{"id":2243,"date":"2019-12-12T06:23:34","date_gmt":"2019-12-12T11:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/?p=2243"},"modified":"2025-12-25T03:43:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T03:43:21","slug":"panch-kedar-trek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/panch-kedar-trek\/","title":{"rendered":"Panch Kedar Trek: Discover Distance& Trek Itinerary (Guide 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Panch Kedar Trek: Discover Distance& Trek Itinerary (Guide 2026)<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The Panch Kedar Trek<\/strong> is one of the most sacred and adventurous pilgrimages in Uttarakhand<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, combining devotion to Lord Shiva with high-altitude Himalayan trekking. This journey covers five ancient Shiva temples hidden deep in the Garhwal Himalayas, each representing a different part of Lord Shiva\u2019s body.<\/p>\n

Duration:<\/strong> 10 Nights \/ 11 Days<\/strong>
Best Time:<\/strong> May\u2013June & September\u2013October
Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate to Challenging (mix of road travel and treks)<\/p>\n

Panch Kedar Names (Panch Kedar Temples)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The five sacred temples collectively known as Panch Kedar Uttarakhand<\/strong> are:<\/p>\n

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    Kedarnath Temple<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Hump (Back)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Madhyamaheshwar Temple<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Navel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Tungnath Temple<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Arms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Rudranath Temple<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Face<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Kalpeshwar Temple<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Hair (Jata)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"Rudranath
    Rudranath Temple Uttarakhand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Day-by-Day Panch Kedar Trek Itinerary<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Day 1: Rishikesh \u2013 Sonprayag (210 km \/ 8 hrs)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Arrival at Rishikesh<\/span><\/span><\/strong>. Scenic drive through Devprayag, Rudraprayag, and Guptkashi to Sonprayag.
    Overnight:<\/strong> Sonprayag<\/p>\n

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    Kedarnath (Panch Kedar Trek)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Day 2: Sonprayag \u2013 Kedarnath<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Early morning drive to Gaurikund, then 16 km trek<\/strong> to Kedarnath Temple<\/strong>. Darshan of the first Kedar.
    Overnight:<\/strong> Near Kedarnath Temple<\/p>\n

    Day 3: Kedarnath \u2013 Sonprayag<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Morning darshan (optional), then trek back to Gaurikund and drive to Sonprayag.
    Overnight:<\/strong> Sonprayag<\/p>\n

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    Day 4: Sonprayag \u2013 Ukhimath<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Drive to Ukhimath<\/span><\/span><\/strong>. En route sightseeing:<\/p>\n