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Panch Kedar Trek Highlights

  • From Rudranath trek, one can see the peaks of Tirsuli, Hardeol, Dunagiri, Kalanka, Nanda Devi, Nanda Ghunti, Trisul. One can even see Pangarchulla peak from here.

  • From Kedarnath, we can see the peaks of Kedar Dome (6,832 m), Kedarnath (6,940 m) and Sumeru (6,350 m).

  • In the trek to Kalpeshwar, one gets to see the magnificent peaks of Trishul, Nanda Devi and Nanda Ghunti

  • From Helang to Kalpeshwar, the river Kalpganga is visible, Ganga during first and last day's drive to Devprayag, Alaknanda during the drive from Devprayag, Madnakini is visible from Rudryaprayag & Pindari river is visible from Karanpryang.

  • In the trek to Madhyamaheshwar, the peaks of Mandani (6,190 m), Janhukut (6,805 m) and Chaukhamba (7,138 m) are clearly visible.

Panch Kedar Trek Overview

About Panch Kedar Trek:

The Panch Kedar Trek is one of the most beautiful and thrilling treks of the Himalayan region that allows one to visit Kedarnath (3584 mts/11756 ft), Madhya Maheshwar (3289 mts/10788 ft), Tungnath (3810 mts/12497 ft), Rudranath (2286 mts/7000 ft) and Kalpeshwar (2134 mts/8200 ft) all at the same time.

This Panch Kedar Trek includes all the five shrines of Lord Shiva which are located in Kedar valley and it covers a lot of places like Kalgot, Panar, Chopta, Chandrashila, Ransi, etc. A life-changing experience, this trek will certainly bring out the adventure freak within you and leave you with a memorable experience.

The Panch Kedar trek route begins from Joshimath and then the journey continues to Kalpeshwar - Urgam village - Kalgot - Bugyal - Rudranathand - Sagar Village - Tungnath - Ukhimath to Kalimath - Ransi to Gaundhar Madhyamaheshwar - Gaudhar - Ransi - Gaurikund via Guptkash - Kedarnath - Gaurikund - Guptkashi - Haridwar / Rishikesh / Dehradun.

Quick Facts About Panch Kedar Trek:

Panch Kedar Trek Duration: 14N/15D

Maximum altitude: 12074 ft.

Panch Kedar Trek difficulty: Moderate

Approx. Panch Kedar Trek distance: 160 Kms

Temperature: 22°C (Max. During Day Time) to 4°C ( Min. During Night Time)

Best Time for Panch Kedar Trek: April to October.

ATM: You will find ATMs in Joshimath

Start Point/End Point: Joshimath to Guptkashi

How to reach Joshimath:

By Air: 

The closest airport to Joshimath is the Jolly Grant Airport that is located 270 km from here. When you travel by air, you can reach this airport which is located in Dehradun. After you reach here you can travel to the town of Joshimath which will take approximately 6 hours to reach.

By Rail:

The closest railway station to Joshimath is Rishikesh which is close to 250 km away from here. You can reach Rishikesh and then cover the remaining distance by road

By Road: 

You can start your journey from Delhi, but we suggest you drive through Rishikesh. Rishikesh has a good network of roads and public transport buses which will ease your pain of looking for options. You can also reach Joshimath from other destinations like Rudraprayag, Chamoli, and Srinagar too.

Panch Kedar Trekking Inclusions:

1. Accommodation – You will be staying in tents, guest house for the trek (3 people/tent). Room/tent is separate for the male and female participants.

2. Meals – (Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner). We provide simple, nutritious vegetarian food on all days of the trek.

3. Camping charges – All trekking permits and forest camping charges are included in the Panch Kedar trek tour package.

4. Trekking equipment – High-quality tents and sleeping bags in all the camps. Sleeping bags can withstand temperatures as low as -10 ºC.

5. Safety equipment – First aid kit, oxygen cylinders, oximeter, etc. will be with guide/trek leader and at the campsite as well to deal with emergencies.

6. Expert trek Leaders – All our trek leaders are at least qualified in basic/advanced mountaineering and first aid course.

7. Expert Trek support team – The mountain staff on this trek consists of certified guides, cooks, helpers, and porters.

8. Transfers- Transportation from Joshimath to Kalpeshwar is included in the package.

Available Group Departures:

April- 25

May- 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

June- 6, 13, 20, 27

July- 4, 11

August- 22, 29

September- 5, 12, 19, 26

October- 3

[Note: If you are a group of 4 or more people then the dates can be customized]

