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SACRED MANITESTATIONS OF LORT SHIVA (Panch Kedar Trek) :

After the great war featured in Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna instructed the Pandavas to go to Himalayas & obtain darshan (blessings) of Mahadeva (Lord Shiva). This was necessary to purify them of karmas or sins incurred during the war, and in order for them to attain liberation or moksha. It is told that as they approached Gupta Kashi, Lord Shiva assumed the form of a bull and disappeared into the earth. Here appeared in 5 different places so that the Pandavas had to walk more than 300 kms & visit all 5 manifestations to complete their pilgrimage. This ancient pilgrimage became known as Panch Kedar Yatra (panch = 5/yatra = pilgrimage). For thousands of years, saints, sadhus & yogis have walked this route to propitiate grace of Mahadeva Lord Shiva is the God of meditation - eternal witness to the whole creation, our own least excited state of awareness. The unmanifest source of the universe - the home of all the laws of nature; he is MAHADEV - the Great God. When our awareness identifies with that supremely auspicious level of life (Shiva), we experience profound peace of mind: peace which surpasses the understanding.This is the grace of Mahadeva (lord shiva) & this is the fruit of the pilgrimage. Panch Kedar Trekking route, while visiting the temples en route, one can have lovely view of the peaks of Nanda Devi, Trishul and Devastan peak.

Punch Kedar are:
1. Kedarnath (3584 m)
2. Madhmaheshwar (3289 m)
3. Tungnath (3810 m)
4. Rudranath (2286 m)
5. Kalpanath (2134 m),

Duration : 16 Nights
Best Time : April-May-June & Sep-Oct.
Grade : Easy

DAY 01: ARRIVE DELHI:
On arrival at airport met our representative and transfer to hotel for overnight stay

DAY 02: DELHI - RISHIKESH (230 kms/6 ½ hrs)
Early morning take breakfast later drive to Rishikesh. Lunch enroute. On arrival at Rishikesh check into the hotel. In the evening visit Temples, Laxman Jhoola and Parmarth Niketan Arti darshan. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 03: RISHIKESH- PIPALKOTI (1219 mts) 218 kms/7-8 hrs
Morning after breakfast drive to Pipalkoti via Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karanprayag, Nandprayag (Prayag means the "Confluence"). On arrival check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 04: PIPALKOTI - HELANG- URGAM (2140 mts) 9 kms trek/3-4 hrs
In the morning after breakfast drive 15 kms to reach Helang. From her we will start our trek up to Urgam Village. We will cross Alaknanda River via Road Bridge. Urgam Valley is famous for its apple orchard, terraced fields and potatoes. Evening free to explore the fascinating Urgam Valley. Dinner and night stay in tents.

DAY 05: URGAM - KALPESHWAR - URGAM (2 kms ONE SIDE)
An early morning trek to the first Kedar (one of Panch Kedar). For this trek you have to prepare with packed lunch. The locks (hair) of lord Shiva worshiped in this temple.

DAY 06: URGAM- KALGOT (2255 mts)
After an early breakfast trek up to Kalgot Village through dense forest, lush green meadows. This is the tough day. Evening arrival at Kalgot village. Meet the locals, know their culture etc. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

DAY 07: KALGOT - RUDRANATH (2286 mts)
Morning trek up to the temple of Sri Rudranath, another form of lord Shiva. In this temple The face of the Shiva is worshiped. From here we can see a splendid view of Hathi Parvat, Nanda Devi, Nanda Ghunti, Trishuli and other group of peaks. You can also visit the Suryakund, Chandrakund, Tarakund which is located nearby the temple. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

DAY 08: RUDRANATH- SAGAR- MANDAL (18 kms trek/8 kms DRIVE)
Morning after breakfast trek down to Sagar Village through the dense forest and meadows. Up on arrival at Sagar drive to Mandal. Mandal is also known Cherapunji of Garhwal. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

DAY 09: MANDAL- CHOPTA (2900 mts) - TUNGNATH (19 kms/2 hrs/trek 3.5 kms
Morning after breakfast drive to Chopta. Chopta is situated at an altitude of 2900 m from the sea level. The place provides a panoramic view of the Himalayas and the surrounding areas. Up on arrival at Chopta trek to Tungnath (the third Kedar) with packed lunch. Tungnath is situated at the height of 3680 mts from the sea level the highest in India. the trek is three kms upward. Enroute you will find lush green meadows and you can see the entire range of snow clapped Himalayan range. Upon arrival at Tungnath Temple and visit the temple. After relax one can trek Chandrashila peak 1 kms ahead. Dinner and overnight stay in Tungnath.

DAY 10: TUNGNATH - CHOPTA - JAGASU - GAUNDHAR
In the morning trek back to Chopta and from here drive to Jagasu (45 kms/2 hrs). From here trek up to Gaundhar. The confluence of Madmaheshwar Ganga and Makandya Ganga is the last place that is worth a visit before one reaches Madmaheshwar. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

DAY 11: GAUDHAR - MADHMAHESHWAR (3289 mts)
Morning after an early breakfast start trek (18 kms/5-6 hrs) up to Madhya Maheshwar (the forth Lord Shiva temple of Panch Kedar). It is believed that the navel mid part of the body reappeared at this shrine after disappearing at Kedarnath. On arrival set camp here. Here you see the magnificent view of Chaukhamba, Kedarnath and the Neelkanth peaks. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

DAY 12: MADMAHESHWAR - GAUNDHAR
In the morning trek back to Gaundhar. Dinner and overnight stay in tent.

DAY 13: GAUNDHAR - JAGASU - GUPTAKASHI -GAURIKUND (2250m)
After an early breakfast 12 km trek to Jagasu and from drive to Gaurikund (80 kms). Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 14: GAURIKUND- KEDARNATH (3584 mts)
Morning after breakfast drive to Gaurikund and from here 14 km trek up to Sri Kedarnath, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.

DAY 15: KEDARNATH - GAURIKUND- RUDRAPRAYAG
Morning after breakfast visit Kedarnath temple, trek down to Gaurikund and drive to Rudraprayag through river Mandakini. Check into hotel. Evening visit the confluence of Alaknanda & Mandakini Rivers. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 16: RUDRAPRAYAG - HARIDWAR (140 kms/4-5 hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to Haridwar via Devprayag (Confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi. From here the Holy River Ganges starts). From Haridwar catch a train for Delhi. Arrival at Delhi by night. Upon arrival at Delhi transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 17: DELHI DEPARTURE:
Morning after breakfast full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Evening transfer to airport to catch a flight for onward destination.