Quick Facts of the Panch Kedar Yatra
- Tour: Panch Kedar Yatra (all five Kedar temples of Lord Shiva)
- Start and end: Haridwar and Rishikesh, with an overnight bus each way from Delhi
- Group start: 5:00 AM Saturday, Haridwar Railway Station (Delhi bus on Friday night)
- Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
- Temples: Kedarnath (3,583 m), Madhyamaheshwar (3,497 m), Tungnath (3,680 m), Rudranath (3,600 m) and Kalpeshwar (2,200 m)
- Total walking: about 120–135 km over five treks, including Budha Madhyamaheshwar and Chandrashila
- Stays: hotel, homestays and camps during the treks
- Difficulty: Moderate to difficult (Rudranath is the hardest)
- Guide ratio: one certified trek leader for every 20 travellers
- Best time: June and September (subject to temple opening and closing dates)
- Best for: Devotees, trekkers and physically fit families
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Panch Kedar Yatra Package Overview
Manchala Mushafir's Panch Kedar Yatra package is a 12 days / 11 nights group yatra that starts at 5:00 AM on Saturdays from Haridwar, with an overnight bus from Delhi on Friday night. It costs ₹37,500 per person from Delhi or ₹36,000 from Haridwar/Rishikesh (+5% GST) on quad sharing, and includes transport, hotel, homestay and camp stays, 11 breakfasts and 11 dinners, permits, Kedarnath registration and a certified trek leader. Unlike most Panch Kedar packages, which start in Haridwar or Rishikesh, it also includes Delhi travel: an overnight bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate and back, for ₹37,500 + GST in total.
The Panch Kedar are five Shiva temples in Garhwal, visited in order: Kedarnath, Madhyamaheshwar, Tungnath, Rudranath and Kalpeshwar. Read the legend, map and dates in our Panch Kedar temples guide.
Best for: Delhi travellers and devotees who want a budget, fixed-date Panch Kedar Yatra covering all five temples, with transport, stays, meals and trekking support arranged.
Major Highlights of the Panch Kedar Yatra
- Darshan at all five Kedar temples in their traditional order
- Treks through meadows, villages and oak and rhododendron forest, with views of Chaukhamba, Kedarnath and Trishul peaks
- The optional climb to the Chandrashila summit above Tungnath
- Two nights of camping at Lyuti Bugyal on the Rudranath trek
- Route planning, local transport, Kedarnath registration and temple darshan arranged for you
- En-route sightseeing at Devprayag, Dhari Devi, Rudraprayag, Ukhimath and Gopeshwar
- Private and customised options for families and groups
Panch Kedar Yatra & Trek Package Cost 2027
Manchala Mushafir's Panch Kedar Yatra (trek) package costs ₹36,000 per person from Haridwar or Rishikesh and ₹37,500 from Delhi for 1–3 people on quad sharing, falling to ₹32,500 and ₹34,000 for groups of 16 or more, plus 5% GST. It covers transport, stays on shared basis, veg meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 12 breakfast, a professional trek leader, a local driver and 24/7 team support.
| Starting point | 1–3 people | 4–8 people | 9–15 people | 16+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haridwar / Rishikesh | ₹36,000 | ₹34,500 | ₹33,500 | ₹32,500 |
| Delhi (overnight bus both ways) | ₹37,500 | ₹36,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹34,000 |
- * Prices are per person on quad sharing. Triple sharing is ₹2,000 more and double sharing ₹4,000 more per person. The Kedarnath night is on 4–6 sharing for everyone, as rooms there are limited.
- * 5% GST is extra. Pay 25% to book, or the full amount.
- * The cost can change with the services, sharing type, number of travellers, vehicle type, extra sightseeing and starting point.
Panch Kedar 2027 Batch Dates – Saturday Start from Haridwar (Friday Night from Delhi)
Dates are the Saturday group start from Haridwar and Rishikesh; the Delhi bus leaves the night before (Friday). Choose a date in the booking box above to see the price for your group and book.
