Kedarnath Yatra 2026 — 3N/4D | 16km Trek from Gaurikund
Package Highlights
- ✓Kedarnath Jyotirlinga — the highest of the 12 Jyotirlingas
- ✓16 km scenic trek from Gaurikund (pony/helicopter optional)
- ✓Gaurikund hot spring bath before the holy trek
- ✓Brahma Muhurta rudrabhishek puja at 4 AM
- ✓Visit Shankaracharya Samadhi — Adi Shankaracharya attained Mahasamadhi here
- ✓Gandhi Sarovar glacial lake optional (1 km detour)
- ✓Devprayag Sangam — sacred confluence of Bhagirathi & Alaknanda
Who this itinerary is for
One dham, three nights, ₹5,250. Guptkashi on the first night, up to Kedarnath on Day 2 with the night at the temple so the 4 AM rudrabhishek is possible, down to Guptkashi on Day 3, and home via Devprayag on Day 4. It is the trek package: the 16 km from Gaurikund is on Day 2 whatever the weather, with ponies and the helicopter from Phata as paid alternatives we can book. There are no other shrines to pad it out, so it suits a long weekend from Haridwar or Delhi, a second trip for someone who has done the full circuit, or a group that only wants the Jyotirlinga. The Kedarnath–Badrinath 5N/6D adds Badrinath for two more nights; the VIP darshan and pony rate pages cover what the on-site costs are.
Itinerary at a glance
Day by day
Depart 5:30 AM. Drive via Rishikesh, Devprayag Sangam (photo stop), Srinagar, Rudraprayag to Guptkashi. Check in. Visit Vishwanath & Ardhanarishwar temples. Overnight Guptkashi.
Distance210 kmOn the road7–8 hrsMealsDinnerOvernightGuptkashi3:30 AM. Drive Sonprayag → shared jeep Gaurikund. Hot spring ritual dip. 16 km trek: Jungle Chatti → Bheem Bali → Linchauli → Kedarnath (3,583m). Evening VIP darshan. Overnight.
Distance16 kmMealsBreakfast · DinnerOvernightKedarnath Trek4 AM rudrabhishek puja. Morning aarti. Shankaracharya Samadhi. Optional Gandhi Sarovar (1 km). Descent 10 AM → Gaurikund 2 PM. Drive Guptkashi. Overnight.
MealsBreakfast · DinnerOvernightGuptkashiMorning drive via Rudraprayag, Devprayag, Rishikesh (Ram Jhula stop). Haridwar Ganga Aarti. Tour ends. Certificate + prasad.
MealsBreakfast · DinnerOvernightHaridwar
The route, mapped
Where the yatra starts. We meet you at the railway station or your hotel.
✅ What's Included / Excluded
Standard package terms apply. What every package includes and excludes →
Where you stay
- Night 1Guptkashi — Kedar Valley Resorts · Deluxe
- Night 2Kedarnath — GMVN Huts & Registered Camps · Basic · high-altitude
- Night 3Guptkashi — Kedar Valley Resorts · Deluxe
Twin-sharing as standard.
Frequently asked questions
16 km one way from Gaurikund. Moderate-challenging with ~1,600m elevation gain. Fit pilgrims complete it in 5–6 hrs. Pony, palki and helicopter are available alternatives.
Yes. We arrange overnight at GMVN guesthouses or pre-booked camps. Highly recommended as Brahma Muhurta (4 AM) darshan is the most spiritually powerful.
Kedarnath opens in late April / early May 2026. Exact date announced by temple committee. Contact us for latest opening date.
Before you go
Dates and registration
Kedarnath is open from 22 April 2026 to 11 Nov 2026. Registration is compulsory and free, and we complete it for every guest on this package — see the registration guide and the closing dates if you are booking late in the season.
Run directly by Shiv Ganga Travels, Haridwar — founded by a retired Subedar Major, 4.5/5 from 76 Google reviews, no aggregator in between.
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