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Kartik Swami Temple Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A 2-day immersive expedition traversing diverse Himalayan landscapes and alpine altitudes.
Standard RouteThis is the standard mountain pacing for this trek. Specific operators may add an acclimatization day or alter the starting point. Check individual operator schedules for their exact logistics.
Duration
2 Days
Total Distance
6 KM
Max Altitude
10,000 FT
Trek Type
linear
Day by Day Breakdown
Camp Alt
7,500 ft
Day Gain
+6,400 ft
Drive to Kanakchauri
Drive up the Alaknanda valley to Rudraprayag, then deviate onto the winding Pokhri route leading to the misty, hilltop village of Kanakchauri. Sleep early.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The motorable road navigates deeper into the mountain river corridor, where the landscape transitions from lower foothills into the steep, dense forested valleys.
Camp Alt
1,100 ft
Day Gain
-6,400 ft
Today's Objective
🛕 Reach Kartik Swami Temple
Wake up at 4:00 AM. Click on headlamps and hike 3km through the dark oak forest. Arrive at the temple ridge right before dawn to watch the first light hit the Himalayas. Hike down by 9 AM, grab breakfast, and drive back to Rishikesh.
Key Landmarks
The route navigates the forested Kanakchauri ridge before descending back to the plains.
Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Chopta Tunganath Add-on
+2 DaysDrive 2 hours from Kanakchauri to Chopta and hike to Tunganath to conquer two of Garhwal's most famous ridge-temples in one trip.
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