Panch Kedar Tour Itinerary from Haridwar and Rishikesh
| Day | Route | Distance | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Delhi → Haridwar (Friday night) | overnight bus | In transit |
| 1 | Haridwar/Rishikesh → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Guptkashi | about 210 km drive | Musafir Resort, Guptkashi |
| 2 | Guptkashi → Sonprayag → Gaurikund → Kedarnath (3,583 m) | 30 km drive + 16–18 km trek | Kedarnath |
| 3 | Kedarnath → Gaurikund → Guptkashi | 16–18 km trek + 30 km drive | Musafir Resort, Guptkashi |
| 4 | Guptkashi → Ukhimath → Ransi | about 40 km drive | Homestay, Ransi |
| 5 | Ransi → Madhyamaheshwar (3,497 m) | 16–18 km trek | Near the temple |
| 6 | Budha Madhyamaheshwar → Ransi → Chopta | about 22 km trek + 50 km drive | Chopta |
| 7 | Chopta → Tungnath (3,680 m) → Chandrashila → Chopta | about 10 km trek | Chopta |
| 8 | Chopta → Mandal → Gopeshwar → Sagar | about 40 km drive | Homestay, Sagar |
| 9 | Sagar → Lyuti Bugyal | 10–12 km trek | Camp, Lyuti Bugyal |
| 10 | Lyuti Bugyal → Rudranath (3,600 m) → Lyuti Bugyal | 18–20 km trek | Camp, Lyuti Bugyal |
| 11 | Lyuti Bugyal → Sagar → Helang → Urgam | 10–12 km trek + 65 km drive | Homestay, Urgam |
| 12 | Urgam → Kalpeshwar (2,200 m) → Rishikesh/Haridwar (→ Delhi by overnight bus) | under 1 km walk + about 275 km drive | – |
Day 0: Delhi to Haridwar (overnight bus, Delhi package)
Friday night | Overnight bus | Boarding point: ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Delhi | About 220 km
- Board our overnight bus at ISBT Kashmiri Gate in Delhi on Friday night; the bus time is shared with your ticket.
- Reach Haridwar before 5:00 AM on Saturday to join the group.
Day 1: Haridwar/Rishikesh to Guptkashi (drive)
Drive: about 210 km | Duration: 8–9 hours | Sightseeing: Devprayag, Dhari Devi Temple, Rudraprayag | Stay: Musafir Resort, Guptkashi | Meals: Dinner
- The group starts at 5:00 AM from Haridwar Railway Station; please arrive 30 minutes early. Rishikesh travellers are picked up at Tapovan on the way.
- Stop at Devprayag, where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet to form the Ganga, and for darshan at Dhari Devi Temple before Rudraprayag.
- Follow the Mandakini valley to Guptkashi and check in to Musafir Resort.
- Your trek leader meets the group for a briefing on the yatra, then have a hot dinner and rest.
Day 2: Guptkashi to Kedarnath (drive + trek)
Drive: about 30 km to Sonprayag, then 5 km by shared taxi to Gaurikund | Trek: 16–18 km | Duration: 7–8 hours | Difficulty: Moderate to difficult | Stay: Hotel or guesthouse near Kedarnath Temple | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
- Start early and drive to Sonprayag; from there, a government shared taxi takes you to Gaurikund.
- Visit Gauri Mata Mandir and start the trek to Kedarnath after breakfast, taking breaks as needed.
- Reach Kedarnath by evening and check in near the temple. Stays at Kedarnath are on 4–6 sharing, depending on availability.
- Attend the evening aarti if possible, have dinner and rest.
Day 3: Kedarnath darshan, trek down and drive to Guptkashi
Trek: 16–18 km descent | Drive: about 30 km | Sightseeing: Kedarnath Temple, Bhim Shila, Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi, Bhairavnath Temple | Stay: Musafir Resort, Guptkashi | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
- Wake up early for darshan at Kedarnath, the first Kedar (Pratham Kedar), where Lord Shiva is worshipped as the hump of a bull.
