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7-Day Itinerary for Char Dham Yatra in September 2023

  1. Day 1: Yamunotri
    3 hours 15 minutes (92.5 km) from Dehradun

    Begin your journey with a 6 km trek from Janki Chatti to the Yamunotri temple. Take a dip in the hot water spring at Yamunotri and enjoy the scenic views of the mountains. In the evening, attend the aarti at the temple.

  2. Day 2: Gangotri
    6 hours 20 minutes (212 km) from Yamunotri

    Visit the Gangotri temple and take a dip in the holy Ganges river. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the mountains and visit the nearby Bhagirathi Shila. In the evening, attend the aarti at the temple.

  3. Day 3: Kedarnath
    9 hours 50 minutes (251 km) from Gangotri

    Start with a 19 km trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath temple. Visit the temple and take blessings of Lord Shiva. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Himalayas and attend the evening aarti at the temple.

  4. Day 4: Badrinath
    5 hours 10 minutes (155 km) from Kedarnath

    Visit the Badrinath temple and take a dip in the holy Tapt Kund. Explore the nearby areas of Mana Village, Vasudhara Falls, and Vyas Gufa. Attend the evening aarti at the temple.

  5. Day 5: Rudraprayag
    4 hours 20 minutes (155 km) from Badrinath

    Visit the Rudraprayag temple and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Sivalik range. Explore the nearby areas of Koteshwar Mahadev temple and Dhari Devi temple. In the evening, attend the aarti at the temple.

  6. Day 6: Devprayag
    1 hour 20 minutes (70 km) from Rudraprayag

    Visit the Devprayag temple and take a dip in the holy confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi which forms the Ganges. Explore the nearby areas of Dashrathshila and Chandrabadni temple. In the evening, attend the aarti at the temple.

  7. Day 7: Rishikesh
    2 hours 20 minutes (85 km) from Devprayag

    Visit the Triveni Ghat and attend the aarti ceremony. Take a dip in the holy Ganges river and visit the nearby Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. In the evening, attend the Ganga aarti at Parmarth Niketan.

Recommendations

Take a side trip to Hemkund Sahib, a popular Sikh pilgrimage site, on the way to Badrinath. You can also visit the Valley of Flowers, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in the nearby area. Don't forget to try the local cuisine including Kumaoni, Garhwali, and Pahadi food.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Hotel Accommodation (7 nights, varies)
  • Transportation (varies)
  • Food and Drink (varies)
  • Entrance Fees (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath - ₹250 per person)
  • Pony/Doli for Trekking (varies)
  • Guide for Trekking (varies)
  • Donations at Temples (varies)
  • Total Estimated Costs (excluding hotel and transportation): ₹1750 per person
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