Madhmaheshwar Trek, part of the sacred Panch Kedar, takes you through forests, grasslands, and remote villages to the ancient Shiva temple built by the Pandavas. The 3-day, 32 km trail lies inside the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the rare Himalayan Musk Deer. At dawn, the view of Chaukhamba glowing from Buda Madmaheshwar is an unforgettable spiritual moment.
Book Now🥾 Begin your trek from Ransi (7,200 ft) in the morning
🌲 Descend through dense forest alongside the Madmaheshwar Ganga (~7.5 km, 2.5–3 hrs)
💦 Walk past wooden bridges and gushing streams
🏡 Overnight stay at Lower Bantoli in a local guesthouse or dhaba
🔸 The trail whispers with river songs and pine-scented air as your journey begins.
🥾 Climb steeply through rhododendron and oak forests (~6.5 km, ~4 hrs; 5,000 ft elevation gain)
🛕 Reach the sacred Madhyamaheshwar Temple (11,480 ft), dedicated to Lord Shiva
🌄 Marvel at the views of Chaukhamba, Kedarnath, and Neelkanth peaks
🍛 Hot meals and overnight stay near the temple
🔸 A spiritually charged ascent brings you face to face with one of the holiest shrines in the Himalayas.
🌄 Early morning hike (~2 km) to Buda Madmaheshwar for sunrise over the Chaukhamba massif
📸 Enjoy 270° Himalayan views with layers of snow peaks bathed in golden light
🥾 Descend ~16 km back to Ransi (5–6 hrs)
🚗 Drive back toward Rishikesh/Haridwar (optional overnight at Ukhimath if needed)
🔸 A divine farewell at sunrise, followed by a long descent through memory-rich trails.