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Rudranath Trek – Part of Panch Kedar Yatra in Uttarakhand

Rudranath Trek location in 3600m, Rudra Nath is a remote but highly celebrated third pilgrimage site of the famous ‘Panch Kedar’ in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand.

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₹8,999 per person

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Duration

4N / 5D

Altitude

11,800 ft (3,597 m)

Best time

May, June, September, October

Difficulty

Moderate

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Trip overview

Rudranath Trek location in 3600m, Rudra Nath is a remote but highly celebrated third pilgrimage site of the famous ‘Panch Kedar’ in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand. This natural rock temple is situated within a dense forest of rhododendron dwarfs and Alpine meadows. The temple is the third of five Shiva temples in the Garhwal region that make up the Panch Kedar pilgrimage circuit. Here, the deity Shiva’s face is revered as “Neelakantha Mahadeva.” The Pandavas is said to have built the temple after the great Mahabharata war. It is believed that after the war, the Pandavas left their reign in search of atonement, and in the process, they attempted to seek forgiveness from Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva, on the other hand, was deeply affected by the bloodshed and refused to meet with the Pandavas. Lord Shiva hid in the Garhwal Himalayas in the form of a bull, and when he was caught by one of the Pandava brothers, the body of the bull submerged in the ground, only to later rapper in other forms, which is now popularly known as ‘Panch Kedar.’

  • Location: Garhwal Himalayas, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
  • Significance: It is part of the Panch Kedar pilgrimage circuit, and it is unique as the only temple where Lord Shiva's face is worshipped.
  • Terrain: The trek to Rudranath involves navigating dense forests and alpine meadows.
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Your journey, day by day

Haridwar / Rishikesh — Rudranath Trek — Haridwar / Rishikesh

  1. On the first day of the Rudranath trek via Sagar, you will start from Haridwar early in the morning and drive towards Sagar village. The journey will be of around 250 km and will take around 9-10 hours to reach Sagar village. You will pass through the scenic towns of Devprayag and Rudraprayag, which are situated at the confluence of two rivers - Alaknanda and Mandakini respectively. Upon arrival at Sagar village, you will check into your pre-booked accommodation and rest for the night. You can explore the village and take a drive to visit Kalpeshwar mahadev and interact with the locals to get a glimpse of their culture and lifestyle.

Included
  • Accommodation in Homestay in Sagar village and Alpine and Dome camps in other campsite on sharing basis.
  • Meals will be simple and vegetarian (Dinner & Breakfast)
  • Professional and experienced certified trek guide.
  • Transportation from Rishikesh to Rishikesh.
  • Free Jacket or Rucksack if opted offer package.
Not included
  • Personal Insurance
  • Registration FEE for Rudranath
  • Forest Permit.
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions above
  • Medical Certificate
  • Any kind of personal expenses during the trip or out of any emergency/ tip/Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal toiletry Items and Personal Medicine kit
  • On first day En Route to base camp the Breakfast and Lunch Are Not Included
  • Last Day En Route Lunch and Dinner Are Not Included
  • Any cost arises due to natural calamities like landslide, road block etc.
  • Any expense like tip/monument entry fee/video charges, river rafting, laundry etc.

All bookings are subject to our Cancellation & Refund Policy and Terms & Conditions.

Questions

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  • Per Person Cost₹8,999
What is the best time to do this trek?

May to June and September to October are the best months

How difficult is the Rudranath trek?

Rudranath is the toughest Panch Kedar trek, with steep ascents and rugged terrain

Is there a mobile network on the trek?

Very limited network. Sagar Village has some connectivity, but beyond that, it’s scarce

Can beginners do this trek?

It’s challenging, but a fit beginner with prior trekking experience can attempt it.

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