Kedarnath Yatra: Shiva's Home

Pickup

Upon your arrival in Rishikesh, a representative of our company will pick you up at 5:30 in the morning. As a precaution, be sure to arrive in Rishikesh the day before and get enough rest the night before the journey. Our destination for the day is Guptkashi.

The Hidden Kashi

Do you know what Kashi (Varanasi) is? Kashi is one of the oldest cities of learning and the holiest of all sacred cities. At any given time, hundreds of enlightened beings dwelt here. Agasthyamuni visited this area and may have even visited this shrine. So Kashi and Guptkashi share the same importance. It is a hidden Kashi in the Himalayas. A number of other ancient shrines can be found in Guptkashi, among them the ancient Guptkashi Vishwanath Temple, which bears many similarities with the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. It is an ancient place to start your pilgrimage before visiting Kedarnath Valley.

16 km trek

We will arrive at Gaurikund early in the morning to begin our Kedarnath trek. We have a 16-kilometre trek ahead of us. Our goal should be to reach Kedarnath temple before sunset and participate in evening Puja; if we are lucky, we may even have Darshana. Upon reaching Kedarnath temple's base camp, settle down, enjoy strong ginger tea, delicious dinner, and rest.

Centre of Spiritualtiy

Kedarnath, which is located in this isolated valley of Uttarkhand, is the most significant source of spirituality for thousands of Yogis and billions of devotees anywhere on the globe. The valley where holy people and sages resided and attained Nirvana has served as a core of spirituality for approximately 25-50 thousand years. According to legends, Parvati and Shiva occasionally visited this location. Shiva- The first Yogi plunged into rapture and danced all over the mountains or remained still.### Seed of Enlightenment The Sanskrit words kedara ("field") and natha ("lord") are the sources of the name "Kedarnath," which means "the lord of the field". According to the scripture Kashi Kedara Mahatmya, this is where "the seed of enlightenment" sprouts. The site is one of India's 12 jyotirlingas. Along with other peaks, the towering Kedarnath peak (6,940 metres) looms behind the temple and accentuates the surrounding landscape. The place's energy permeates the body, mind, and heart even from a distance.

Kanti Sarovar - Lake of Grace

On this morning's hike, we will visit a glacier lake about an hour away from Kedarnath Temple. It was on the banks of Kanti Sarovar, where Shiva, the first Yoga Guru, taught these inner technologies to the Sapta Rishis, the first seven disciples of Yoga. Allow your mind to be filled with peace, harmony, and purity as you climb, ascend, and enjoy the breathtaking desolation of the area.

Vasuki Tal

Another option is to trek to this lake that is about 8 km from Kedarnath. 4135 meters above sea level, this high-altitude lake offers glorious views of Chaukhamba peaks amidst towering Himalayan pinnacles. The entire lake is dotted with a delightful Himalayan flower called Brahma Kamal which is only discovered at high elevations. This lake is believed to have been visited by Lord Vishnu at the auspicious festival of Raksha Bandhan. Either of these destinations can be visited during your stay at Kedarnath temple.

Descent

This is the fifth day, and we have given ourselves the time and space to fill our hearts and souls with the spiritual infusion of the temple, lakes, and mystic valley. Our day will begin with a robust breakfast, followed by a descent to Gaurikund, and then a drive to Guptkashi. Check in to the lodge, have some dinner, and enjoy the evening with the group after completing the Kedarnath Yatra.

Catch you later

We will have breakfast to start the day. After gathering our belongings, we will return to Rishikesh, where we will physically separate.

Accommodations: The majority of our nights will be spent in comfortable camps and homestays based on double or single or group occupancy. The accommodations on this journey offer the best location to explore the incredible natural wonders of the area. Guides: Experienced experts will travel with you the entire journey, and share their insights.

Pick-up point - Rishikesh: In accordance with your travel itinerary, we have arranged for all of your transportation requirements from Rishikesh to Kedarnath including drop-off. Our trip may be affected by poor road conditions and travel delays, and some days will require long transfers by road, rail, or air. How to reach: You can book a flight to Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is around 239 kilometres from Delhi Airport. From the Dehradun airport to Rishikesh, taxis are available. Visitors can board regular buses, trains or cabs from Delhi to Rishikesh.

Difficulty Level: The activity level for this journey is light to medium, thus fit travellers are recommended. This Journey may require walking on paths with steep ascents and descents, traversing uneven terrain, and ascending hills without handrails. There are a variety of itinerary variations, from easy to medium activities that suit you. Fitness: You may start by going for daily jogs, performing Surya namaskara, and squats a few weeks before the journey. The journey is suitable for people aged 18 to 60 years old. Height: You start from an altitude of 340 metres at Rishikesh and reach the highest point of 4,315 metres at Vasuki Tal.

Winter: Rucksack bag, trekking shoes/walking shoes, track pants, a windproof jacket, light woollen clothing, a sun cap, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, lip balm, torch/flashlight, a walking stick, water bottle, dry fruits and personal toiletries. Monsoon: A backpack with a rain cover, waterproof trekking/hiking shoes, trekking pants, windproof/waterproof jacket, thick fleece, woollen clothing, waterproof gloves, thick woollen socks, walking stick, raincoat/poncho, torch/flashlight, and toiletries General Items: ID Card(Driver’s license/Passport/Aadhar Card), Medical Certificate, Mobile phone, camera, diary, books, cash, debit card, emergency numbers, personal medicines(Digene, ORS, Diamox), etc.

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