Gaurikund Travel Guide

  Near Kedarnath
by toonhut
 
  • Near Kedarnath
      Near Kedarnath
    by toonhut
  • Lovely array -- water alongside the greens.
      Lovely array -- water alongside the...
    by toonhut
  • One of the landslides along the trail
      One of the landslides along the trail
    by toonhut
  • The other end of town
      The other end of town
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  • Pilgrims en route to Kedarnath
      Pilgrims en route to Kedarnath
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Bathing in Gauri Kund

Bathing in Gauri Kund, Gaurikund

 toonhut Says:  If you are in Gauri Kund, might as well participate in its namesake: take a bath in the hot spring pool called Gauri Kund. It rejuvenates you just when you need it the most after a long and tiring bus ride and before a long trek up to Kedarnath ahead. You might like it... 

Hotels  

Rudimentary

Rudimentary, Gaurikund

 toonhut Says:  I've tried two places here and they both were as rudimentary as it gets. Inexpensive in October though, Rs150 to 200 for two. Pack your own sheets ;) See if you can find a GMVN lodge around. You still can't stay upset because you hear the sound of the gushing river from your... 

GMVN Rambara: (Rambara) The Basics +

GMVN Rambara: (Rambara) The Basics +, Gaurikund

 tayloretc Says:  Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN) is government-run chain of accommodation with branches all over the place in Garhwal. From what I saw they're all pretty much the same - clean, friendly, and in convenient places. The beds were comfortable and warm, and there was hot water... 

Sunil Lodge:: The Basics

Sunil Lodge:: The Basics, Gaurikund

 tayloretc Says:  I got the feeling this was one of the better places to stay in Guarikund, but that's not saying a lot. It's spartan, clean-ish, and had a a good view of the town (really not saying a lot) and a little bit of the valley. My neighbors were exceptionally loud at 4 am, getting... 

Not Five Star

Not Five Star, Gaurikund

 rodeime Says:  The path to holy redemption is paved with hardships, so don't expect too much. We got a bed and not much else. 

Restaurants  

I forget: Alrighty place

I forget: Alrighty place, Gaurikund

 toonhut Says:  I forgot the name of the place but it was right opposite the entrance to the women's hot spring. The food was good and place is cleanish, which is a big thing for Gaurikund. 

Transportation  

The End of the Road

The End of the Road, Gaurikund

 rodeime Says:  In the foothills of the Garwhal Himalayas, Gauri Kund is the end of the vehicular road for pilgrims en-route to Kedarnath. You must proceed either on foot or by donkey to the Temple at Kedarnath 14km away and 1500m up! 

Mule Madness!

Mule Madness!, Gaurikund

 toonhut Says:  Most have an idea of the immaculately dangerous roads of Uttarakhand, especially towards Badrinath (full story in my Uttar Pradesh Travelogue), but I did not think mules would be such an irritant. Through the 14km up to Kedrnath you constantly negotiate the bumpy path with... 

Hiring porters, ponies, baskets, and dolis

Hiring porters, ponies, baskets, and dolis, Gaurikund

 tayloretc Says:  I wasn’t going to hire a porter to carry my bag, but did in the end. This is how many people up here earn their livelihood, and it gave me more freedom to take pictures. (Plus, although it doesn’t feel like much at the beginning, by the end of the journey you’re at a... 

Tourist Traps  

The Horse Men of the Himalayas

The Horse Men of the Himalayas, Gaurikund

 rodeime Says:  The local "horse men" are not wranglers or jackaroos, but luggers who'll carry your bags. They'll meet you at the bus stop and want to lug all your bags, but have some consideration and insist they share the load with another. For US$5 they'll kiss your feet! From my... 

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The End of the Road

The End of the Road, Gaurikund

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 The path to holy redemption is paved with hardships, so don't expect too much. We got a bed and not much else. 

 

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Q:  I want to know what are the problems while climbing from Gaurikund to Kedarnath. I am going in month of June'10,plz reply and... 

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A: The trek to Kedarnath is classified as a Moderate trek.But please remember this classification is for a reasonably fit person.You are a better judge of yourself as to how... 

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Gauri Kund - The End of the Road

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 Gauri Kund is located at 2000m in the lower Garwhal Himalayas and is at the bottom end of the Kedarnath trek. 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Gaurikund. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 19 photos uploaded, and 2 travelogues I've created. 

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