Panch Kedar is a spiritual tour of the five temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Uttarakhand state of India. It is believed that after the Mahabharata war, the Pandavas sought forgiveness from Lord Shiva for the sins they had committed in the war. Lord Shiva, in response, hid himself in various forms in these temples, and the Pandavas had to find him in each form to seek his blessings.
The Panch Kedar tour starts with the Kedarnath Temple, located at an altitude of 3,583 meters above sea level. It is the most famous of the five temples and is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of a lingam. It is believed that the Pandavas built this temple.The next stop is the Tungnath Temple, which is located at an altitude of 3,680 meters above sea level. It is the highest of the five temples and is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of an arm. The trek to this temple is a bit difficult, but the view from the top is breathtaking.
The Rudranath Temple is the third stop on the Panch Kedar tour. It is located at an altitude of 2,286 meters above sea level and is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of a face. This temple is surrounded by beautiful meadows and offers a stunning view of the Himalayas.
The fourth stop is the Madhyamaheshwar Temple, located at an altitude of 3,497 meters above sea level. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of a navel. The trek to this temple is also a bit difficult, but the scenic beauty on the way makes it worth the effort.The last stop on the Panch Kedar tour is the Kalpeshwar Temple, located at an altitude of 2,134 meters above sea level. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of hair. This temple is surrounded by dense forests and offers a serene and peaceful environment.
- Kedarnath Temple
- Madhmaheshwar
- Chopta
- Tungnath
- Sagar Village
- Panar Bugyal
Morning pick up from Airport / Railway Station / Home, and drive to Rishikesh via Meerut by pass, Roorkee, Haridwar, on arrival Rishikesh Check in at the Hotel for overnight stay.
Morning after breakfast, drive to Guptkashi via Devpryag, Rudrapryag, evening on arrival at Guptkashi Check In at the Hotel, evening visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and overnight stay at the Hotel.
Panch Kedar TourMorning after breakfast, drive to Gaurikund on arrival start trek to Kedarnath, stop enroute at Rambara for Lunch, on arrival at Kedarnath check in at the Hotel, evening visit Adi Guru Sankracharya Samadhi, Evening Arti and overnight stay at the Hotel.
“Kedarnath : The holiest of Shiva’s shrines is likened to gold among base metals so that every pilgrim finds peace here, and it is said that devotees who die here become one with Shiva himself. The temple of Kedarnath, located at a height of 3,581 mts, stand at the head of the Mandakini river, with Kedarnath peak keeping vigil above it. The temple is dedicated to the Sadasiva or invisible form of Shiva, and is represented by a natural rock formation. Beyond the temple is the highway to heaven, called Mahapanth”.
Morning Pooja and Darshan, after breakfast start trek down to Gaurikund, on arrival meet with driver and drive to Ukhimaht, Check in and overnight stay at the Hotel.
Morning after breakfast, 25 Kms. drive to Uniyane on arrival Uniyane start 08 kms trek to Gaundhar, reach Gaundhar and strat 08 Kms trek to Madmaheshwar, arrival Madmaheshwar overnight stay in Hotel/ Dharamshala / Tent.
Day free for leisure overnight stay in Tent.
Panch Kedar Tour”Madmaheshwar : Shiva is worshipped at Madmaheshwar in the form of navel – shaped lingum. Located at base of Chaukhamba peak, at an altitude of 3,289 mts, the classic temple architecture belongs to the north – Indian style. So sanctified is the water here that even a few drops are considered sufficient for absolution.”
Morning after breakfast, trek back to Uniyane, via Gaundhar, Ransi, on arrival Uniyane meet with driver and drive to Chopta, Chopta only 75 Kms. from Uniyane, overnight stay in Chopta.
Morning after breakfast, start your trek to Tungnath which is only 03 Kms. from Chopta, on arrival Pooja and Darshan int the temple, than return back to Chopta, on arrival Chopta drive to Mandal check in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Panch Kedar Tour”Tungnath : The sanctity of the region of Tungath is considered unsurpassed. The peak of Tungnath is the source of three springs that from the river Akashkamini. At this temple at 3,680 mts, Shiva’s arm is worshipped. The highest hindu shrine in the Himalayas, 3kms uphill from Chopta, Tungath is reached through a path that wends through alpine meadows and rhododendron thickets. An hour’s climb from here leads to Chandrashila with its panoromic views. The entire journey and the shrine are located in some of the finest, most picturesque pocket of the Himalaya.
Morning after breakfast, drive to Sagar Village, on arrival Sagar Village start trek to Panargupha, overnight stay in Tent.
Morning after breakfast trek to Rudranath, on arrival Pooja and Darshan at Rudranath Temple, overnight stay in Tent
Panch Kedar Tour”Rudranath : Devotees come to Rudranath to offer ritual obeisance ti their ancestors, for it is here, at Vaitarani river that the soul of dead cross when entering another world. The temple of Rudranath at 2,286 mts, entails trekking through ridges at almost twice that height before reaching the meadow where it is located. Within the sanctum, Shiva’s image is worshipped in the form of his face. The temple is surround by several pools – Surya Kund, Chandra Kund, Tara Kund, Manas Kund – while the great peaks of Nanda Devi, Trishul and Nanda Ghunti rear overhead.
18 Kms Trek to Dumak with packed lunch. Night halt in tents.
14 Kms Trek to Urgam/Kalpeshwar Mahadev. Overnight in tents.
Panch Kedar Tour”Kalpeshwar : A favorite spots for sages who come here to meditate, following the precedent of Arghya who performed austerities and created the celebrated nymph, Urvashi, here, and the irascible Durvasha who meditated under the wish fulfilling tree, Kalpavriksha, Pilgrims pray at the small rock temple at a height of 2,134 mts. before the matted tresses of Shiva enshrined in rock in the sanctum sanctorum. The sanctum is preceded by a natural cave passage. Surrounded by thick forests and terraced fields in the Urgam valley, the temple is reached following a 10 km. long trek.
Morning after breakfast, trek back to Helang on arrival meet with driver and drive to Pipalkoti, on arrival check in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Morning after breakfast, drive to Rishikesh evening reach and check in at the Hotel for overnight stay.
This is our last day of panch Kedar tour. Early in the morning after having breakfast we are ready to drive from Rudraprayag to Delhi.
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