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Kartik Swami Temple Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A 2-day trip from Rishikesh to the misty village of Kanakchauri, peaking with a legendary 4:30 AM sunrise hike to the ridge-top temple.
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Duration
2 Days
Total Distance
6 KM
Max Altitude
10,000 FT
Trek Type
linear
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Day by Day Breakdown
Drive Rishikesh/Dehradun 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.
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Staying At
Sunrise Temple Hike & Return
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
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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