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7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Haridwar Devprayag Kedarnath Badrinath in December 2023

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Haridwar
    Haridwar is 42.1 km (1 h 25 min) from Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun.

    In the morning, visit the Har Ki Pauri ghat and take a dip in the holy water of river Ganges. In the afternoon, explore the local markets for souvenirs and traditional handicrafts. In the evening, attend the famous Ganga Aarti ceremony at Har Ki Pauri.

  2. Day 2: Devprayag
    Devprayag is 73.5 km (3 h) from Haridwar.

    In the morning, visit the Raghunath Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Rama and his wife Sita. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic drive to Devprayag, the confluence of river Alaknanda and Bhagirathi, which forms river Ganges. In the evening, relax and enjoy the beautiful sunset view from the riverside.

  3. Day 3: Kedarnath
    Kedarnath is 118 km (5 h) from Devprayag.

    In the morning, drive to Gaurikund and start the 14 km trek to Kedarnath, one of the most sacred Hindu shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the afternoon, visit the Kedarnath temple and enjoy the breathtaking view of the snow-capped mountains. In the evening, attend the evening prayers and aarti at the temple.

  4. Day 4: Kedarnath
    Kedarnath.

    In the morning, visit the Shankaracharya Samadhi and Bhaironath Temple. In the afternoon, explore the nearby glaciers and trek to Vasuki Tal, a beautiful high altitude lake. In the evening, enjoy the local food and cultural activities.

  5. Day 5: Badrinath
    Badrinath is 238 km (9 h) from Kedarnath.

    In the morning, drive to Badrinath, another important Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In the afternoon, visit the Badrinath temple, Tapt Kund, a natural hot water spring, and Mana village, the last Indian village before the Tibet border. In the evening, attend the evening aarti at the temple.

  6. Day 6: Badrinath
    Badrinath.

    In the morning, explore the nearby areas and go for a trek to the beautiful Vasudhara Falls. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Neelkanth Peak and enjoy the scenic views. In the evening, relax and enjoy the local food and cultural activities.

  7. Day 7: Departure
    Badrinath is 318 km (11 h) from Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun.

    In the morning, drive back to Dehradun airport for your departure flight.

Recommendations

You can also visit the Chandi Devi and Mansa Devi temples in Haridwar, attend the Kumbh Mela festival in Haridwar or Allahabad, and take a side trip to Auli, a popular skiing destination in Uttarakhand. To maximize your fun, hire a local guide for trekking and cultural activities, and make sure to try the local delicacies like Kachori, Aloo Puri, and Rabri. Don't forget to pack warm clothes and comfortable shoes for the trekking.

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