- Visit Bhim Shila, the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi and, if time allows, Bhairavnath Temple.
- After breakfast, trek down to Gaurikund and drive back to Guptkashi.
- Rest at the resort and have dinner.
Day 4: Guptkashi to Ransi via Ukhimath (drive)
Drive: about 40 km | Duration: 2–3 hours | Sightseeing: Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath | Stay: Homestay in Ransi | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
- An easy day to recover after Kedarnath. Drive through oak and maple forest towards Ukhimath.
- Visit Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, the winter seat of Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar.
- Continue about 20 km to Ransi village, the base of the Madhyamaheshwar trek, check in and rest.
Day 5: Ransi to Madhyamaheshwar (trek)
Trek: 16–18 km | Duration: 8–9 hours | Difficulty: Moderate to difficult | Landmarks: Gaundar, Bantoli, Khatara, Nanu, Maikhamba | Stay: Camp or homestay near the temple | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
- After breakfast, start the long climb to Madhyamaheshwar, the second Kedar, at 3,497 m.
- The trail descends to Gaundar and Bantoli, then climbs through forest and small villages; keep a steady pace with short breaks.
- Reach the temple meadow by evening, attend the aarti if time permits, and stay near the temple.
Day 6: Madhyamaheshwar darshan, Budha Madhyamaheshwar, trek down and drive to Chopta
Trek: about 4 km to Budha Madhyamaheshwar and back + 16–18 km descent | Drive: about 50 km | Duration: 11–12 hours (long day) | Stay: Homestay or camp in Chopta | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
- Early darshan at Madhyamaheshwar (Dwitiya Kedar), where Lord Shiva is worshipped as the navel.
- Walk about 2 km up to Budha Madhyamaheshwar for close views of Chaukhamba, then return to the temple for breakfast.
- Trek down to Ransi and drive via Ukhimath to Chopta, the base for Tungnath. Check in, have dinner and rest.
Day 7: Chopta to Tungnath and Chandrashila (trek)
Trek: 3.5 km to Tungnath + optional 1.5 km to Chandrashila (about 10 km round trip with Chandrashila) | Duration: 5–6 hours | Difficulty: Easy to moderate | Stay: Chopta | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
- Start early on the paved trail to Tungnath (3,680 m), the third Kedar and the highest Shiva temple in the world, where Lord Shiva is worshipped as the arms.
- After darshan, those who are fit can climb 1.5 km to the Chandrashila summit (about 4,000 m) for 360° views of Chaukhamba, Trishul and Nanda Devi.
- Trek back to Chopta for dinner and a second night.
Day 8: Chopta to Sagar via Gopeshwar (drive)
Drive: about 40 km via Mandal | Duration: 2 hours | Sightseeing: Gopinath Temple, Gopeshwar | Optional: Anusuya Devi Temple (about 5 km walk each way from Mandal) | Stay: Homestay in Sagar | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
- A short drive and a rest day before the hardest trek of the yatra.
- Drive through the forest to Mandal and on to Gopeshwar to visit the ancient Gopinath Temple, the winter seat of Rudranath.
- If the group is fit and has time, you can walk to Anusuya Devi Temple from Mandal; otherwise rest.
- Check in at Sagar village, the base of the Rudranath trek, have dinner and sleep early.
Day 9: Sagar to Lyuti Bugyal (trek)
Trek: 10–12 km | Duration: 6–7 hours | Difficulty: Moderate to difficult | Landmarks: Chandrakoti, Pung Bugyal | Stay: Camp at Lyuti Bugyal | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
- Rudranath is the toughest Panch Kedar trek, so we split it over three days.
- Climb through oak and rhododendron forest to Pung Bugyal and on to the wide meadow of Lyuti Bugyal.
- Check in to camp, have a hot dinner and rest well.