Panch Kedar Trek Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive at Joshimath
  • You will arrive at Joshimath which is going to be the starting point of the Panch Kedar trek.
  • By road, you will have 10 hours drive from Haridwar to Joshimath which is about 260 km.
  • You will be enjoying the entire route as it is really beautiful. You will also witness the merge point of River Alaknanda and the Bhagirathi River to form the Ganga River.
  • After reaching Joshimath you will be guided towards your accommodation where you will take a rest for the night.
Day 2
Joshimath to Kalpeshwar (2134 m., 19 km. Drive) to Urgam Village(2134 m., 3 km. Trek)
  • On the second day, you will have to start early after having breakfast you will enjoy a 19 km drive from Joshimath to Kalpeshwar.
  • Followed by a 3 km trek from Kalpeshwar which is at an altitude of 2134 meters and is believed to be a favorite spot for meditation among many sages to Urgam Village.
  • You will be refreshed as the entire valley is full of amazingly rich and diverse flor and fauna.
  • After Kalpeshwar, we head to Urgam village. Most of the trek to Urgam village is a progressive climb.
  • After a long day, you will take a rest at one of the homes stays in Urgam village.
  • The local people of the village are very hospitable and you will savor a meal with them and will get a chance to have an interesting interaction with them and get to know about their culture, traditions, and lifestyle.
Day 3
Urgam to Kalgot(2182m., 12 km. Trek)
  • After having a delicious breakfast in the homestay, You will start your day with a trek from Urgam to Kalgot.
  • It is a 12 km. long stretch. Kalgot is located at an altitude of 2183 m above sea level.
  • During the initial trek, you will have to walk through a dense forest and you will be listening to sounds of murmuring waterfalls
  • You will also see apple orchards and potato cultivation for which Ugram valley is famous for.
  • After reaching the Kalgot village, you will get to interact with remote villagers and learn from them their way of leading a happy life without modernization.
  • You rest in the homestay with Garhwali family at Kalgot for that night.
Day 4
Kalgot to Panar Bugyal (14 km. trek)
  • On the fourth day, you will start early after some refreshments for Kalgot to Panar Bugyal trek which is 14km long and you will have to climb uphill through the dense forest.
  • You will experience peace when the pleasant breeze will touch your face.
  • The trek leads you through farm fields, rocky dusty and steep trek routes.
  • You also get to see amazing meadows with nature’s beauty at its peak.
  • You will enjoy overnight stay in a tent under the open sky amidst vibrant and majestic landscapes.
Day 5
Panar to Rudranath and Return (2286m., 8 km. Trek Each Side)
  • On the early morning of the fifth day, you will start the trek from Panar to Rudranath post breakfast.
  • Rudranath is situated at an altitude of 2286 m from sea level. After you reach the temple you will get a breath-taking panoramic view of the Himalayas, Nanda Devi, Nanda Ghunti, Trishul and much more.
  • You will be mesmerized by the soothing view and after experiencing the immense peace you will head back to Panar for the night stay.
Day 6
Panar to Sagar Village (14 km. Trek) and Drive to Chopta (2900 m., 32 km.)
  • On the sixth day, after you wake up refreshed and have your breakfast you will head towards Sagar village which is your first destination for the day.
  • The trek route from Panar to Sagar village goes through thick forests and high altitude grasslands.
  • Later enjoy the 32 km drive towards Chopta which is also known as Switzerland of the Garhwal region.
  • This place takes away the pain of an exhausting walk and brings out a beautiful fairy world in front of you.
  • After the hectic day, you will get to take a rest and overnight stay in the guest house at Chopta.
Day 7
Chopta to Tungnath(3680 m.) to Chandrashila and Back to Ukhimath, (9 km. Trek and 25 km. Drive)
  • On the seventh day, you will head towards Tungnath, which is another shrine of Lord Shiva and is located at an altitude of 3680 m above sea level and it is the highest shrine of Lord Shiva in the entire world.
  • Chopta to Tungnath trek is approximately 3.5 km., which is easy to hike and takes around 4 hours to reach.
  • You can hike through a well-made concrete path that goes by lush green alpine fields, thick forests, and surrounded by snow-capped Himalayan ranges.
  • Later, you will reach Chandrashila, which is located at an altitude of 4000 m. above sea level.
  • The journey to Chandrashila allows you to get enchanted by the majestic view of the Himalayas.
  • In the late evening, you will drive back to Ukhimath/Guptkashi and a night stay for you will be arranged in the guest house there.
Day 8
Ukhimath to Kalimath (20 km. Drive) to Ransi (1765 m., 7 km. Trek)
  • On the eighth day, you will head towards Kalimath from Ukhimath and then after reaching there
  • You will start the trek to Ransi which is located at a height of 1765 m. above sea level.
  • The route is covered with dirt and rocky pebbles.
  • After you reach Ransi, take dinner and proceed for an overnight stay at the camp.
Day 9
Ransi to Gaundhar (3073 m., 7 km.)
  • On a ninth day, you will head towards the trek from Ransi to Gaundhar which is located at a height of 3073 m above sea level and is also the base camp for the trekkers heading towards Madhyamaheshwar.
  • You will also come across the bridge from where you can see the meeting of Madhyamaheshwar, Ganga River and the holy Markanga Ganga River which gives enchanting views to the trekkers.
  • This is one of the lowest points of your trek.
  • This place offers spectacular views.
  • After reaching Gaundhar, you will enjoy the dinner and proceed for an overnight stay in camp at Gaundhar.
Day 10
Gaundhar to Madhyamaheshwar (3490 m., 10 km.)
  • You will head for the trek from Gaundhar to Madhyamasheswar which takes around 5 to 6 hours and is located at the height of 3490 m above sea level.
  • The trek route goes through thick forests.
  • It is one of the well-graded trails, which gives varying scenes of green slopes and lush green fields.
  • The temple is built in typical north Indian style.
  • You will get to enjoy the holy sounds of the temple bell which makes everyone’s soul pure.
  • Later you will be setting the camp here.
  • The campsite offers an incredible view of prominent peaks like Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, and Neelkanth.
  • Savor dinner and overnight stay at the camp in Madhyamaheshwar.
Day 11
Madhaymaheshwar to Gaudhar
  • In the early morning after breakfast, you will start the trek along the same route of the previous day towards Gaudhar.
  • You will get to enjoy the pleasant atmosphere and spectacular beauty of this place.
  • You will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in the camp at Gaundhar.
Day 12
Gaundhar to Ransi(6 km)
  • You will head from Gaundhar to Ransi.
  • The entire trekking route is beautiful and full of positive energy.
  • After reaching Ransi, you will enjoy the dinner and then the overnight stay is at the camp in Ransi.
Day 13
Ransi to Kalimath (13 km. Trek) and Kalimath to Gaurikund via Guptkashi (1319 m., 39 km. Drive)
  • You will cover around 13 km of the trek distance as you start trekking from Ransi to Kalimath which is situated on the banks of the Kali Ganga River.
  • The trekking route mostly passes through thick forests.
  • Water streams with cold water can be found flowing along the trek path.
  • Later you will enjoy a drive from Kalimath to Gaurikund via Guptkashi, take a halt in Gupthkashi enjoy and visit some ancient temples.
  • Head back to Gaurikund for dinner and overnight stay is at a hotel in Gaurikund.
Day 14
Gaurikund to Kedarnath (3584 m., 16 km. Trek)
  • You head for the trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath located at a height of 3584 m. above the sea level and is one of the Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva out of the total twelve.
  • The trek route offers an unimaginable sight of the surroundings.
  • The river flowing through the valley can be seen on the right side.
  • The entire trek distance is composed of a walk with no steep climbing.
  • On arrival at Kedarnath, enjoy the dinner and overnight stay is at the camp in Kedarnath.
Day 15
Kedarnath to Gaurikund (16 km. Trek) and Gaurikund to Guptakashi (30 km. Drive)
  • Wake up early morning enjoy breakfast and later visit the Kedarnath Temple and participate in the morning Pooja.
  • After this, you will start the trek from Kedarnath to Gaurikund on the same route.
  • After you reach Gaurikund, take lunch and drive towards Guptkashi.
  • Your memorable Journey to Panch Kedar Trek ends here.

