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Kedarnath Vasuki Tal Trekking

Location: Garhwal Himalayas (Uttaranchal)
Base: Gaurikund
Altitude: 3584 m above Sea Level
Best Time: May -September

Kedarnath-Vasuki Tal Trek- Kedarnath is at an altitude of 3584 m. A magnificent temple was built by the Pandavas at the base of Kedarnath Peak's south-eastern face, and millions of pilgrims now come to offer their prayers to Lord Shiva here.

The Himalayas have been revered as the abode of divinity, since the dawn of Indian religious thought. Several venerated pilgrimage sites dot the foothills and the peaks of the Himalayas. The Ganges, revered as a holy river originates in the glaciers in the unsurmountable heights of the mighty Himalayan ranges. Most noteworthy of the Himalayan pilgrimage sites are Badrinath and Kedarnath.

ITINERARY:-( Kedarnath-Vasuki Tal Trek )


Day01): Delhi-Haridwar - Early morning arrival at Delhi. 0700 hrs departure by train to Haridwar. Day at leisure to explore this holy town. Visit the 'Aarti' (holy ceremony) performance at the river 'Ghat' at sunset. Overnight in Hotel.

Day02): Haridwar-Ghuttu - Drive to the road-head at Ghuttu ( 1524m ) - a small hamlet on the banks of river Bhilangana. Overnight in Guest House / Tents.

Day03): Ghuttu-Dhupanda - Begin the trek to the grasslands of Panwali. Halt for the night at village Dhupanda ( 2896m ). Overnight in Tents. ( 13 Kms; 7-9 hrs walking )

Day04): Dhupanda-Panwali - Continue to Panwali ( 3963m ). The scenery all along the route is really fantastic. Overnight in Tents / Forest Rest House. ( 6 Kms; 3-5 hrs walking )

Day05): Panwali - Day to explore the grasslands, which offer a panoramic view of the Greater Himalayan range.

Day06): Panwali-Talli - A gentle climb brings you to Talli top ridge. Descend to lower Talli- a very scenic campsite. Overnight in Tents. ( Aprox.8 Kms; 4-6 hrs walking )

Day07): Talli-Gangi - Continue the descend into the Bhilangana valley, passing through dense forest. After crossing the river, climb to reach the village Gangi. Campfire dinner. Overnight in Guest House. ( Aprox.8 Kms; 6-8 hrs walking )

Day08): Gangi - Day for rest and leisure.

Day09): Gangi-Biroda - Take the trail along the river valley. Halt at Biroda for the night. Overnight in Tents. ( 7 Kms; 4-6 hrs walking )

Day10): Biroda-Kharsali - Proceed to Kharsali climbing gradually. Overnight in Tents. ( 8 Kms; 5-7 hrs walking )

Day11): Kharsali-Tambakund - Reach the base camp for Khatling Glacier. Camp amidst the meadows dominated by gargantuan mountains. Overnight in Tents. ( 8 Kms; 7-9 hrs walking )

Day12): Tambakund-Khatling-Bhelbagi - Take an excursion to the tip of the Khatling Glacier (3415m) - the source of the river Bhilangana. Return to Tambakund and proceed back to Bhelbagi ( 3110m ). Overnight in Tents. ( 10 Kms; 6-8 hrs walking )

Day13): Bhelbagi - Day for rest and leisure.

Day14): Bhelbagi-Masar Tal - From here take the diversion that takes you to the high altitude lake- Masar Tal ( 3675m ). Overnight in Tents. ( 7 Kms; 8-10 hrs walking )

Day15): Masar Tal - Painya Tal - A day of challenging trek involving crossing a high pass en-route. Camp by the lake Painyatal. Overnight in Tents. ( 8 Kms; 8-12 hrs walking )

Day16): Painya Tal - Vasuki Tal - The trail from here is generally downhill. Halt at the mountain lake Vasuki Tal. Overnight in Tents. ( Aprox.6 Kms; 5-6 hrs walking )

Day17): Vasuki Tal - Day for rest and leisure. Overnight in Tents.

Day18): Vasuki Tal - Kedarnath - Proceed to the holy pilgrim centre of Kedarnath ( 3584m ). The ancient temple here is of special attraction. Overnight in Guest House. ( Aprox.6 Kms; 4-6 hrs walking )

Day 19): Kedarnath- Gaurikund- 14 Kms Trek- Drive to Rudraprayag. Overnight at Hotel or Tourist Rest House.

Day 20): Rudraprayag- Rishikesh- Delhi- After breakfast drive to Delhi via Rishikesh. In the everning arrive Delhi.