Day 10: Lyuti Bugyal to Rudranath and back (trek)
Trek: 18–20 km round trip | Duration: 9–10 hours | Difficulty: Moderate to challenging | Highest point: Pitradhar, about 4,000 m | Sightseeing: Rudranath Temple, Surya Kund, Chandra Kund, Tara Kund | Stay: Camp at Lyuti Bugyal | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
- Start early and climb over Panar Bugyal and Pitradhar to Rudranath (3,600 m), the fourth Kedar (Chaturth Kedar), where Lord Shiva is worshipped as the face.
- After darshan, visit the sacred kunds near the temple, weather permitting.
- Trek back to Lyuti Bugyal for dinner and the night.
Day 11: Lyuti Bugyal to Sagar, drive to Urgam (trek + drive)
Trek: 10–12 km descent | Drive: about 65 km via Helang | Duration: 7–8 hours | Stay: Homestay in Urgam | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
- After breakfast, trek down to Sagar village.
- Drive past Gopeshwar and Chamoli to Helang, then up the Urgam valley.
- Check in at Urgam, the base of Kalpeshwar, and enjoy a quiet evening in the valley.
Day 12: Kalpeshwar darshan, drive to Rishikesh/Haridwar
Walk: under 1 km from the road head | Difficulty: Easy | Drive: about 270–280 km | Duration: 10–11 hours | Meals: Breakfast
- A short, easy walk to Kalpeshwar (2,200 m), the fifth Kedar, a cave temple where Lord Shiva is worshipped as his matted hair. It is the only Panch Kedar temple open all year.
- After darshan and breakfast, drive back to Rishikesh and Haridwar, reaching late at night.
- Delhi travellers board the overnight bus from Haridwar and reach Delhi the next morning.
What's Included in this Package
- Transport for the 12-day road journey from Haridwar/Rishikesh and back, by vehicle as per group size
- Delhi package: overnight bus from Delhi to Haridwar and back
- Hotel, homestay and camp stays on shared basis as per the itinerary
- Veg meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 12 breakfast (11 breakfasts and 11 dinners)
- Trek permits, camping fees and Kedarnath yatra registration
- Certified trek leader (one for every 20 travellers) and on-ground staff support
- Experienced local driver familiar with mountain roads
- First-aid kit, oxygen cylinder and crampons with the group
- Toll taxes, driver's allowance and parking charges
- On-call trip coordinator and 24/7 back-office support
What's Not Included
- Lunch, snacks and extra beverages
- Pony, palki and porter charges, and helicopter tickets
- Extra meals and stays caused by delays
- Travel insurance and medical expenses
- Costs arising from unforeseen situations such as landslides or roadblocks
- Personal expenses
- 5% GST
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Cancellation Policy
| Cancelled before trip | Paid in full | Paid 25% advance |
|---|---|---|
| 15 days or more | 100% refund | 100% refund |
| 7–14 days | 93% refund | 75% refund |
| 4–6 days | 70% refund | No refund |
| 3 days or less | No refund | No refund |
See the full cancellation policy.
Five Kedar Temples: Trek Distance & Day
| Temple | Day | Trek from | Distance | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kedarnath (3,583 m) | 2–3 | Gaurikund | 16–18 km each way | Kedarnath (4–6 sharing) |
| Madhyamaheshwar (3,497 m) | 5–6 | Ransi | 16–18 km each way, +4 km to Budha Madhyamaheshwar | Near the temple |
| Tungnath (3,680 m) | 7 | Chopta | 3.5 km each way, +1.5 km to Chandrashila | Chopta |
| Rudranath (3,600 m) | 9–10 | Sagar | about 20 km each way, via Lyuti Bugyal | Camp at Lyuti Bugyal (2 nights) |
| Kalpeshwar (2,200 m) | 12 | Road head near Urgam | under 1 km | Urgam (night before) |
For the legend, the body parts of Shiva worshipped at each temple and their history, see our Panch Kedar temples guide.
