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Pancha Kedar

5 temples

Shiva

Five sacred Shiva shrines in the Garhwal Himalayas -- Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar and Kalpeshwar -- believed to enshrine different parts of Shiva's body in his bull form.

15-20 days ~200 km (trekking) Best: May-Jun, Sep-Oct

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All 5 Temples

Practical Information

Dress Code

Warm layers (fleece, windproof jacket) essential. Traditional attire inside temples. No leather items near Shivalinga.

Accommodation

GMVN bungalows at most bases. Simple dharamshalas at higher altitudes. Pack a tent for Rudranath. Very limited options -- book early.

What to Carry

✓Government ID
✓Trekking shoes
✓Warm layers + rain gear
✓Sleeping bag for high camps
✓First aid + altitude medicine
✓Packed lunch for remote shrines

Practical Yatra Tips

HOW TO REACH

•All treks start from Garhwal villages
•Nearest airport: Jolly Grant (Dehradun)
•Rishikesh is the common base

HEALTH TIPS

•High altitude -- acclimatize 2-3 days
•Rudranath trek most challenging (24km)
•Carry altitude sickness medicine
•Physical fitness essential

ACCOMMODATION

•GMVN bungalows at base villages
•Basic dharamshalas at higher camps
•Pack tent for Rudranath route

REGISTRATION

•Uttarakhand trekking permit required
•Register at forest checkposts
•Carry ID and medical fitness certificate

Circuit Overview

Total Temples5

Duration15-20 days

Distance~200 km (trekking)

DeityShiva

Best SeasonMay-Jun, Sep-Oct

Circuit Map

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Getting There

By Air

Nearest airport: Jolly Grant (Dehradun). Helicopter to Kedarnath and Tungnath helipad.

By Train

Nearest railhead: Rishikesh. Take shared jeeps to base villages.

Trekking

Most Pancha Kedar require 3-24km treks. Horses and dolis (palanquins) available at Kedarnath.

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