Kedarnath & Tunganath backpacking trip From a Tourist to Traveller

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Batch	Yes
Operator	Trippydia
Destination	Uttarakhand
Duration	7
reporting	Haridwar
end_point	Haridwar
Food	Breakfast, Dinner, Unlimited, Jain Available
ideal_time	May to June, Sep to Oct
Weather	Cold, Very Cold, Rainy, Windy, Dry, Humid
Suitability	Beginners, Experienced, Family, Couple(s)
min_age	8
accommodation	Budget, Standard
itinerary	Arrival at Haridwar - travel to Rishikesh Reach Haridwar early morning, and proceed towards Rishikesh check into the hotel have your breakfast after Breakfast we are going for River Rafting Visit “Ram Jhula” and “Laxman Jhula” at Rishikesh. Explore Rishikesh and try some adventure activities & explore cafes at Rishikesh. At 6 pm attend the world-famous Ganga Aarti. Rishikesh – Guptkashi (220kms/8-9hr) Height: 1319 MTS. Meet our driver and head towards fata/ Guptakashi via Devprayag & Rudraprayag. En route, you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini river comes from Kedarnath, drives alongside the river to reach Guptakashi. We will break our journey at Dhari Devi Temple ( Temple at middle of River) Overnight stay at Fata / Guptakashi. Guptkashi – Kedarnath Ji (30kms by road & 19kms Trek one way) Height: 3384 MTS. We wake up early morning today for today is the big day of our trip - darshan of Bholenath ji. After breakfast drive to Gaurikund, start your trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath. Visit Kedarnath Temple. Overnight stay at Kedarnath Kedarnath Temple– Lord Shiva’s seat, is among the most popular of all pilgrimage seats, which are included in the Chardham yatra. Every year, millions of devotees flock here to seek the solace of mind and experience spiritual enrichment. Kedarnath Located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, the temple is situated near the source of the Mandakini River, which exceeds its beauty and spirituality. Kedarnath – Fata / Guptkashi (30kms by road & 16kms Trek one way) In the Morning Darshan at Kedarnath Temple Return to Gaurikund by Trek. Later drive to Guptakashi. overnight stay at fata/ Guptakashi Fata/ Guptkashi – Tungnath (75kms by road & 4 km Trek one way) Duniya ka sabse highest shiva temple me jana hai. In the morning drive to Chopta and start the trek to Tungnath, it’s approx 4 Kms trek. On arrival at Tungnath Mandir, Pooja and Darshan, Later trek down to Chopta and get ready for camp fun. Overnight stay at Chopta Camp Chopta – Haridwar In the morning after breakfast, head towards Haridwar Reach Haridwar by afternoon. Our trip ends here but depending on the time you've left at hand, you may join us exploring the colourful culture of Haridwar and tasty street food. At 6 pm attend the world-famous Ganga Aarti then bid our goodbyes.
things_to_carry	Warm clothes, gloves, good warm sweaters, jackets, inner thermal wear Windcheater/Raincoat, cap, sunglasses, towel, napkin, sanitary requisites small shoulder bag/backpack/day pack Non disposable water bottle (at least 1 litre), Torch, Spare batteries for torch, Shoes, Flip flops, Camera (optional), Dry snacks and munching, energy bars Sun cream, cold cream, moisturizers Personal medicines if any Smiling face and positive attitude
things_not_to_carry	This one is VERY important. Here's the list Alcohol, smoke, Pan-gutka, Tobaco Wireless, Valuables and Jewelry (unless you can take care of yourself and you are responsible for it if you bring) Paper plates, Plastic disposable water bottles and other cutlery items Negative attitude and fear
inclusion	Travelling from Mumbai to Mumbai by 2nd sleeper or 3rd AC Train and private vehicle Stay for 6 nights on sharing basis on Hotels/ guest house/ Camps Food- Breakfast and Dinner veg meal All permits, tolls, entry fees etc. Expertise and Guide charges First Aid Lifetime experience
exclusion	Anything that is not mentioned in inclusions. Packed water. Travelling food from Mumbai and returning. All meals at Haridwar and Rishikesh you can explore traditional food. Any adventure activities like River Rafting Any emergency cost. Porter or pony charges. Lunch for all days.
advisory	Mumbai to Mumbai Package available if you book before 3 months of the trip Please check the date for Ex Haridwar with team Wild Trekkers. This is a Backpacking and Adventurous trip not a leisure/luxury trip. Physical fitness is important for the trek. Carry your own luggage. Avoid trolleys or handbags, shoulder bags are compulsory. Khacchar and helicopter is available to reach temple Prior booking is essential for Helicopter bookings (subject to availability). Kedarnath is a pilgrim destination so cleanliness and respect of that place is our responsibility. The itinerary is subject to change. While all the locations mentioned in the itienrary are covered during the trip, weather conditions and prevailing circumstances may always influence the order of the above-mentioned route. With over a decade of us operating in this remote region, and with our trips remaining as organic and responsive to the vagaries of nature as possible, our itineraries remain flexible and adaptive.

