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7-Day Itinerary for Char Dham + Rishikesh + Devprayag + Manali + Leh

  1. Day 1: Rishikesh
    30 minutes (16.9 km) from Jolly Grant Airport

    In the morning, visit the sacred Triveni Ghat for a dip in the holy Ganges. In the afternoon, explore the local markets and shop for souvenirs. In the evening, attend the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram.

  2. Day 2: Devprayag & Rudraprayag
    2 hours 30 minutes (70.5 km) from Rishikesh

    Drive to Devprayag, the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers, and visit the ancient Raghunathji Temple. In the afternoon, visit the Koteshwar Mahadev Temple in Rudraprayag and enjoy the scenic beauty of the area. In the evening, return to Rishikesh.

  3. Day 3: Yamunotri & Gangotri
    12 hours (370 km) from Rishikesh

    Take an early morning drive to Yamunotri, the source of the Yamuna river, and visit the Yamunotri Temple. In the afternoon, proceed to Gangotri, the source of the Ganges river, and visit the Gangotri Temple. In the evening, return to Rishikesh.

  4. Day 4: Kedarnath
    9 hours (220 km) from Rishikesh

    Take a helicopter ride to Kedarnath, one of the Char Dham sites, and visit the Kedarnath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the area and the snow-capped mountain peaks. In the evening, return to Rishikesh.

  5. Day 5: Badrinath
    9 hours 30 minutes (295 km) from Rishikesh

    Take a drive to Badrinath, the last of the Char Dham sites, and visit the Badrinath Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the area and the hot springs. In the evening, return to Rishikesh.

  6. Day 6: Manali
    13 hours (521 km) from Rishikesh

    Take a drive to Manali, a popular hill station, and enjoy the scenic beauty of the area. Visit the Hadimba Temple, the Manu Temple, and the Mall Road. In the evening, relax in the hot springs at Vashisht.

  7. Day 7: Leh
    14 hours (479 km) from Manali

    Take a drive to Leh, in the Ladakh region, and enjoy the scenic beauty of the area. Visit the Leh Palace, the Shanti Stupa, and the Magnetic Hill. In the evening, explore the local markets and shop for souvenirs.

Recommendations

You may also consider visiting the Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers in the Chamoli district. You can also plan a side trip to Auli for skiing and other winter sports. To maximize your fun, plan your itinerary well in advance, carry warm clothing, and stay hydrated. We recommend booking your hotels and flights in advance here: https://booking.tp.st/VhZsadPo.

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