Panch Kedar Yatra · 2026
Panch Kedar
Yatra Package.
Five temples. Five fragments of Lord Shiva. Twelve days through the sacred heart of the Garhwal Himalayas — Kalpeshwar, Rudranath, Tungnath, Madhmaheshwar, and Kedarnath. Starting ₹24,499 per person.
Season May to October · Kedarnath opens April 22, 2026
Starting from
₹24,499
per person on twin sharing basis
Duration
12 Days · 11 Nights
The Most Complete Shiva Pilgrimage
Where Lord Shiva disappeared into the earth — and left five sacred traces behind.
After the great war of Mahabharata, the Pandavas sought Lord Shiva to atone for the sin of killing their kin. Shiva, grieving the bloodshed, took the form of a bull and vanished into the Garhwal Himalayas. When Bhima seized the bull, Shiva disappeared into the earth — scattering his body parts across five mountain locations. These became the Panch Kedar: the hump at Kedarnath, the arms at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the navel at Madhmaheshwar, and the matted hair at Kalpeshwar.
Completing the Panch Kedar Yatra is one of the most revered acts of devotion in Shaivism — far rarer than the Char Dham Yatra, requiring 12 days, high-altitude trekking, and genuine commitment. Our package handles all logistics so you can focus entirely on the yatra.
The route takes you through the alpine meadows of Lyuti Bugyal, the forest trails above Chopta, the serene Madhmaheshwar valley, and finally the stone temple of Kedarnath with the Himalayan peaks rising behind it at dawn.
The Five Sacred Shrines
Five fragments of Lord Shiva.
Kedar 1
Kalpeshwar
Jata (matted hair)
2,200 m
Open year-round
Kedar 2
Rudranath
Mukh (face)
3,600 m
Most remote Kedar
Kedar 3
Tungnath
Bahu (arms)
3,680 m
Highest Shiva temple
Kedar 4
Madhmaheshwar
Nabhi (navel)
3,497 m
Serene high valley
Kedar 5
Kedarnath
Kund (hump)
3,583 m
Jyotirlinga · Most revered
Day-by-Day Itinerary
12 days through sacred Garhwal.
Day 1
Haridwar · Rishikesh · Pipalkoti
Drive 215 km · 8-9 hrs · Altitude 1,340 m
Depart Haridwar early morning. Drive through Rishikesh and into the Garhwal Himalayas — past Devprayag, Rudraprayag, and Chamoli. Scenic riverside stretches through the Alaknanda valley. Arrive Pipalkoti by evening. Overnight at Pipalkoti (1,340 m).
Day 2
Pipalkoti · Kalpeshwar · Return
First Kedar · Jata of Shiva · Urgam Valley
Drive to Urgam village via Helang (14 km), then a short 2 km trek to Kalpeshwar Temple — the only Panch Kedar shrine open year-round, dedicated to the matted hair (jata) of Lord Shiva. Return to Pipalkoti for overnight.
Day 3
Pipalkoti · Sagar Village · Lyuti Bugyal
Drive to Sagar · Trek begins · Alpine meadows 3,300 m
Drive to Sagar village, the base for Rudranath. Trek through oak and rhododendron forests to Lyuti Bugyal — a high alpine meadow with views of Nanda Devi, Trishul, and surrounding peaks. Overnight at Lyuti Bugyal (~3,300 m).
Day 4
Trek to Rudranath · Return to Lyuti Bugyal
Second Kedar · Face of Shiva · 3,600 m
Early morning trek to Rudranath Temple (3,600 m) — the second Kedar, where the face (mukh) of Lord Shiva is worshipped. Trail passes through bugyals with panoramic Himalayan views. Complete darshan and return to Lyuti Bugyal for overnight.
Day 5
Lyuti Bugyal · Sagar · Chopta
Trek down · Drive to Chopta · 2,680 m
Trek back to Sagar village, then drive to Chopta (2,680 m) — the Mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand, set inside the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. Check in and rest. Overnight at Chopta.
