Kedarnath
Trek the 16 km traditional pilgrimage route from Gaurikund (1,982 m) to Kedarnath Temple (3,583 m) through one of India's most dramatic high-altitude landscapes — climbing through the Mandakini River gorge, crossing suspension bridges, passing stone dhabas, and ascending through alpine meadows with towering peaks on all sides.
Start the trek by 5–6 AM from Gaurikund to reach Kedarnath before afternoon clouds and rain. Carry rain gear even in May. The halfway point at Rambara (5 km) has food stalls.