Embark on an extraordinary journey through the majestic Himalayas with the Kedarnath and Tungnath Chandrashila trek—a perfect blend of spirituality, adventure, and breathtaking landscapes. This trek takes you through ancient pilgrimage sites, pristine meadows, dense forests, and panoramic summit views, making it one of the most rewarding experiences for nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike.
Starting from the sacred town of Gaurikund, the trail to Kedarnath follows the path of devotion, leading trekkers to one of the holiest shrines in Hindu mythology, nestled amidst snow-clad peaks. As you move towards Tungnath, home to the world’s highest Shiva temple, the mystical aura of the Himalayas unfolds in its purest form. The final ascent to Chandrashila summit offers a 360-degree view of some of India’s highest peaks, including Nanda Devi, Trishul, Chaukhamba, and Kedar Dome, making it a paradise for photographers and adventure seekers.
With every step, this trek immerses you in awe-inspiring beauty, deep spirituality, and a sense of achievement, leaving you with memories that last a lifetime. Whether you are a seasoned trekker or a first-time explorer, the Kedarnath and Tungnath Chandrashila trek promises an unforgettable journey to the divine heights of the Himalayas.
The journey begins from Ahmedabad, all the participants need to reach the Ahmedabad railway station. Options for train are:
Direct Train (Yoga Express) – Ahmedabad to Haridwar
Train via Delhi – Ashram Express / Rajdhani Train + Dehradun Jan
Shatabdi express /Bus
Train Via Jodhpur – Departure on previous night of Camp date
SBIB BGKT SPL + RKSH festival SPL train
Train via Udaipur to Delhi – ASV UDP EXP + Mewar Express +
Dehradun Jan Shatabdi express / Bus
(Participants will get around 4 hours of free time at Delhi / Jodhpur for shopping and fresh up.)
After reaching Haridwar participants will have free time to
exploring nearby places and enjoying Ganga Aarti at Har ki Pauri Dinner & Night stay at Haridwar.
Pick up from Haridwar and proceed straight to Guptkashi / Sonprayag via covering Dhari Devi Temple, Devprayag & Rudraprayag. After Arriving in the evening, check in to the hotel. Evening free for your leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at Guptkashi.
Wake up early and get refreshed. Move towards Sonprayag, you will need to take local conveyance for Gaurikund, which is 0.5 km ahead of Sonprayag. Gaurikund is the base camp for the Kedarnath trek. It is a 22 km trek which takes around 8-10 hours to complete the trek for a normal person. You will also have other options like Dolly/Ponny if you wish to skip the trekking. Once you reach Kedarnath, Take some rest at Tent and explore the surroundings on your own. overnight stay at Kedarnath.
Wake up early, and get refreshed. Do the necessary shopping for the puja at Kedarnath temple. You can book a special pooja on additional charges. After having the Darshan of Lord Kedarnath and the puja ceremony back at the Campsite. Pack your luggage and check out. Trek down to Gaurikund.
Move towards Sonprayag/ Guptkashi . Dinner and overnight stay.
Post breakfast check out and proceed to Chopta. Reach Chopta and start trekking to Tungnath temple. It is around a 5-6 km trek distance. It takes 2-3 hours. Reach Tungnath temple and do some prayer. Later, start the trek to Chandrashila which is around 1 km from Tungnath temple.
Reach Chandrashila and enjoy the 360° view. Later, trek down to Chopta. Reach Chopta by 4-5 p.m.
Dinner and Overnight stay in Chopta (Tents)
Move to Rishikesh in the afternoon. After Arriving in the evening, check in to the hotel. Evening free for your leisure.
Have dinner and an overnight stay at Rishikesh hotel.
This will be a free day at Rishikesh. You can explore many places in Rishikesh. Some of the key attractions are Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Triveni Ghat, Cafe’s, Ganga Ghat, Markets and Adventure activities.
Adventure Activities at Rishikesh:
● River Rafting
● Bungee Jumping (Advance Booking is compulsory on jumpingheights.com ) Participants also have an option to visit Mussoorie on their own. Kempty Falls, Mussoorie Lake, Lal Tibba, Mall Road and GunHill are major attractions.
The participants will travel back to Haridwar by evening and with hot dinner served!
For Direct train: After finishing their breakfast in the morning, participants can enjoy a free half-day in Haridwar till the Afternoon and need to report directly at the railway station.
Train Details
● Train Name: Haridwar Mail/Yoga Express
● Departure Time: 03:30 PM
This will be an overnight train journey
For train via Delhi: Early morning move to Haridwar railway station to catch train to Delhi
Then board the connecting train from Delhi to Ahmedabad.
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