Day 6
Chopta · Tungnath · Chandrashila
Third Kedar · Highest Shiva temple · 3,680 m
Trek 3.5 km from Chopta to Tungnath Temple (3,680 m) — the highest Shiva temple in the world, where the arms (bahu) of Lord Shiva are worshipped. Optional further 1.5 km to Chandrashila peak (4,130 m) for a 360-degree Himalayan panorama. Return to Chopta for overnight.
Day 7
Chopta · Ransi · Gaundhar
Drive to Ransi · Trek to base camp
Drive from Chopta to Ransi village, the trailhead for Madhmaheshwar. Trek 5 km to Gaundhar — the base camp for the Madhmaheshwar approach. Overnight at Gaundhar.
Day 8
Trek to Madhmaheshwar
Fourth Kedar · Navel of Shiva · 3,497 m
Trek 11 km from Gaundhar to Madhmaheshwar Temple (3,497 m) — the fourth Kedar, where the navel (nabhi) of Lord Shiva is enshrined. Trail rises through bugyals with views of Kedarnath and Chaukhamba. Complete darshan. Overnight at Madhmaheshwar.
Day 9
Madhmaheshwar · Ransi · Guptakashi
Trek down · Drive to Guptakashi / Phata
Trek back to Ransi village, then drive to Guptakashi — the gateway town for Kedarnath, home to the sacred Vishwanath Temple. Rest ahead of the Kedarnath trek. Overnight at Guptakashi / Phata.
Day 10
Guptakashi · Gaurikund · Kedarnath
Fifth Kedar · Hump of Shiva · Jyotirlinga · 3,583 m
Drive to Gaurikund (1,982 m), then trek 16 km (or take pony / palki at extra cost) to Kedarnath Temple (3,583 m) — the most revered of the five Kedars and one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, where the hump (kund) of Lord Shiva appeared. Evening aarti at the ancient stone temple. Overnight near Kedarnath.
Day 11
Kedarnath · Gaurikund · Guptakashi
Morning darshan · Trek down · Drive back
Wake early for morning aarti and unhurried darshan at Kedarnath — the Himalayan peaks at dawn are among the most profound sights in India. Trek back to Gaurikund, then drive to Guptakashi. Overnight rest.
Day 12
Guptakashi · Rishikesh · Haridwar · Departure
Drive back · Devprayag confluence · Journey end
Drive back through the Alaknanda valley to Haridwar. Stop at Devprayag for a brief darshan at the sacred confluence where the Ganga is born. Arrive Haridwar by evening. Drop to railway station or Dehradun airport. End of Panch Kedar Yatra.
What's Included
- ✓11 nights accommodation in guesthouses and 3-star hotels
- ✓Daily breakfast and dinner (pure vegetarian)
- ✓All transfers in private AC vehicle (Haridwar to Haridwar)
- ✓Experienced driver familiar with Garhwal mountain roads
- ✓All toll tax, parking, fuel, and driver allowances
- ✓GST and applicable taxes
Not Included
- —Pony, palki, or helicopter charges at Kedarnath
- —Porter charges during treks
- —Lunch during travel and trek days
- —Entry tickets, guide fees, and temple donations
- —Personal expenses and room service charges
- —Any medical or evacuation costs
- —Anything not listed under Inclusions
Good to Know
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Payment
50% to confirm · 50% before trip
An advance of 50% confirms your booking. The balance is payable at least 24 hours before departure via our official TourTripX company account.
Cancellation
Fair cancellation policy
30+ days before: full refund. 15 days before: 50% refund. Less than 10 days: no refund. Full terms on request.
Important Notes
Carry ID · Arrive a day early
Carry original ID proof plus a copy. Flight travellers should arrive in Haridwar a day before departure. Trek distances and hours are approximate.
FAQ
Everything you wanted to ask about Panch Kedar Yatra.
Panch Kedar refers to five sacred Shiva temples in the Garhwal Himalayas — Kedarnath, Madhmaheshwar, Tungnath, Rudranath, and Kalpeshwar. According to the Mahabharata, these five spots mark where different body parts of Lord Shiva appeared after he took the form of a bull to evade the Pandavas. Completing all five is considered among the most spiritually significant pilgrimages in Hinduism.
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