Kedarnath-Tunganath Trek
The 16 kms
Kedarnath Trek starting from Gaurikund is one of the trekkers' paradise
attracting thousands of tourists every year, not only for the enticing trail and
mesmerising mother nature with deep forests, Glaciers and waterfalls along the way, but also from
the Pilgrimage point, the Lord Shiva temple at a height of 3,583 m above sea
level, close to Chorabari glacier. The ancient temple has
exquisite architecture and is built of huge, evenly shaped grey stone. The
Kedarnath temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a part of Char Dham and is one
of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in India.
The Kedarnath Trek is located within Kedarnath
Wildlife Sanctuary, and trek timings are confined to between 4 am and 1:30 pm. The overall trek experience will
make anyone spellbound, as nature has so much to offer during the trek. It is
important that participants are in sound health with a basic fitness level.
The Tungnath Trek begins from the base camp at
Chopta, covering a distance of about 5-6 kilometres that typically takes 3-4
hours to complete. Ascending to an altitude of approximately 12,000 feet, the
trail leads to the ancient Tungnath Temple, which is believed to be over a
thousand years old and is revered as the world's highest Shiva temple (Tritiya
Kedar).
Short:
Day 1: Drive from Haridwar to
Sonprayag (227km)
Day 2: Drive from Sonprayag to Gaurikund (5km) & Trek to Kedarnath (
21km / 11760Ft)
Day 3: Trek from Kedarnath to Gaurikund (21km) & Drive to Ukhimoth
(45km)
Day 4: Drive from Ukhimoth to Chopta (35km) & Trek to Tunganath (
4.5km/ 12073 Ft )
Day 5: Trek from Tungnath to Chandrashila (12,110 Ft / 2km ) & Trek
down to Chopta ( 6.5km ) & Drive to Haridwar
INR 9900+ GST (Haridwar-Haridwar)
Add-ons:
Transport: INR 2000/Person
Off Loads: INR 1500/Person
Insurance: INR300 /Person
Booking policy:
INR 3000 (non-refundable)
30 days
before the trip, 50 % of the total value is to be paid.
Remaining
Payment 10 days before DOJ
Experienced Trek Guide & Leader
Safety Equipment: First Aid Kit & Portable Oxygen
Cylinder
Homestay (With 2 or 3 people sharing basis)
Delicious Food during the Trek (Veg & Egg)
Three times meals in a day during trek (Breakfast, Lunch
& Dinner)
All necessary Permits & Entry Fees
Transfer cost to Base Camp ( 2000 INR approx. Per person typically applies for a group of
10 & may vary with fewer people.
Any kind of personal expenses
Foods are not included while in transit.
Any Medical Evacuation
Porter to carry personal luggage
Offloading Charge: Rs. 1,500 (Per Bag)... Weight should be
under 10 Kg
Cancelled 21-30 days before Journey –Full refund (Except
initial booking fees of Inr 3000, which can be used as future credit till one
year from the date of actual booking)
Note: Applies to those who have paid 50% of the trek cost 30 days before DOJ, or else initial booking fees of INR3000 remain non- refundable in all other scenarios.
Cancelled between 14-20 Days before Journey -10% of the total
amount remains as non- refundable, Booking fees of INR3000 apply as a future credit, and the rest is refunded to the client.
Cancelled between 8-14 days of actual journey –25% of the total
trek package cost remains non-refundable, the remaining is issued as a future credit
valid for 1 year
0-7 Days Prior: 50% is non-refundable, rest 50% as a future
credit of the total package amount. (This applies to clients paying the full amount
within the due date)
Non-appearance on the trek starting day: No refund.
Note: Future credit is for 1 year from the date of actual booking till the same date and month in the next year & can be switched with any desired destination as offered by TripstoTrek.com
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