Panchkedar Trek & Drive

Why is Panch Kedar a Must-Do Trek?

• The Panch Kedar Yatra takes you through five holy temples, nestled among the beautiful Himalayas. These five sacred shrines include Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar and Kalpeshwar.
• Each site holds unique mythological importance, offering a spiritual journey alongside the physical adventure with beautiful views.
• All these five shrines are dedicated to Shiva and the Trek to Panch Kedar is intertwined with tales from the Mahabharata, and believed to be built by the Pandavas.
• Tungnath is often regarded as the highest temple among the Panch Kedar, but in terms of altitude, Kedarnath, situated at 11,700 feet, is actually the highest. However, the Tungnath trek takes you further to the Chandrashila peak, the highest point in the region. From there, you can enjoy mesmerizing panoramic views of Nanda Devi, Trishul, Chaukhamba, and many more.
• Chandrashila and other high-altitude points along the trek provide some of the most spectacular sunrise and sunset views over the Himalayan ranges.
• The trek takes you through dense forests and alpine meadows to cascading waterfalls and snowy peaks, during the trek you get wide panoramic views of the Garhwal Himalayas.
  

  Who Can Participate

  • Age Requirement:
    • Minimum 14 years
  • First-timers are welcome, though prior trekking experience is preferred. Good fitness is a must.
  • Fitness Criteria:
    • The Trekker should have sufficient stamina to cover 5 km of distance by jogging in 30 minutes without stress or 10 km of distance in 70 minutes without stress
    • If the trekker prefers cycling he/ she should be able to cycle 18 km of distance in 50 minutes.
    • Preparation Chart
    • If the trekker wants to carry a backpack then he/she should be able to carry a 10-12 kg backpack. If opt Off-load option then the trekker should be able to carry 3-5 kg backpack.
    • If a trekker's BMI is more or less than the normal range (18-27), please consult our Trek Coordinator before booking.