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suitability

Beginners, Experienced, Family, Couple(s)

location

Uttarakhand

duration

7 Days

min age

8 Years

weather

Cold, Very Cold, Rainy, Windy, Dry, Humid

ideal time

May to June, Sep to Oct

reporting

Haridwar

end point

Haridwar

food

Breakfast, Dinner, Unlimited, Jain Available

Accommodation types

Budget, Standard

Things To Carry:

Warm clothes, gloves, good warm sweaters, jackets, inner thermal wear
Windcheater/Raincoat, cap, sunglasses, towel, napkin, sanitary requisites
small shoulder bag/backpack/day pack
Non disposable water bottle (at least 1 litre), Torch, Spare batteries for torch, Shoes,
Flip flops, Camera (optional), Dry snacks and munching, energy bars
Sun cream, cold cream, moisturizers
Personal medicines if any
Smiling face and positive attitude

Things NOT To Carry:

This one is VERY important. Here's the list

Alcohol, smoke, Pan-gutka, Tobaco
Wireless, Valuables and Jewelry (unless you can take care of yourself and you are responsible for it if you bring)
Paper plates, Plastic disposable water bottles and other cutlery items
Negative attitude and fear

Itinerary:

Arrival at Haridwar - travel to Rishikesh

Reach Haridwar early morning, and proceed towards Rishikesh check into the hotel have your breakfast after Breakfast we are going for River Rafting

Visit “Ram Jhula” and “Laxman Jhula” at Rishikesh. Explore Rishikesh and try some adventure activities & explore cafes at Rishikesh. At 6 pm attend the world-famous Ganga Aarti.

Rishikesh – Guptkashi (220kms/8-9hr) Height: 1319 MTS.

Meet our driver and head towards fata/ Guptakashi via Devprayag & Rudraprayag. En route, you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini river comes from Kedarnath, drives alongside the river to reach Guptakashi. We will break our journey at Dhari Devi Temple ( Temple at middle of River)

Overnight stay at Fata / Guptakashi.

Guptkashi – Kedarnath Ji (30kms by road & 19kms Trek one way) Height: 3384 MTS.

We wake up early morning today for today is the big day of our trip - darshan of Bholenath ji. After breakfast drive to Gaurikund, start your trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath. Visit Kedarnath Temple.

Overnight stay at Kedarnath

Kedarnath Temple– Lord Shiva’s seat, is among the most popular of all pilgrimage seats, which are included in the Chardham yatra. Every year, millions of devotees flock here to seek the solace of mind and experience spiritual enrichment. Kedarnath Located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, the temple is situated near the source of the Mandakini River, which exceeds its beauty and spirituality.

Kedarnath – Fata / Guptkashi (30kms by road & 16kms Trek one way)

In the Morning Darshan at Kedarnath Temple Return to Gaurikund by Trek.

Later drive to Guptakashi.

overnight stay at fata/ Guptakashi

Fata/ Guptkashi – Tungnath (75kms by road & 4 km Trek one way)

Duniya ka sabse highest shiva temple me jana hai. In the morning drive to Chopta and start the trek to Tungnath, it’s approx 4 Kms trek. On arrival at Tungnath Mandir, Pooja and Darshan, Later trek down to Chopta and get ready for camp fun.

Overnight stay at Chopta Camp

Chopta – Haridwar

In the morning after breakfast, head towards Haridwar Reach Haridwar by afternoon. Our trip ends here but depending on the time you've left at hand, you may join us exploring the colourful culture of Haridwar and tasty street food. At 6 pm attend the world-famous Ganga Aarti then bid our goodbyes.

Inclusion:

Travelling from Mumbai to Mumbai by 2nd sleeper or 3rd AC Train and private vehicle
Stay for 6 nights on sharing basis on Hotels/ guest house/ Camps
Food- Breakfast and Dinner veg meal
All permits, tolls, entry fees etc.
Expertise and Guide charges
First Aid
Lifetime experience

Exclusion:

Anything that is not mentioned in inclusions.
Packed water.
Travelling food from Mumbai and returning.
All meals at Haridwar and Rishikesh you can explore traditional food.
Any adventure activities like River Rafting
Any emergency cost.
Porter or pony charges.
Lunch for all days.

Advisory:

Mumbai to Mumbai Package available if you book before 3 months of the trip
Please check the date for Ex Haridwar with team Wild Trekkers.
This is a Backpacking and Adventurous trip not a leisure/luxury trip.
Physical fitness is important for the trek.
Carry your own luggage.
Avoid trolleys or handbags, shoulder bags are compulsory.
Khacchar and helicopter is available to reach temple
Prior booking is essential for Helicopter bookings (subject to availability).
Kedarnath is a pilgrim destination so cleanliness and respect of that place is our responsibility.
The itinerary is subject to change.

While all the locations mentioned in the itienrary are covered during the trip, weather conditions and prevailing circumstances may always influence the order of the above-mentioned route. With over a decade of us operating in this remote region, and with our trips remaining as organic and responsive to the vagaries of nature as possible, our itineraries remain flexible and adaptive.

Kedarnath & Tunganath backpacking trip

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