Day 1: Haridwar – Guptkashi (Drive – 210 km / 8-9 hours)
Morning: Pickup from Haridwar railway station/hotel
Drive via Rishikesh, Devprayag, Rudraprayag to reach Guptkashi
En route, enjoy views of the Ganga, Alaknanda, and Mandakini rivers
Check-in to hotel in Guptkashi
Evening: Visit Ardh Narishwar Temple (optional), Overnight stay in Guptkashi
Day 2: Guptkashi – Gaurikund – Kedarnath (Trek / Helicopter)
Early morning departure to Gaurikund (30 km by drive)
Begin 16 km trek to Kedarnath (you may also opt for helicopter, pony, or palki services)
Arrive at Kedarnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas
Attend evening aarti & darshan at Kedarnath Temple
Overnight stay in Kedarnath (basic accommodation or guesthouse)
Important Note: Accommodation in Kedarnath is very basic. Carry warm clothes and essentials in a small backpack.
Day 3: Kedarnath – Gaurikund – Guptkashi – Haridwar
Early morning darshan at the temple (if missed the previous evening)
Trek down to Gaurikund
Drive back to Guptkashi, and continue onward to Haridwar
Drop at Haridwar by evening/night