Tour Highlights
✔ Kedarnath is Situated in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand.
✔ Believed to be the most remote pilgrimage spot in chardham yatra.
✔ Kedarnath was built by Pandavas in the ancient time.
Inclusion/Exclusion
Inclusion in cost during the yatra:
✔ 02 Nights Accommodation during the trip will be provided using Standard Category of hotel / Home stay / Guest House at all location in Base room category on Triple sharing basis.
✔ Meals as specified in the itinerary on MAP basis in Guptkashi (it will be basic Indian vegetarian Meals on buffet basis i.e. Breakfast and Dinner only), No Meals in Kedarnath.
✔ Transportation using private vehicle on sharing basis from Haridwar till Haridwar as per the itinerary and given routine.
✔ All toll tax, parking, fuel, Green Tax and driver allowances.
Exclusion in cost during the yatra:
✖ Mandatory GST of 5% on Invoice Amount.
✖ Any kind of Travel / Health Insurance (Trekveda strictly recommend each traveller to please carry your own travel / health insurance).
✖ Any Meals /Snacks / Beverages in during trip.
✖ Any of Cost for Airfare, Train fare.
✖ Any kind of medical expenses.
✖ Any Meals in Kedarnath.
✖ Accommodation and Meals in Haridwar ( Will be subject to additional cost).
✖ Any tips, laundry, Phone call, liquors, mineral water, camera fee or any other personal nature expenses.
✖ Airport pickup and drop services ( Will be subject to additional cost).
✖ Local Taxi charges from Sonprayag to Gaurikund and back.
✖ Any other fee / charges not mentioned in the cost included section.
✖ Any pony Cost for Kedarnath Trek on direct payment – Subject to additional cost.
✖ Any Helicopter charges - subject to additional cost.
✖ Any kind of rituals or Pooja Ceremonies.
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Tour Highlights
✔ Kedarnath is Situated in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand.
✔ Believed to be the most remote pilgrimage spot in chardham yatra.
✔ Kedarnath was built by Pandavas in the ancient time.
Inclusion/Exclusion
Inclusion in cost during the yatra:
✔ 02 Nights Accommodation during the trip will be provided using Standard Category of hotel / Home stay / Guest House at all location in Base room category on Triple sharing basis.
✔ Meals as specified in the itinerary on MAP basis in Guptkashi (it will be basic Indian vegetarian Meals on buffet basis i.e. Breakfast and Dinner only), No Meals in Kedarnath.
✔ Transportation using private vehicle on sharing basis from Haridwar till Haridwar as per the itinerary and given routine.
✔ All toll tax, parking, fuel, Green Tax and driver allowances.
Exclusion in cost during the yatra:
✖ Mandatory GST of 5% on Invoice Amount.
✖ Any kind of Travel / Health Insurance (Trekveda strictly recommend each traveller to please carry your own travel / health insurance).
✖ Any Meals /Snacks / Beverages in during trip.
✖ Any of Cost for Airfare, Train fare.
✖ Any kind of medical expenses.
✖ Any Meals in Kedarnath.
✖ Accommodation and Meals in Haridwar ( Will be subject to additional cost).
✖ Any tips, laundry, Phone call, liquors, mineral water, camera fee or any other personal nature expenses.
✖ Airport pickup and drop services ( Will be subject to additional cost).
✖ Local Taxi charges from Sonprayag to Gaurikund and back.
✖ Any other fee / charges not mentioned in the cost included section.
✖ Any pony Cost for Kedarnath Trek on direct payment – Subject to additional cost.
✖ Any Helicopter charges - subject to additional cost.
✖ Any kind of rituals or Pooja Ceremonies.
Day 01: Haridwar– Guptkashi / Phata / Sonprayag (1319 Meters) by surface 225 Kms approx 6-7 Hrs.
Day 02: Guptkashi / Sonprayag to Kedarnath Temple by surface approx 30 Kms and By Trek 16 Kms.
Day 03: Kedarnath – Gaurikund by Trek - Sonprayag – Haridwar.
2024 Opening / Closing Dates of Char Dham
Badrinath Temple
Kedarnath Temple
Gangotri Temple
Yamunotri Temple
Note: The Chardham Yatra destinations are accessible only for six months (May to October) throughout the year. The region becomes inaccessible during the other half of the part of the year due to snowfall. Â Trekveda Advise and request all its guests that please do not to hurt the religious sentiments of the people or litter the waste in such remote and scenic locations. Below are happy to list
Important Expert Travel Tips for Chardham:-
Clothing during Char Dham Yatra
Medical Emergency Number
In case of any serious medical emergency, call 108 (The Mobile emergency service from Government of Uttarakhand). Don't make fake calls, as it is punishable offence.
