Here are the *Highlights* of the 12D/11N Panch Kedar itinerary from Dehradun:
Overall experience
- Darshan of all five Panch Kedar temples: Kedarnath, Madhyamaheshwar, Tungnath, Rudranath, Kalpeshwar.
- Combination of pilgrimage, Himalayan trekking, scenic drives, and village stays.
Spiritual highlights
- Kedarnath: Major Shiva shrine in high Himalaya, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.
- Tungnath: Highest Shiva temple, often paired with Chandrashila sunrise/sunset hike.
- Rudranath: Remote stone temple in meadows, very peaceful and less crowded.
- Madhyamaheshwar: Picturesque valley temple with an optional higher viewpoint (Budha Madhyamaheshwar).
- Kalpeshwar: Compact cave-like shrine in lush Urgam Valley, shortest walk among the five.
Scenic & trekking highlights
- Forest trails, alpine bugyals (meadows) like Chopta and Panar, and traditional Garhwali villages.
- Wide Himalayan views of big peaks from Chandrashila and high ridges.
- Mix of long and moderate treks: Kedarnath, Madhyamaheshwar, Rudranath, Tungnath.
Route & road highlights
- Start/end at Dehradun via Rishikesh and the Char Dham highway belt.
- Important river confluences (prayags) and riverside stretches along Alaknanda and Mandakini.
- Key halt points: Guptkashi/Ukhimath, Chopta, Gopeshwar, Urgam Valley, Joshimath/Pipalkoti.
Comfort & difficulty
- Overall moderate–challenging due to multiple trekking days and altitude; manageable with basic fitness and steady pace.
- Stay in a mix of hotels/guesthouses in towns and simple lodges/homestays on the trekking routes.
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation in standard rooms in a family-run guesthouse on double occupancy
- High Altitude Camping Arrangements
- Toilet tent with portable toilet seats
- First Aid / Medical kit
- Charges of 1 guide (for the group of maximum 12 trekkers)
- Meals starting from dinner on the Day 1 till breakfast on Day 12. (11 Dinners, 11 Breakfasts) We have a system of providing small meals along with tea/coffee in between.
- Forest entry charges, permits & camping fee (if any)
- Permits & camping fee (if any)
- First aid kit (our guides are certified in handling first aid situations)
- Service Tax
What is NOT included in the tour
- Any meals/services not mentioned in the inclusions
- Porter/mule charges to carry your personal bag ( Rs. 1800)
- Any charges for video cameras, still cameras, etc.
- Alcohol, soft drinks, beverages, etc.
- Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
- Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.
- Insurance
