NAVIGATE AWAY
Kedarnath Escape
A community journey into the heart of the Himalayas.
Uttarakhand · 5 days / 4 nights
Overview
Leave behind the city rush and step into a journey where every turn brings you closer to the mountains, the silence and something far bigger than the destination itself. The Kedarnath journey takes you through winding Himalayan roads, river valleys, mountain villages and finally onto a trail that leads to one of the most iconic temples in the Himalayas. Walk through mist, forests and dramatic mountain landscapes as the sound of the Mandakini and chants from fellow pilgrims become part of the experience. With Navigate Away, this is not just about reaching Kedarnath Temple — it is about the road, the trek, the people you meet and the feeling of standing beneath towering peaks after earning every step. Whether you come for faith, adventure, peace or simply the mountains, Kedarnath gives everyone a reason to remember the journey.
Itinerary
Delhi to Guptkashi | Overnight Drive
- Meet the Navigate Away Trip Captain and your fellow travellers at Akshardham Metro Station, Delhi.
- Board the vehicle and begin the overnight drive towards Guptkashi, settling in for the journey and getting to know the group along the way.
Devprayag, Dhari Devi & Guptkashi Arrival
En route to Guptkashi, stop at Devprayag, where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers meet to form the Ganga.
If time and route conditions allow, visit Dhari Devi Temple before continuing further into the mountains.
Take a breakfast stop along the way and resume the drive towards Guptkashi.
On arrival, check in to the property, freshen up and take some time to relax after the long journey.
In the evening, join the group for a Kedarnath trek and journey briefing, covering the next day’s plan, basic preparation and important on-ground instructions.
End the day with dinner and an overnight stay in Guptkashi.
Overnight stay: Guptkashi Meals included: Dinner
Guptkashi to Gaurikund | Trek to Kedarnath
Start early, around 3:00 AM, collect your packed breakfast and leave Guptkashi for Sonprayag to get ahead of the heavier traffic and queues.
From Sonprayag, take the local shuttle towards Gaurikund, the starting point of the Kedarnath trek. Local shuttle charges are not included in the package.
Begin the approximately 22 km trek to Kedarnath, moving through mountain trails, waterfalls, steep sections and changing Himalayan views along the way.
Reach Kedarnath by evening, check in to your stay and, depending on arrival time and temple operations, head for darshan and evening aarti.
Return to the stay for a simple dinner and rest after the long trek.
Overnight stay: Kedarnath Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Kedarnath to Gaurikund | Return to Guptkashi
Begin the morning with Kedarnath Temple darshan, followed by time to take in the early views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks.
After breakfast, start the downhill trek towards Gaurikund, retracing the mountain trail at a comfortable pace.
On reaching Gaurikund, continue to Sonprayag by local transport and regroup with the rest of the travellers before proceeding further.
Drive back to Guptkashi, check in to the property and spend the remaining evening resting after the trek.
End the day with dinner and a relaxed overnight stay.
Overnight stay: Guptkashi Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Guptkashi to Delhi | Rishikesh Stopover
After breakfast, check out from Guptkashi and begin the return journey towards Delhi via Rishikesh.
If time permits, take a short break in Rishikesh to explore the local market, walk along the Ganga ghats, visit nearby temples or spend some time at one of the riverside cafés.
Later, regroup with the travel crew and continue the overnight journey towards Delhi.
Meals included: Breakfast
Delhi Arrival | Trip Ends
Reach Delhi early morning with lots of amazing memories and unforgettable experiences.
Inclusions
- **Delhi-to-Delhi transportation** in a comfortable Tempo Traveller or Cab
- depending on the final group size.
- **3 nights of accommodation on a sharing basis**
- including 2 nights in **Guptkashi** and 1 night in **Kedarnath**. Stay at Kedarnath will be basic
- with Camp/bunk-bed accommodation depends on booking and on Quad/Penta sharing. Hot water
- wherever available
- may be chargeable separately.
- **6 vegetarian meals** during the journey — 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners — starting with dinner on Day 1 and continuing until breakfast on Day 4. Meals in Kedarnath will be simple and basic due to the remote location.
- A **Navigate Away Trip Captain** travelling with the group to coordinate the journey
- assist with on-ground movement and keep the overall experience smooth.
- All applicable **driver allowances
- tolls
- parking charges
- state taxes and route permits** related to the planned trip.
- A **basic first-aid and medical kit** carried for emergency support during the journey.