Select Package Options

Price Includes
  • Stay

     You will be staying in tents and guest house for the trek (3 people/tent). The room/tent is separate for the male and female participants.

  • Meals

     (Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner). We provide simple, nutritious vegetarian food on all days of the trek

  • Guide

    All our trek leaders are at least qualified in basic/advanced mountaineering and first aid course.

    The mountain staff on this trek consists of certified guides, cooks, helpers, and porters.

  • Permits

    All trekking permits and forest camping charges are included.

  • Transfers

    Transportation from Joshimath to Kalpeshwar is included in the package


More Details about Panch Kedar Trek

Know Before You Go for Panch Kedar Trek

  • Climatic conditions in the high altitudes vary from the plains; take adequate time to get acclimatized to high altitudes.
  • Guidelines issued by the State-Government is to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitisation and use of mask recommended.
  • Avoid using plastic bags and maintain the ecological balance of the destinations & Water is very precious, so conservation is appreciated.
  • Neat and clean vehicle for the journey with experienced driver especially for hilly terrains available.
  • Any personal expenses, items of personal nature, meals not mentioned, etc. will not be in part of the package.
  • Carry dry snacks/food from home (you will save a lot of money). Carry water bottles with you, so that you can refill.
  • Professional Treak Leaders are available to ensure high safety and more information and personal attention which are necessary to appreciate a trek.
  • It is recommended to carry enough warm clothes and the right kind of shoes for the Panch Kedar trekking.
  • The management reserves all the right to modify the Panch Kedar trek during any emergencies or natural calamities.
  • The Panch Kedar trek takes place through an eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites. Travellers littering may be fined.

Things To Carry for Panch Kedar Trek

  • Back pack (50-60l)
  • Head torch
  • Rain cover
  • Water bottle
  • Toilet paper & wipes
  • Walking stick
  • Fleece jackets and thermals
  • Hiking shoes
  • Mosquito & insect repellent
  • Thermal inners
  • Warm clothes
  • Day pack (20-30l)

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Panch Kedar Trek Map

Starting Point
Joshimath
Joshimath, Uttarakhand 246443, India