Kedarnath Yatra From Haridwar

The morning after , drive to Guptkashi via Dev Prayag Rudraprayag. To reach Guptakashi, visit Ardh
Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel's arrival in Guptakashi. Overnight stay at Guptakashi.
 Guptakashi:- The name Gupt Kashi means "Hidden Benares. Mythology describes how when the Pandava
brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first concealed himself at Guptkashi, but later fled
from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish fulfilled. There
are more tangible connections as well-the Kedarnath pandas (priests) live in Guptkashi during the winter
months, and after the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes througGupt
Kashi on its way to Ukhimath (across the valley), where it stays for the winter.

The morning after breakfast drive to Gaurikund, start your trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (by Pony /
Doli / Helicopter at your own cost). Visit Kedarnath Temple. After temple Darshan. Overnight stay at
Kedarnath.
Note: Private and commercial vehicles are not allowed in Gaurikund area, so if you are going by trek
you will have to hire local taxi from sonprayag to reaching Gaurikund (at your own cost)
Also in Kedarnath ji most of the hotels doesn’t have double/Triple Sharing room, due to lack of
accommodation stay will be provided as per, per bed and that can be accommodated in a
four/Six/Eight bed room dormitory by the hotel staff.
 Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated,
against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva.
According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war felt
guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He
eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being
followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The remaining portions of Lord
Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms
appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with
the head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as
PanchKedar.