Detailed Route
Vasuki Tal Trek - Kedarnath Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A 5-day spiritual and physical challenge starting from Gaurikund, peaking with a grueling 16km high-altitude push from the Kedarnath shrine to the sacred serpent lake.
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Duration
5 Days
Total Distance
48 KM
Max Altitude
15,300 FT
Trek Type
linear
Altitude Profile
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Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Where to Get
Online (Uttarakhand Tourism) or Haridwar/Sonprayag counters
Documents
Aadhar Card
Foreign Nationals
No restrictions beyond standard Yatra registration.
Foreigner Process
Standard registration.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Drive Haridwar to Sonprayag and take short ride to Gaurikund
A massive, exhausting drive following the Mandakini river upstream along the primary pilgrimage highway. Prepare for heavy traffic delays during peak Yatra months.
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Trek Gaurikund to Kedarnath
The primary pilgrim ascent. A brutally steep 18km climb fighting crowds, mules, and helicopters. The 5,000 ft altitude gain in one day is massive. Attend the evening Aarti at the temple upon arrival.
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Trek Kedarnath to Vasuki Tal & Return
Leave at 5 AM. Ascend to the left of the Kedarnath temple, crossing the immense moraine rubble of the Chorabari and Chaturangi glaciers. The climb is breathless and continuous. Hit 14,200ft to view the pristine lake, then rapidly descend back to Kedarnath before the afternoon clouds trap you.
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Trek Kedarnath to Gaurikund, Drive to Rudraprayag
A fast, punishing descent from 11,700 ft back to the 6,500 ft roadhead at Gaurikund. Immediately board a local transport vehicle to descend to Rudraprayag to avoid the pilgrim bottleneck.
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Drive Rudraprayag to Haridwar
The final highway drive back down into the plains.
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Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Khatling Glacier Expedition
+10 DaysFor elite mountaineers, Vasuki Tal is Day 1 of the brutal Mayali Pass crossing into the Bhilangna valley.
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This encyclopedia entry for Vasuki Tal Trek - Kedarnath is curated from a mix of public survey records, first-hand climber accounts, and official permit logs. However, mountains are dynamic. If you have been on this route recently and noticed a change in terrain, water availability, or local regulations, we want to hear from you.
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