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6-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Kedarnath in October 2023

  1. Day 1: Sonprayag
    1 hour 20 minutes (20 miles) from Kedarnath

    In the morning, explore the town of Sonprayag and visit the Shankaracharya Samadhi. In the afternoon, take a dip in the hot springs of Gaurikund. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti and witness the beautiful prayer ceremony.

  2. Day 2: Kedarnath Temple
    20 minutes (6.8 km) from Sonprayag

    In the morning, visit the Kedarnath Temple and take part in the morning puja. In the afternoon, trek to Vasuki Tal and witness the breathtaking views. In the evening, attend the evening aarti at the temple.

  3. Day 3: Chopta
    4 hours 20 minutes (65 miles) from Kedarnath

    In the morning, drive to Chopta and visit the Tungnath Temple. In the afternoon, trek to Chandrashila Peak for a stunning view of the Himalayas. In the evening, enjoy a bonfire and stargazing at your campsite.

  4. Day 4: Guptkashi
    2 hours 20 minutes (36 miles) from Chopta

    In the morning, visit the Vishwanath Temple in Guptkashi and trek to the Ardhnarishwar Temple. In the afternoon, visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the Manikarnik Kund. In the evening, enjoy the Ganga Aarti at the Rudraprayag Sangam.

  5. Day 5: Badrinath
    4 hours 20 minutes (101 miles) from Guptkashi

    In the morning, visit Badrinath Temple and take a dip in the Tapt Kund. In the afternoon, visit the Mana Village and Vasudhara Falls. In the evening, attend the Badrinath Temple Aarti.

  6. Day 6: Joshimath
    1 hour 30 minutes (44 miles) from Badrinath

    In the morning, visit the Narsimha Temple in Joshimath. In the afternoon, take the cable car to Auli and enjoy skiing and other winter activities. In the evening, attend the Aarti at the Shri Shankaracharya Math.

Recommendations

Other places to consider include the Hemkund Sahib, Valley of Flowers National Park, and the Rudranath Temple. For side trips, consider visiting Rishikesh or Haridwar, both famous pilgrimage sites. To maximize your fun, try local delicacies like aloo ke gutke and kachmauli. Don't forget to bring warm clothing as it can get chilly in October.

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