Travelling Tips
Train Connectivity: Rishikesh, Haridwar and Dehradun are well connected to major cities of India by Railway Network.Â
Air Connectivity: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun. Helicopter service to Kedarnath and Badrinath is available from Delhi, Dehradun, Phata, Augustmuni and Gauchar near Rudraprayag and Jollygrant Airport Dehradun.
If self-driving in Uttarakhand during Chardham
Kedarnath Dham is a town in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, India. It is known for its Kedarnath Temple, which attracts thousands of pilgrims worldwide every year. At approximately 86 kilometers from Rudraprayag, the district headquarters, Kedarnath mandir is one of the most remote of India's four Chota Char Dham pilgrimage sites. It is located in the Himalayas, about 3,583 meters (11,755 feet) above sea level near the Chorabari Glacier-the source of the Mandakini River.
The Kedarnath temple is surrounded by snow-capped peaks, most notably Kedarnath Mountain. The nearest road head is at Gaurikund, about 16 km away. Kedarnath yatra has been a pilgrimage center for centuries. According to the Mahabharata, the Pandava brothers built an altar for Lord Shiva at Kedarnath. However, there is no mention of  Kedarnath mandir in the Mahabharata. One of the earliest references to Kedarnath Dham occurs in the Skanda Purana (7th-8th century), which names Kedara (Kedarnath) as the place where Lord Shiva released holy waters from his matted hair, resulting in the formation of the Ganges River.
Embark on a holy sojourn of Divine Kedarnath tour packages and visit Uttarakhand's attractions. During 3 nights / 4 days, you will get an opportunity to trek to the Kedarnath Temple and visit Guptkashi, Sonprayag, and Rishikesh. Also, you can explore the breathtaking beauty of Uttarakhand while enjoying the road trip. Kedarnath tour packages are customizable and you can reiterate the itinerary according to your requirements. Â The Kedarnath mandir tour package is equipped with numerous facilities, including a guided sightseeing tour, swift transfers, and comfortable stays. Contact us for more information and to book a tour with us.
What makes Kedarnath Yatra Different?
Before the  Kedarnath yatra, trekkers are introduced to many scenic views of Rishikesh, Devprayag, and Rudraprayag. The magical confluence of Alaknanda & Bhagirathi at Devprayag and Alaknanda with Mandakini at Rudraprayag is an inner-outer experience. Beautiful temples every few kilometers stamp that yes—you are indeed in Uttarakhand!
The Kedarnath temple trek begins at Gaurikund and covers several campsites along the way. You will pass Jungle Chatti, Bheembali, and Linchauli during your journey to Kedarnath mandir. Devotees will chant and celebrate the trail as you travel through. An echo of "Har Har Mahadev" fills you with an exceptional spiritual embodiment of Kedarnath Dham.
The final reach of Kedarnath mandir is enough to overwhelm devotees with the chants of “Mahadevâ€. Kedarnath Temple was covered in long ribbons of marigold garlands and long happy queues of devotees, who seemed to be enjoying every moment they spent in this sacred place.
Things to Look out for-
Best Time to Visit Kedarnath Darshan.
kedarnath yatra is best visited during the summer months of April to June and September to Last October. Families and friends can enjoy the mild temperatures of these months, as well as during the winter months when temps reach 15-20 degrees Celsius at night. So Book Your Kedarnath tour packages For these Months for Kedarnath Darshan.
Is Kedarnath Yatra Safe?
Concerns regarding Kedarnath Trek's safety are undoubtedly valid. Yes, the trek to Kedarnath Temple is indeed very safe and reliable, with new trails and the use of safety protocols helping ease anyone’s concerns.Â
Is Kedarnath Yatra Difficult?
We strongly recommend that you have a reasonable level of physical fitness before  Buying this Kedarnath tour packages or attempting this trek. We advise you to make sure you're in good shape before setting out on your hike to Kedarnath Dham.
We will provide any medical assistance required, but you must consult a doctor before starting your Kedarnath Temple trek. You should also be aware of altitude sickness and consult our team if you experience symptoms during kedarnath yatra.
