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Kedarnath Tungnath Chandrashila - Overview

Kedarnath - One of the most revered temple destinations of India, Kedarnath town is nestled in the mighty Garhwal Himalayas. The town, built around the revered Kedarnath temple, is located at an altitude of 3,580 m, near Chorabari glacier, which is the source of the Mandakini river. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the ancient temple has exquisite architecture and is built of extremely large but evenly shaped grey stone slabs. A conical rock formation inside the temple is worshipped as Lord Shiva in his “Sadashiva” form.  The Kedarnath temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a part of Char Dham pilgrimage circuit, and is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in India. Behind the Kedarnath temple, stand the Kedarnath peak, Kedar Dome and other Himalayan peaks.

Tungnath and Chandrashila - The Chopta - Tungnath - trek is the best destination for trekkers. The Chopta region has many treks and trails cutting through jungles and grasslands. Chandrashilla, Tunganath, and Devariyatal are the best-known trekking routes in the Chopta region. Because of an abundance of birds, Chopta is popular among birdwatchers. Nestled at the foothills of the Himalayas, rests a place of divine energies and enchanting nature popularly known as Chopta Tungnath Trail, situated in the Rudraprayag district. A trail that takes you through a forest full of rhododendron flower trees and wide grasslands. Not many people were aware of this ethereal place until it became famous for its picturesque views and activities related to trekking. It is the highest abode of Lord Shiva and upholds the dignity of one of the Panch Kedar. This trek is meant for both summer and winter activities where we can let ourselves be free from the city lives and sit in the lap of nature

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Trek Schedule : Kedarnath Tungnath Chandrashila

Boarding Preference:
Delhi to Delhi
  • 1

    Report at New Delhi at 2pm and departure to Rishikesh by train, reach Rishikesh in the evening and night halt.

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    Popularly referred to as the Mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand, Chopta at an approximate altitude of 2,608 meters is a slice of paradise tucked away in the Garhwal Himalayas.

    Today we leave Rishikesh and drive to Chopta via Devprayag, Dharidevi, Rudraprayag. Reach Chopta by evening and night halt.

  • 3

    Chopta Tungnath Chandrashila is an attractively charming and a rustic village with picturesque Garhwal Himalayas

    Today, we have an early morning wake up and get ready for the trek. After breakfast, we head towards Tungnath and Chandrashila trek. 

    The Highest Shiv Temple in the world and the abode of Lord Shiva at Tungnath takes a few hours to reach traversing the snowy mountains. After paying respects to this incredible place, we proceed to Chandrashila Peak. 

    We return to the campsite by noon and after lunch, we drive towards Phata and arrive to Sonprayag by nightfall.

  • 4

    Today, we start early morning from Sonprayag Phata and drive towards Gaurikund which is the town situated at the base of the arduous trek to Kedarnath. After a quick rejuvenation by taking the holy bath in the Gaurikund bathwater spring, we start our trek towards the Kedarnath shrine. The climb and the complete trek of Kedarnath is of 16 kilometers.

    After reaching Kedarnath, we can visit the area and explore the divine region. Evening Aarti at the temple and night halt at Kedarnath.

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    Kedarnath - We wake up in the midst of divine beauty and witness the stunning golden rays of the rising sun falling on the temple.

     The temple is beautifully placed at a divine location, the beauty of nature blends perfectly with the deep sense of gratitude. The air appears to be reverberating with the name of Lord Shiva amid the mighty snow-clad peaks, enchanting meadows and forests of the lower mountain range of Himalayas.

    After enriching our souls and paying deep respects to Lord Shiva, we retrace our steps to Gaurikund and drive to Sonprayag for night halt.

  • 6

    Today, we have an early morning breakfast, we get an opportunity to pay our respects and visit the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath (winter home of Kedarnath) and then proceed to Rishikesh.

    We explore Rishikesh in the evening after arrival and Night halt at Rishikesh. 

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    Rishikesh - Known as the "Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas" and "Yoga Capital of the World, The holy city of Rishikesh, in the base of the Himalayas, holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for local Hindus.

    The Rishikesh White Water Rafting has become one of the most visited places in this region and we will not miss our chance to explore this fascinating experience.

    We also have plenty of other places to explore in Rishikesh like Laxman Jhula, participate in the Aarti of holy Ganges and spend rest of our time in walking down this divine place.

    After a soul filling journey into the mountains, we return to New Delhi in evening and proceed for our return journey home.

Location


Things to Carry:

  • Backpack (40 to 60 Litres) 
  • Trekking Shoes (with rubber sole) 
  • 3-4 Cotton shirts 
  • 2 Trekking Pants or track pants 
  • Sweater OR Pullover OR Jacket 
  • Thermal wear (optional) 
  • Daypack (optional if you are offloading the backpack) 
  • Waist Pouch (to keep important things handy) 
  • Woollen Scarf or Buff 
  • Woollen & Cotton socks (4-5 Pairs) 
  • Chappals 
  • Gloves (1 pair woollen, 1 pair waterproof) 
  • Light raincoat or Poncho 
  • Headlamp or Led Torch (with extra batteries) 
  • Trekking Pole (optional) 
  • Water Bottle 
  • Lunch Box 
  • Electoral Powder or ORS or Glucon-D 
  • Sewing Kit (Thread, Needle, Buttons) 
  • Sun glasses (Avoid Blue Shade) 
  • Note book & Pen 
  • Camera (optional) 
  • Toiletries (Sunscreen, Cold Cream, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Shampoo, etc.) 
  • Small and big plastic bags 
  • Backpack Rain cover 
  • Personal medical Kit (Pain Killer, Band-aid, antiseptic cream, cotton)

Important Notes:

Fees do not include

      # Lunch from New Delhi to New Delhi # Clothing of personal nature like trek shoes, kit bags, day packs, down jackets and other special clothing etc. # Meals during transit from New Delhi to Base Camp and back, # Medical expenses (apart from first aid). # Insurance. # Any kind of shopping, mineral water, optional sight-seeing, and any other expenses of personal nature. # Bag offloading charges. # Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities or any emergency evacuation expenses. # Any other item not mentioned in the cost include section.

Fees Include

      # Transportation & common accommodation from New Delhi to New Delhi . # Dinners from New Delhi to New Delhi and Breakfast from Rishikesh to Rishikesh. # Sleeping bag, mattress, tents, kitchen tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required). # Professional outdoor experts, guide, cook and support staff. # All necessary entry fees and permits. # First aid medical kit. # Porters/mules to carry common equipment.