are going to change you and your inner self. This trek will fill us within immense peace, calm and happiness as if Lord Shiva has blessed us.
Package Includes
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Ahmedabad to Ahmedabad (Train Transportation)
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Accommodation at Haridwar, Guptkashi and Kedarnath Temple premise (Sharing will be as per selected package for 5 nights.)
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Breakfast and Dinner on all stay.
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First aid Medical Kit.
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Trek Permits of treks where required.
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Experienced trek guide and support staff included.
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A Taxi will be provided from Day 3, Starting from Haridwar until Day 6, dropping off at a hotel near the railway station in Haridwar.
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Note: In Kedarnath, night stay rooms will be shared by 6 to 7 persons.
Package Excludes
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No kind of insurance or medical expenses are included.
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Any kind of personal expenses or for portersor ponies are notincluded.
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Any otherfood&beveragechargesotherthanfoodmenu arenotincluded. (On localshoporduringtransfertoand from Rishikesh to Sonprayag)
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Any other costing involved due to any kind of natural calamity, forcedcircumstancesareoutofourcontrol.
Important Note
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In case of transferring a trek to a friend, he/she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements by MOJ TOURISM
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Change of batches depends on the availability in the trek MOJ TOURISM holds the right to change/cancel the policies, without prior notice
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You can cancel your trek by calling at +91 70164 80793, 79900 89480 to confirm.
Rules & Regulations
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This is not a leisure tour but a memorable adventure camp.
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Discipline shall be maintained during the camp and all the instructions given by the guide/instructor shall be strictly followed.
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Smoking, tobacco, alcohol & drugs are strictly prohibited and if anyone get to be caught, immediately cancellation of member’s participation and NO further service/return ticket/refund will be paid.
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The campsite area permits only pure veg food.
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Photography in defense and restricted areas are strictly prohibited and can lead to defense actions
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During camp, stay/accommodation/sanitary facilities for girls and boys are separate (couples can stay together).
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Speaking abusive languages is strictly prohibited and can lead to cancellation of participation in the camp.
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Shorts are not allowed during trekking and other camp activities, due to camp atmosphere, conditions and discipline.
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No participant will be allowed to leave the hotel/guest house for any reason without the permission of the Tour manager.
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Entry in the kitchen area & equipment store is strictly prohibited for all.
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Throwing garbage while trekking or visiting to places is completely not acceptable.