Weather Conditions
Weather conditions vary throughout the year as trekkers travel. During the months before and after the monsoon season, daytime temperatures are moderate, but nighttime Kedarnath temple temperatures are significantly lower. Monsoons receive moderate to heavy rainfall.
Yatra Itinerary.
Day 01: Haridwar to Guptkashi.
Attraction:
Day 02: Guptkashi to Sonprayag to Kedarnath.
Attraction:
Note: Meals in Kedarnath will be on direct payment.
Day 03: Kedarnath – Gaurikund by trek - Sonprayag – Haridwar.
Attraction:
Cameras-Â You can carry a camera and batteries with you to click some mesmerizing pictures; however inside the temple you can carry them.Â
Phones-Â BSNL is the only SIM mostly works in Himalayas, so if possible carry one of the SIM to stay connected to your family.
First aid Kit-Â Carry your own small first aid kit and the prescribed medicines by the doctor to you. .
Clothing’s/Footwear’s- Carry warm clothes with you as it will be cold in the Himalayas, try wearing 2, 3 layers and one jacket. Footwear’s needs to be tough and prefer sport water proof shoes.Â
Other AccessoriesÂ
Tour Payment Terms
Initial amount of 20% of the Invoice amount, the Client must pay the balance amount 15-20 days prior to the date of departure of the Tour.Â
Adventure Tours (Trek & Expedition) Payment Terms:
Tour Amendments / Cancellations Policy
If the Client is willing to amend or cancel his/her booking because of whatsoever reasons including death, accident, illness, or any other personal reasons including non-payment of the balance payment, the Company is liable to recover Cancellation charges from the Client, as company had already paid your amount in advance in order to Guarantee your services.
Cancellation / Amendment notice received | Cancellation Charges per person |
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In case Trek is cancelled by Trekveda | 100% Refund will be provided if Trekveda Cancels the trek as per our refund policy |
Upto 15 Days from the Trek date | 100% Voucher will be provided |
Upto 8-14 Days from the Trek date | 70% Voucher will be provided |
Upto 07 Days from the Trek date | 0% Voucher or Refund |
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For Other Tours
Cancellation / Amendment notice received | Cancellation Charges per person |
Up to 30 days prior to date of departure | Initial deposited amount |
Between 15 days to 29 days prior to departure | 50% of tour cost OR Initial Booking amount whichever is higher |
Less than 14 days prior to departure | 100% of Invoice Amount |
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Note:-
1.   100 % Voucher will be provided if the trek/ tour is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances or any kind of Natural Calamities, Political Unrest, and Sudden Global Health Concern, Riots, Lockdown Government instructions etc. in this case Trekveda will issue you a voucher of respective amount having 1 year validity from Voucher date, which can be used in any trek of your interest operated by Trekveda
2.   In case of any restriction/health issue (guest gets Covid +ve), we will be avoiding charging any cancellation basis documents been shared .The credit note for the same amount will be issued which guest can use in future.
Itinerary Policy
This itinerary is a sample itinerary based on the information available at the time of publication, all information given in this program Trekveda reserves the right to change any program information before or after your booking the tour due to any events beyond our control. In case if we are aware of any changes sufficiently in advance we will notify you at the time of booking, otherwise our Tour Manager or Local representative will inform you of the changes. Major road works or floods, landslides may necessitate route changes in the itineraries. All of these may cause us to make changes in the itineraries. The Company has mentioned the detailed itinerary, price inclusions & exclusions, special notes etc. in the pdf.
ACTIVITIES OF THE ITINERARYÂ
Trekveda is a travel and holiday organizers only, we do not control or operate any airline, neither do we own or control any shipping company, coach or coach company, Hotel, Transport or any other facility or service mentioned in this program. We take care in selecting all the ingredients in your holiday; but because we only select and inspect them and have no control in running of them, we cannot be responsible for mechanical fault or any injury, death, loss or damage which is caused by the act or default of the management or employees of any hoteliers, airlines, shipping company, coach owner/ Transport operator who are the company’s independent contractors arising outside our normal selection and inspection process.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:-
1. There is no Contract between the company and the client until the company has received the initial deposit amount per person as specified for each tour package. The full payment must be received in accordance with procedures laid down under Payments Terms. If not paid in that time, the company reserves the right to cancel the booking with consequent loss of deposit and apply scale of cancellation charges as mentioned in the cancellation policy hereunder.
