Expedition Overview
The holy trek to Kedarnath takes pilgrims and adventurers along the roaring Mandakini river, across cascading waterfalls, and culminates at the 1,000-year-old stone temple standing at 11,755 ft.
Choose Your Package Tier
Basecamp Tier (Gaurikund)
Ex-Gaurikund: All-inclusive trek, alpine tents, nutritious meals, permits, NIM/WFR guide & medical kit.
- ✓ Reporting at Gaurikund Basecamp
- ✓ 4-Season alpine tents & sleeping bags
- ✓ All hot vegetarian mountain meals
- ✓ Forest permits, oxygen & oximeter checks
With Transit (Rishikesh / Haridwar)
Most PopularIncludes round-trip basecamp transport (Rishikesh / Haridwar) plus all trek inclusions, permits & gear.
- ✓ Round-trip shared SUV/Tempo (Rishikesh / Haridwar)
- ✓ Basecamp homestay/hotel night included
- ✓ 4-Season alpine tents & sleeping bags
- ✓ Forest permits, oxygen & NIM/WFR guide
Upcoming Fixed Departures
Live Strapi Inventory| Departure Dates | Batch Status | Base Price / Climber | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 2027 – 12 May 2027 | Only 5 seats left | ₹6,500 | |
| 5 Jun 2027 – 7 Jun 2027 | Available (12 seats) | ₹6,500 | |
| 15 Sept 2027 – 17 Sept 2027 | Available (8 seats) | ₹6,500 |
Day-by-Day Trail Itinerary
Day 1 Haridwar to Guptkashi
1,319 m · 210 km trek
Haridwar to Guptkashi
Drive from Haridwar to Guptkashi. Enjoy beautiful views along the Mandakini river.
Day 2 Guptkashi to Kedarnath via Gaurikund
3,583 m · 16 km trek
Guptkashi to Kedarnath via Gaurikund
Drive to Gaurikund and start the 16km trek to Kedarnath. Evening darshan and aarti at the sacred shrine.
Day 3 Kedarnath to Gaurikund & return drive to Haridwar
1,319 m · 16 km trek
Kedarnath to Gaurikund & return drive to Haridwar
Trek down to Gaurikund and drive back to Haridwar/Rishikesh.
Camp-to-Camp Elevation Profile
Altitude Gradient & Waypoint Profile
Himalayan Weather & Micro-Climate Index
Typical seasonal ranges from basecamp field logs — not a live sensor feed.
Feels like 11°C (Clear Alpine Sky)
North-Westerly Breeze
Mild acclimatization required
Cat 3/4 Polarized Lenses Required
5-Day Seasonal Outlook
High-Altitude Physiology & Acclimatization Lab
Barometric telemetry and Lake Louise AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) clinical screener.
Relative to Sea Level
Standard 1013 hPa
Minimum Required
Affects Digestion & Heat
Lake Louise AMS Clinical Screener (2018 Consensus)
Self-evaluate altitude symptom severity before or during high moraine crossings.
Zero significant acute mountain symptoms recorded. Maintain hydration pace of 4+ liters/day and proceed with standard ascent schedule.
Included in Package
- ✓ Accommodation in alpine guesthouses/tents near Kedarnath temple
- ✓ Nutritious vegetarian meals during the trek
- ✓ Certified local mountain guide and trek leaders
- ✓ First aid and emergency medical kit
Exclusions
- × Helicopter tickets from Phata/Guptkashi
- × Personal mule or palanquin charges
- × Personal expenses & porter offloading
How to Reach Basecamp & FAQs
Basecamp Reporting: Gaurikund, Uttarakhand
Shared taxis and buses operate daily from Rishikesh to Sonprayag. Local government shuttles connect Sonprayag to Gaurikund.