GANGOTRI KEDARNATH

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Region: Garhwal Himalayas
Base: Mala
Main View: Kush Kalyani And Panwali Bugyal

This trek is along the old pilgrim route from Gangotri to Kedarnath. From Gangotri to Mala is done by motor vehicle. The actual trek starts from Mala after crossing the river Bhagirathi. The trek is on level ground up to Jauri-ki-Gad. From this point, the climb to Belak is gradual.

A Trekking Camp, Uttranchal From Belak to Budakedar, it is downhill through very dense forests full of birds and wild life. Then from Budakedar to Panwali Kantha, it is an uphill climb through terraced fields and picturesque villages.

Though this trek, along ridges and through valleys and dales, is tiring, it is worth it. The splendid panoramic view of the Garhwal Himalaya is magnificent and compensates for all the efforts of ascending and descending.

The 'Bugyal' (alpine meadows) on this trek are the most beautiful in Garhwal, especially the Kush-Kalyani and Panwali Bugyal. In the rainy season, the colourful flowers in the lush green meadows make the whole atmosphere fragrant and the environment romantic.

There are rest houses and Dharamshalas along the trek, but the trek should be well planned beforehand. The services of a guide are advisable.

Place	Altitude (M)	Distance (km)	Accommodation
Gangotri	3048	---	TB, F, DS*
Mala	1478	73 motor	V, DS
Jauri-ki-Gad	1218	5 trek	V, TB
Phyalu	2286	3 trek	V, DS
Chunachatti	1463	3 trek	V, TB
Belak	2439	4 trek	V, TB
Pangrana	2203	5 trek .	V, TB
Jhala	2439	4 trek	V, TB
Agund	1981	3 trek	V, TB
*Budakedar	1524	2 trek	F*
Tolachatti	1311	4 trek	V, TB
Bhaironchatti	2493	3 trek	V, TB
*Ghuttu	1524	9 trek	PWD, H
Gawanachatti	1677	1 trek	V, TB
Gaumanda	2134	3 trek	V, TB
Dhuphanda	2896	3 trek	V, TB
Panwali	3963	3 trek	V, TB
Kyunkholakhal	3658	4 trek	V, TB
Triyugi Narayan	1982	7 trek	V*, DS
Sonprayag	1829	3 trek	TB*
Gaurikund	1981	5 trek	TB, H, DS*
Kedarnath	3583	14 trek	TB, H, DS*
* TB = Tourist Bunglow, H = Hotel, F = Forest Lodge, DS = Dharamshala, V = Village,