2. The Company has the right at any time and for any reason:-
3. No person other than the Company, in writing, has the authority to vary, add, amplify or waive any stipulation, representation, term or condition in this program.
4. In the event of the Company exercising its rights to amend or alter any of the services as mentioned in the itinerary, after such tour or holiday has been booked, the Client shall have the right:
5. In case of any dispute, decision of TREKVEDA will be final and binding.
6. TREKVEDA reserves the right to call you back on the contact number shared by you on the website.
Health & Safety: The Company shall in no circumstances whatsoever will be liable to the Client or any person traveling for:
7. No liability on the part of the Company arising in any way out of this Contract in respect of any tour, holiday, excursion facility shall exceed the total amount paid or agreed to be paid for the tour holiday, and shall in no case include any consequential loss or additional expense whatsoever.
8. If the Client has any complaint in respect of the services provided by any of the Independent Contractors, the Client shall immediately notify the same in writing to the Independent Contractor and a copy thereof should be handed over to the Tour Manager of the Company in order to enable the Company to take up the matter with the Independent Contractor so that in future other Clients do not face the same difficulty.
a) Any claim or complaint by the Client must be notified to the Company in writing within 07 days of the end of this holiday tour. No claim notified to this Company beyond this period will be entertained and the Company shall incur no liability whatsoever in respect thereof.
9. Each of this condition shall be severable from the other end if any provision be invalid, illegal or unenforceable. The remaining provisions shall nevertheless have full force and effect.
10. Insurance: The tour cost does not include any costs towards the Travel / Meclaim Insurance premium. In case if the Client needs an Insurance coverage, it is suggested to go for suitable insurance policy on your own. The Client has to deal directly with the Insurance Company in case of settlement of any claim.Â
11. Change in Tour Price: The tour prices printed / advertised / quoted to Client are dynamic prices. The person booking tour early is likely to get the lowest price as communicated / offered by the Company, subject to availability of seats. Similarly, person booking tour at the last will be offered the highest prices. This pricing module has been adopted to get early bookings on tours. Hence it is quite obvious that persons travelling on a same group tour are likely to have paid different tour prices. The Company will not entertain any claim whatsoever on account of the same. Also it is clear agreement between either parties that the prices quoted in the proposal / brochure have been calculated based upon the prevailing hotel / transport tariffs and applicable taxes thereon at the time of printing this brochure. The Company reserves the right to amend the price published in this program in case of costs increased before the date of departure. All such increases in price must be paid for in full before departure by the Client. The company also reserves the right to charge offer time to time as per the present situation demand / circumstances. Â
12. Force Majure:-Acts of god (including exceptional adverse weather conditions), earthquake, fire , war (declared or undeclared), invasion, rebellion, revolt, riot, civil commotion, civil war, nuclear fission, Lockdown, strike, act(s) of omission/commission by any concerned government(s), or government agencies, judicial or quasijudicial authorities, occurrence of any event can force the Company to change or extended. Hence any additional expenditure occurred due to the above reasons the same will be borne by the passengers.
13. Please note trekking / driving time given in the program are approximate and it may vary due to break for refreshments, photography, bad weather and Road conditions.
MEALS
The menus are pre – set menus provided for breakfast/lunch/dinner on the tour as mentioned under each Tour itinerary and inclusions as printed in our brochure. The meals will be served at restaurants of hotel of stay. The enroute meals or meals during excursions could be packed meals or served by enroute/local restaurants / Dhabas. We cannot process a special meal nor do we guarantee the special diet to the customer. We however reserve the right to change the meal arrangement if circumstances make it necessary to do so. If a tour participant does not avail his/her meal in stipulated time; he/she has to avail the meal on his/her own arrangement and expenses. No claim can be made for the meal which he/she has missed and not utilized.
Itinerary Changes
For the comfort and convenience of our clients, we will sometimes reverse the direction, or slightly amend the itinerary. We will try to advise you of these amendments, prior to the start of the tour or on tour. In the event that a tour participant misses on any part of the sightseeing tour or any such tour due to delay on his part, he will not be entitled to claim refund of the same.
Hotel
We have mentioned the indicative names of the Hotels for each tour. We reserve the right to change the same due to unavoidable circumstances. In that case we may provide alternative, similar accommodation for which we are not liable to pay any refund. We will not be responsible or liable in case of loss of property or life at the Hotel. Similarly any damages caused to the hotel rooms during your stay, shall be payable by the Clients and the Company will not be liable for the same.
