Kedarnath-Deoraital-Tunganath in September...need help

It will be my first visit to Garhwal. I've made a rough program, starting around 4th/5th of September.

Day 1 - Start from Howrah, by train.

Day 2 - Reach Haridwar, Stay at Haridwar.

Day 3 - Visit Hrishikesh, and surroundings, stay at Haridwar.

Day 4 - Reach Gourikund, stay at Gourikund.

Day 5 - Trek to Kedarnath, stay at Kedarnath.

Day 6 - Trek to Gandhi Sarovar, and Vasukital, and back. Stay at Kedarnath

Day 7 - Trek back to Gourikund, then reach Ukhimoth, via Kund. Stay at Ukhimoth.

Day 8 - Stay at Ukhimoth.

Day 9 - Trek to Sarigram, stay at Sarigram.

Day 10- Trek to Deoriatal, back to Sarigram, and stay.

Day 11- Back to Ukhimoth, visit Chopta, stay at Chopta.

Day 12- Stay at Chopta.

Day 13- Trek to Tunganath, stay at Tunganath.

Day 14- Trek to Chandrashila, back, and stay at Tunganath.

Day 15- To Chopta, stay at Chopta.

Day 16- To Haridwar, catch train.

Day 17- Reach Howrah.

Day 18- Reserve day 1.
Day 19- Reserve day 2.


I've never gone to any of the above places before, not even Haridwar. As my program suggests, I've no rush, and I've tried to give as much time possible, to every place, every trek.

I'll be travelling alone. Plz help me to modify the itinerary, if any. Also accommodation in Gourikund, Kedarnath, Tunganath, Chopta, Sarigram.

Also I need info about the Gandhi Sarovar, Vasukital trek. is it possible to cover both the places in a single day? Guide needed or not?

And what will be the weather, in 2nd, 3rd week of September?

Thanks, in advance.

Riddho

Few points
1. Wetaher in sept was supposed to be very good but last few years it is all messed up so be prepared for rains
2.Why are you staying 2 days in Ukhimath and then 1 day Sari - I guess you are going to sari for Deaoria tal in which case you should stay at the Tal.
3. Again in Chopta you are staying 2 nights in tunganth seems to much. Tunganth to Chandrashila is just 1km trek.
4.It is good to see you have time because in most cases people are trying to cover too much. In your case my advice would be you could add a few more places - you can actually cut down couple of days around ukhimath and chopta. You can add Madhmaheshwar (3-4 days) or go to Anusuya from Mandal (5 km trek) or visit Kalimath

Spicetrekker, honestly, I've never seen such an advice being given on IM before... You are right

Finally, now I've seen a traveller who has time to spare, even with 2 spare days already basked in... Just hope I also get in such a position soon

Staying at Haridwar would mean moving back towards your starting point, so I suggest you stay at Rishikesh...

spicetrekker has already pointed this out, so I suggest you just use Ukhimath as a stop over, no point in spending 2 days here. Honestly, not even 1

Do NOT miss camping at Deoria Tal, Sari would be nothing when compared to this.

From Deoria Tal, move straight to Chopta, as going to Ukhimath would again be back tracking...

And, since coming down from Deoria Tal would not be tiring, you can straight away trek upto Tungnath, and spend the day there.

And, since you have all the time in the world, trek to Chandrashila twice... once for the sunset on your first day itself. And then for the sunrise the next morning. Then you can come back down to Chopta...

Don't do this, as Spicetrekker has already mentioned. The time/days you save can surely be used for some other place... Haven't been to Madhmaheshwar, but it is amazing from the pics I have seen. And, this can be called a full fledged trek, not small like both Deoria Tal & Tungnath.... So I am sure you'll end with much better views

Hope this helps...

Thank you very much for your help. Is taking a guide necessary, in trek to madhmaheswar?

Surely I will stay at Deoriatal, instead of staying at Sari for 2 nights.

I do have all the times in the world, but not all the money. I'm travelling alone, and on a very very limited budget, I will avail public transport all along the way. So can I reach Oniana from Ukhimoth by shared car or bus, even after noon?