Places on the Way
- Devprayag: the Alaknanda–Bhagirathi confluence, where the Ganga begins (Day 1)
- Dhari Devi Temple: guardian deity of the Char Dham, before Rudraprayag (Day 1)
- Rudraprayag: the Alaknanda–Mandakini confluence (Day 1)
- Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath: the winter seat of Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar (Day 4)
- Gopinath Temple, Gopeshwar: the winter seat of Rudranath (Day 8)
- Helang and the Urgam valley: the quiet valley below Kalpeshwar (Day 11)
Want to add places such as Anusuya Devi, Kartik Swami or Badrinath? Tell us, and we will customise a private yatra for you.
Before You Book: Good to Know
- Season: the temples are open from about May to October. Our batches run in June and September, after all five temples open and before Rudranath closes in mid-October. No July–August departures because of heavy rain and landslides.
- Winter: four temples close for winter (Kalpeshwar stays open), and our batches run only when all five are open. See where the deities spend the winter in our guide to the winter seats.
- ID and registration: a government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport or driving licence) is mandatory for every traveller; we complete the Kedarnath yatra registration for you.
- Fitness: be comfortable walking 16–18 km in a day with 1,000 m or more of climbing. Start walking or stair training a few weeks before the trip.
- Age: 12 to 60 years. Under-18s travel with a parent or guardian; travellers over 60 need a doctor's fitness certificate.
- Ponies and helicopter: ponies and palkis are available at Kedarnath and on parts of other trails at local rates, and Kedarnath helicopter tickets can be added on request; none are included.
- Network and power: mobile network is patchy beyond the road heads and electricity on the trails is limited, so carry a power bank.
- If the yatra is suspended: if the administration suspends the yatra or closes a road before your trip, choose a free date change to a later batch or a credit note for the amount paid.
Essential Packing List
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- A 40–50 litre backpack with a rain cover, and a small daypack
- Clothing: trek pants, full-sleeve shirts, a fleece and a warm jacket, a woollen cap, a muffler, gloves and enough socks
- Trekking shoes and a pair of flip-flops
- Water bottle (hot and cold), a torch and a trekking pole
- A personal medical kit with band-aids, painkillers and your regular medicines
- Sunglasses, sanitiser, moisturiser, toilet roll and a quick-dry towel
- Your ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN card or passport) and the permit slips we give you
Why Book the Panch Kedar Yatra with Manchala Mushafir
- Registered company (CIN and GST registered), running Himalayan trips since 2019
- Fixed Saturday departures from Haridwar, with an overnight bus from Delhi
- Clear prices by group size, with a 25% advance option
- 100% refund if you cancel 15 days or more before the trip
- Rest days placed before the hardest treks, and the Rudranath trek split over three days
- One certified trek leader for every 20 travellers, with a first-aid kit, oxygen cylinder and crampons
- Free date change or credit note if the administration suspends the yatra
- 24/7 back-office support during the trip
Panch Kedar Yatra Package FAQs
Manchala Mushafir's Panch Kedar Yatra package is 12 days and 11 nights from Haridwar or Rishikesh, covering Kedarnath, Madhyamaheshwar, Tungnath, Rudranath and Kalpeshwar in their traditional order. From Delhi, add an overnight bus each way. The duration can vary with trekking pace, weather and road conditions.
Manchala Mushafir's Panch Kedar Yatra package costs ₹36,000 per person from Haridwar or Rishikesh and ₹37,500 from Delhi for 1–3 people on quad sharing, falling to ₹32,500 and ₹34,000 for groups of 16 or more, plus 5% GST. It includes transport, 11 nights' stay, 11 breakfasts and 11 dinners, permits, Kedarnath registration and a certified trek leader.
The group starts at 5:00 AM on Saturday from Haridwar Railway Station, where our vehicle waits in the designated parking area. Rishikesh travellers are picked up at Tapovan on the way. From Delhi, you take our overnight bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate on Friday night and reach Haridwar before 5:00 AM.