Transport / Coach / Sitting
We use Deluxe 2 X 2 Coaches or vehicles such as Tempo Traveller, Tata Winger, Chevrolet Tavera, Mahindra Scorpio, Toyota Qualis, Tata Sumo or similar as per the availability of vehicles and actual size of the group. Our tour manager / local representative will take reasonable care of your luggage but if you are carrying any high value items on the coach, we advise you not to leave them behind when you leave the coach. We will not be responsible or liable in case of theft or robbery of the said items from the coach. All baggage and personal effects are at all times and under all circumstances your responsibility. Any damages caused to the hotel rooms / coach during your stay, shall be payable by the Clients and the Company will not be liable for the same. The drivers of the vehicles are bound by specific rules like maximum driving hours within a day/during a week, rest period per day/week etc. Clients will have to strictly adhere to the prescribed timetable for the day so that the driver can complete the travel. In case, any of the sightseeing schedules is missed due to delays caused by the client, the same will not be refunded to the client under any circumstances. Â Please note that AC will not work in Hills and no claims to this regard shall be entertained.
Risk and Liabilities - Clients shall agree that Trekveda shall not be held responsible for consequences of natural calamities, weather condition, failure of scheduled airline, detention and delays due to quarantine, strike, theft, force major, civil disturbance, government restriction or regulation, accident by aircraft, car, bus or any other form of transport relating to program schedule. The travelers understand that such situations may occur, and we will inform you of the situation as soon as we have knowledge of it. The right is reserved to cancel or alter any package as conditions require, all additional cost occurs in such case will fully be borne by the travelers. Also, Trekveda shall not be held responsible for any loss/damage of your personal belongings.
Note:-
BASICS
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HOTELS
Incidental charges due to unforeseen situationsÂ
All arrangements made by Company are in the capacity of an agent only. Company will not be liable for claims or expenses arising from circumstances beyond our control such as accidents, injuries, delayed or cancelled flights & acts of Force majeure/ traffic jams / traffic halts/ diversions/ bandh/ curfew, Union strike, VVIP movement, etc. – We will request you to bear with us the situations beyond our control. We will arrange for alternate sightseeing. In case of discontinued itinerary due to these reasons no refund on the hotel booking will be provided and alternate accommodations (as per availability) are managed in the place where you have to stay back. While it is our endeavor to manage the alternate arrangements during such scenarios, please note the difference may be charged for the same.Â
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1. What is the best and the safest time to go on this holy Yatra?
There are two peak seasons to embark on this holy Yatra i.e. April to June and then September and October.Â
2. What are some of the issues we can face on the journey?Â
Carry ample cash with you as you won’t find ATMs everywhere so it is better to be with enough cash to utilize in case of an emergency. No matter which month are you selecting for your Char Dham Darshan, you are always advised to carry woolens with you as there is no consistency in the climatic condition especially night becomes cold? You are not going to find medical stores everywhere in the state so do carry your medical kit to avoid any serious trouble.
3. Is opting for helicopter services to cover this holy Yatra is better option?
There are many benefits if you complete this religious tour with helicopter services like it transforms this immensely challenging journey into a simpler and faster one.
4. What are the documents needed for this pilgrimage?
Valid ID proof like Aadhar Card, Driving License, Passport (mandatory for foreigners), etc.
Other things that you need to carry along with you are medical kit containing that particular medicine if you have any prolonging illness, if you are covering the trekking trails then you must be equipped with trekking gears like a proper pair of shoes, comfortable dresses, etc.
5. Is the journey safe for senior citizens?
Yes, it is safe for every aged person; however, it will be very difficult for the old-aged people to cover the trekking distance on foot, so they can opt for helicopter services.
6. Is it mandatory to register ourselves for this sacred tour?
Yes, the registration for Char Dham Yatra is mandatory as the government wants to keep a record of every devotee. This registration procedure has become compulsory after the flood incident in 2013. Also, both online and offline mode of registration is available that one can select as per their wish.
7. Is there any issue in finding accommodation there?
No, there are enough hotels established in the state and the regions where you will be making your halt on the way to the pilgrimages. But, if you are visiting the sites in the peak season then you need to be pro-active in booking your hotels in advance or else you won’t find a good place to stay.
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