Also from Deoriatal to Chopta, is guide needed?

looking for more help...thanks

No need for a guide for Madhyamaheshwar - if you can carry your load no need for even a porter. Are you planning to trek directly from Deorital to Chopta-I had used the road so I am not sure if a guide is needed

yes, as smakkar said before, going back to Tunganath will be tracking back, so I think it'll be better to go Chopta directly from Deoriatal.

I think you meant going back to Ukhimath...

If you go by road, it will still be direct... but on foot from Deoria to Chopta, you'll need a guide for sure....

I have a few queries....

1. Is bus/shared jeep service available from Devprayag to Rudraprayag all day, specially after noon?

2. Is gandhi sarovar & basukital can be covered in a single day? Is guide neede in this trek?

3. Distance from Madhmaheswar to gondar, and gondar to uniana?

Yes !

Can be done in one day ! No guide needed !

Hi IMers,

I am planning for a trip to Kedarnath - Tunganath - Chandrasila - Deoriatal during the Diwali vacation. Probably from 29th October to 8th November. As of now this is a wish, not sure if it would be doable during this time of year. I understand that Diwali is on 5th November and hence the temples will be open till that date. My plan is as follows:

29th October - Fly to Delhi and take overnight train to haridwar.
30th October - Haridwar to Gaurikund. O/N stay at Gaurikund
31st October - Trek to Kedarnath. O/N stay at Kedarnath
1st November - Trek to Vasuki Taal and Gandhi Sarovar. O/N stay at Kedarnath
2nd November - Trek back to Gaurikund and then to Ukhimath/Chopta/Sarigram by bus or shared zeep
3rd November - Trek to Deoriatal, camp at Deoriatal
4th November - Deoriatal to Chopta and then trek to Tunganath. O/N at Tunganath
5th November - Visit to Chandrasila and then back to Chopta. Proceed to Siyalsaur. O\N stay at Siyalsaur
6th November - Siyalsaur to Haridwar and take an overnight train to Delhi

This is our tentative plan as of now. We may have another 2 days in hand. Will we be able to cover Badrinath in that case? We would like to travel by public transport as much as possible, could you please let us know the availability of public transport in the Gaurikund - Chopta - Siyalsaur part?
Also, can you please suggest some other places in the region which we can cover in another day.

Hi All,

I’m Plannig to for a trip to Kedarnath- Thunganath – Chandrasila –
18th Aug night start from Bangalore
20th Aug - Reach H.Nizamudin bye 9 AM take Ujjain Express to Haridwar reach by 5 PM NS at Haridwar
21st Aug - Early morning start from Haridwar to Gaurikund (Night Stay). Planning to take shared taxi is it available.
22nd Aug - Gaurikund to Kedarnath to Gandi Sarovar . Night stay at kedarnath.
23rd Aug - Kedarnath to Vasukital(Sun rise) Which place should I opt for night stay Gaurikund/Gupthakashi/Ukimat/Chopta
24th Aug - Chopta to Thunganath to Chandrasila (for sunset) NS at Thunganath
25th Aug - After seeing sunrise get down to Chopta and reach Sarigam and NS at deoriatal
26th Aug – Deoriatal – Sarigam – Rudraprayag N/S
27th Aug – Rishikesh. Is it possible for me to see the evening Arathi and start my return Journey to Nizamudin.
28th Aug - Before 6AM need to reach Nizamudin Railway station.

What will be the climate during this period. I will be traveling alone, is it possible to find shared car/ bus service during whole journey and meet the plan.

Thanks,
Ajith

Just seen this - wonder why noone answered earlier.

2nd Nov - no need to go to Chopta if you weant to get to Sari. If you reach in time, you can walk to Devriya same day and stay there.

You can include Badrinath if you like, in that case don't go to Syalsaur but catch the bhukh hartal bus from Chopta itself.

21st - Yes, you'll get share-taxi.

23rd - Stay wherever you can reach comfortably. I think Gauri Kund is a good idea. Next morning (like 5.30 am) you'll get a bus directly to Chopta.

27th - Shouldn't be a problem. Check the local transport options as soon as you get to Rishikesh.

It's the monsoon, what do you think?
In other words, be prepared for plenty of rain.

No problem to get public transport anywhere. But check the departure times in advance at small places like Chopta and Sari.