Manchala Mushafir's 2027 Panch Kedar batches start from Haridwar on Saturday 5 June, 19 June, 4 September, 18 September and 25 September 2027, with the Delhi bus leaving the night before. The dates fall after all five temples open in May and before Rudranath closes in mid-October.
Yes, with preparation. The yatra has five treks of different difficulty and long road journeys, adding up to about 120–135 km of walking over 12 days. Beginners in good health can do it if they train for a few weeks and walk at a steady pace with our trek leader. Rudranath is the hardest day.
Rudranath is the toughest of the five treks, with about 20 km each way and a high point near 4,000 m at Pitradhar. Manchala Mushafir places a short drive and rest day before it (Day 8) and splits it over three days: Sagar to Lyuti Bugyal, Lyuti Bugyal to the temple and back, and the descent to Sagar, with two nights in camp at Lyuti Bugyal. Kalpeshwar and Tungnath are the easiest treks; Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar are moderate, each about 16–18 km one way.
From Delhi, Manchala Mushafir's Panch Kedar Yatra costs ₹37,500 per person for 1–3 people on quad sharing, falling to ₹34,000 for groups of 16 or more, plus 5% GST. This includes the overnight bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Haridwar on Friday night and back after the yatra, along with everything in the Haridwar package.
Only Kedarnath has a helicopter service, from helipads in the Kedar valley such as Phata, Sersi and Guptkashi. Madhyamaheshwar, Tungnath, Rudranath and Kalpeshwar can only be reached on foot, with ponies available on some trails. Helicopter tickets are not included in the package, but we can help you add a Kedarnath helicopter on a private trip, subject to availability.
Take a train to Haridwar or a flight to Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport, which is about 35 km from Haridwar and 20 km from Rishikesh, and reach by Friday night. The group starts at 5:00 AM on Saturday from Haridwar Railway Station, with a pickup at Tapovan in Rishikesh on the way, so choose Haridwar or Rishikesh as your pickup when booking.
The package includes transport for the whole 12-day road journey from Haridwar or Rishikesh and back, hotel, homestay and camp stays on shared basis, veg meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 12 breakfast, trek permits, camping fees and Kedarnath registration, a certified trek leader, a local driver, toll and parking charges, and a first-aid kit with an oxygen cylinder and crampons.
Click Book Now on this page, choose your pickup point (Haridwar, Rishikesh or Delhi), pick a date and pay either 25% in advance or the full amount. If you need help with booking, call or WhatsApp 9311052232.
Electricity on the Panch Kedar trails is very limited or absent, and mobile network is patchy beyond the road heads. Towns and bases such as Guptkashi, Chopta, Ransi and Gopeshwar have regular power and charging points in most stays, so carry a power bank for the trek days.
If the administration suspends the yatra or closes a road before your trip, Manchala Mushafir lets you choose a free date change to a later batch or a credit note for the amount you paid. If weather blocks one temple during the trip, the trek leader reschedules or skips that day for safety.
Yes. Manchala Mushafir can arrange a private Panch Kedar Yatra for your family or group on dates of your choice, with a Swift Dzire, Ertiga, Innova or Tempo Traveller depending on group size, extra rest days, or a helicopter for Kedarnath. Call or WhatsApp 9311052232 for a quote.
Shorter Trips to the Kedar Temples
Kedarnath Yatra
Our most popular package to Kedarnath, the first Kedar, from Haridwar, Rishikesh or Delhi.
Madhyamaheshwar Tour Package
A 4-day trek to Madhyamaheshwar, the second Kedar, from Ransi near Ukhimath, with Budha Madhyamaheshwar included.
Chopta Tungnath Chandrashila Trek
Visit Tungnath, the third Kedar and the highest Shiva temple in the world, with the climb to Chandrashila.
Rudranath Trek Package
A 5-day trek to Rudranath, the fourth Kedar and the toughest of the five, from Sagar village.