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7-Day Hyderabad to Chardham Nature Itinerary in October 2023

  1. Day 1: Arrive in Rishikesh
    20 minutes (11.3 km) from Jolly Grant Airport

    Begin your spiritual journey with a dip in the holy Ganges at Triveni Ghat. Stroll through the streets of Ram Jhula and end the day with the beautiful Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan Ashram.

  2. Day 2: Auli
    9 hours (286.6 km) from Rishikesh

    Enjoy the scenic drive to Auli, the skiing capital of India. Take a ropeway to Auli Lake or Gurso Bugyal for stunning views of the Himalayas. End the day with a bonfire and stargazing in your mountain resort.

  3. Day 3: Badrinath
    3 hours (94.7 km) from Auli

    Visit the famous Badrinath Temple and Tapt Kund, a natural hot water spring. Take a dip in the healing waters and explore the nearby Mana Village, the last Indian village before the Indo-Tibetan border.

  4. Day 4: Gangotri
    10 hours (347.4 km) from Badrinath

    Drive to Gangotri, the origin of the holy Ganges. Hike to Gaumukh Glacier, the source of the river. Visit the Gangotri Temple and relax in the hot springs of Gangnani on the way back.

  5. Day 5: Yamunotri
    7 hours (225.0 km) from Gangotri

    Drive to Yamunotri, the birthplace of the Yamuna River. Trek to the Yamunotri Temple and soak in the hot springs of Janki Chatti. Experience the sunset at the Surya Kund waterfall.

  6. Day 6: Kedarnath
    10 hours (241.4 km) from Yamunotri

    Visit the Kedarnath Temple, one of the four sacred shrines of Hinduism. Trek to the Vasuki Tal lake or enjoy a helicopter ride to Kedarnath. Meet the priests of the temple and learn about Hindu mythology.

  7. Day 7: Return to Rishikesh
    8 hours (241.4 km) from Kedarnath

    Relax and enjoy the scenic drive back to Rishikesh. Explore the Beatles Ashram and the Neer Garh waterfall. End the day with a yoga and meditation session by the river.

Recommendations

Don't miss the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple in Rishikesh, the Rajaji National Park for wildlife safaris, and the Devprayag confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda Rivers. Take a side trip to the Valley of Flowers National Park for alpine flowers and the Hemkund Sahib Sikh shrine.

Maximize your fun by staying in eco-friendly resorts, trying local food like aloo ke gutke and kachmauli, and shopping for souvenirs like Rudraksha beads and woolen shawls.

My suggestion is to book a private taxi for the entire trip to save time and avoid the hassle of public transport.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Triveni Ghat (2 hours, free)
  • Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan Ashram (2 hours, free)
  • Ropeway to Auli Lake (2 hours, INR 750)
  • Badrinath Temple (3 hours, free)
  • Trek to Gaumukh Glacier (6 hours, INR 6,000 for guide)
  • Gangotri Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Trek to Yamunotri Temple (6 hours, INR 5,000 for guide)
  • Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Neer Garh waterfall (2 hours, free)
  • Yoga and meditation session (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 12,000

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