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The trek starts from Gaurikund, which is easily approachable by transport.
At Gaurikund there is a hot water sulphur spring where one can have a refreshing
bath. Gaurikund to Ram- bara, the trek winds along the
river Mandakini, initially a little steep then grad- ually climbing through
the forest. One comes across beautiful
waterfalls enroute. On seeing the water falls
one imagines that milky waters are
gushing down from the heavens.
From
here the trek to Rambara village is gradual.
Rambara to Garurchatti
is a continuous climb for 5 kms. and then one arrives at Kedarnath. The
trek be- ing very gradual climbing, |
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Kedarnath to Vasukital for the first
phase is a continuous ascent along a goat track on top of a grassy slope
on the west Kedarnath. The view of Chaukhamba peaks and Mandakini valley
is wonderful. The trek from Vasuki top is down hill for 1km. to the Vasuki
Tal.
Vasuki
Tal is about 1 km. in radius, with glittering clear waters
surrounded by snow capped peaks. From here to another tal, north-west of
Vasuki Tal, is about 1 km. on rocky
surface. The lake is most beautiful and at the bottom
of the lake, one can see rectangular slabs of rocks as if placed there
intentionally.
From
Kedarnath to Vasuki Tal, services of a guide are most essential.
The best season to visit this lake is from May to September.
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Places
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Altitude
in metres
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Distance
in km.
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| Gaurikund |
1981
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| Kedarnath |
3584
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14 Trek
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| Vasuki Tal |
4135
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6 Trek
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