Panchkedar Trek & Drive Overview

Trek Name: Panchkedar Trek & Drive

Days: 12

Adventure Type: Pilgrimage Tours

Base Camp: –

Season:Summer | Monsoon |

Month:May | June | September | October |

Country: India

Altitude: 12000 Ft.

Grade: Moderate to Difficult

Rail Head: Haridwar/Rishikesh is the nearest rail head to the base camp

Stay: Hotel/Guesthouse/Village Homestay and Camps (Triple/Quad sharing)

Food: Meals while on trek & at Hotel/Guesthouse (Veg & Eggs)

Location: Uttarakhand

Distance: 107 Km.

Trail Type: –

AirPort: Jolly Grant Airport, which is 21 km away from Rishikesh

Highlights:

Visit all five sacred Panch Kedar temples dedicated to Lord Shiva
A perfect blend of trekking adventures and scenic drives through Garhwal Himalayas
Walk through dense forests, alpine meadows, and remote mountain villages
Experience deep spiritual calm at Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar, and Kalpeshwar
Breathtaking views of snow-clad Himalayan peaks and river valleys
Ideal for spiritual seekers and adventure lovers seeking an offbeat Uttarakhand journey

Day 01 :

Drive from Rishikesh to Pipalkoti

Altitude (Pipalkoti): 1,340 m / 4,400 ft
Drive Distance: 215 km | 8-9 hours

Day 02 :

Drive from Pipalkoti to Kalpeshwar and Back to Pipalkoti

Altitude:
- Pipalkoti: 1,340 m / 4,400 ft
- Kalpeshwar: 2,100 m / 6,900 ft
Drive Distance: 70 km (round trip) | 4 hours

Day 03 :

Drive from Pipalkoti to Sagar Village and Trek to Lyuti Bugyal

Altitude:
- Pipalkoti: 1,340 m / 4,400 ft
- Sagar Village: 1,700 m / 5,600 ft
- Lyuti Bugyal: 3,000 m / 10,000 ft
Drive Distance: 30 km | 1 hour
Trek Distance: 8 km | 6-7 hrs

Day 04 :

Trek from Lyuti Bugyal to Rudranath and Back

Altitude:
- Lyuti Bugyal: 3,000 m / 10,000 ft
- Rudranath: 3,550 m / 11,600 ft
Trek Distance: 18 km (both ways) | 10-12 hrs

Day 05 :

Trek from Lyuti Bugyal to Sagar Village and Drive to Chopta

Altitude:
- Lyuti Bugyal: 3,000 m / 10,000 ft
- Sagar Village: 1,700 m / 5,600 ft
- Chopta: 2,900 m / 9,500 ft
Trek Distance: 8 km | 4-5 hrs
Drive Distance: 35 km | 1-2 hrs

Day 06 :

Trek from Chopta to Tungnath Temple and Back to Chopta (Optional Hike to Chandrashila)

Altitude:
- Chopta: 2,900 m / 9,500 ft
- Tungnath Temple: 3,500 m / 11,500 ft
- Chandrashila Peak: 3,700 m / 12,000 ft (optional)
Trek Distance: 8-9 km (both ways) | 7-8 hrs

Day 07 :

Drive from Chopta to Ransi and Trek to Gaundhar

Altitude:
- Chopta: 2,900 m / 9,500 ft
- Ransi: 2,000 m / 6,500 ft
- Gaundhar: 1,800 m / 5,800 ft
Drive Distance: 52 km | 3-4 hrs
Trek Distance: 6 km | 4-5 hrs

Day 08 :

Trek from Gaundhar to Madhmaheshwar

Altitude:
- Gaundhar: 1,800 m / 5,800 ft
- Madmaheshwar: 3,200 m / 10,600 ft
Trek Distance: 10 km | 6-7 hrs

Day 09 :

Trek from Madhmaheshwar to Ransi and Drive to Guptakashi/Phata

Altitude:
- Madhmaheshwar: 3,200 m / 10,600 ft
- Ransi: 2,000 m / 6,500 ft
- Guptakashi: 1,400 m / 4,500 ft
Trek Distance: 16 km | 8-9 hrs
Drive Distance: 45 km | 2-3 hrs

Day 10 :

Drive from Guptakashi/Phata to Gaurikund and Trek to Kedarnathji

Altitude:
- Guptakashi: 1,400 m / 4,500 ft
- Gaurikund: 2,000 m / 6,700 ft
- Kedarnath: 3,600 m / 11,700 ft
Drive Distance (Guptakashi to Gaurikund): 35 km | 2-3 hrs
Trek Distance: 16 km | 8-9 hrs

Day 11 :

Descend from Kedarnath to Gaurikund and Drive Back to Guptakashi/Phata

Altitude:
- Kedarnath: 3,600 m / 11,700 ft
- Gaurikund: 2,000 m / 6,700 ft
- Guptakashi: 1,400 m / 4,500 ft
Drive Distance: 35 km | 2-3 hrs
Trek Distance: 16 km | 8-9 hrs
Accommodation: Guesthouse

Day 12 :

Drive from Guptakashi to Rishikesh

Altitude:
- Guptakashi: 1,400 m / 4,500 ft
- Rishikesh: 400 m / 1,400 ft
Drive Distance: 180 km | 7-8 hrs

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