7-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary from Vadodara to Kedarnath in August 2023

1. Day 1: Vadodara
   Start your journey in Vadodara, 0 minutes from your departure point.

   Spend your morning exploring the beautiful Laxmi Vilas Palace, then head to Sayaji Baug for a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, take a walk along the scenic Kamatibaug and visit Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery. End the day with dinner at the popular Mandap restaurant.

2. Day 2: Udaipur
   5 hours (249 miles) from Vadodara

   Start your day early and arrive in Udaipur by lunchtime. Visit the City Palace, which houses a museum with historical artifacts and amazing views of Lake Pichola. Enjoy a boat ride on the lake in the evening, followed by dinner at the popular Ambrai restaurant.

3. Day 3: Jodhpur
   4.5 hours (249 miles) from Udaipur

   In the morning, visit the Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada, both offering beautiful views of the city. Have lunch at the famous Janta Sweet Home and then head to the Umaid Bhawan Palace. End the day with dinner at the Pal Haveli rooftop restaurant, which offers a great view of the fort.

4. Day 4: Jaipur
   6 hours (316 miles) from Jodhpur

   Explore the Pink City in the morning, starting with the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal. Take a break for lunch at the popular LMB restaurant and then visit the Amer Fort in the afternoon. End the day with dinner at the popular Spice Court restaurant.

5. Day 5: Agra
   4.5 hours (152 miles) from Jaipur

   Start the day early and visit the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Have lunch at the popular Pinch of Spice restaurant and then visit the Agra Fort in the afternoon. End the day with dinner at the popular Esphahan restaurant.

6. Day 6: Haridwar
   8.5 hours (417 miles) from Agra

   Start your day early and arrive in Haridwar by lunchtime. Take a dip in the holy Ganges river and then visit the Har Ki Pauri ghat. Have lunch at the popular Hoshiyar Puri restaurant and then visit the Mansa Devi Temple via cable car. End the day with dinner at the popular Chotiwala restaurant.

7. Day 7: Kedarnath
   7 hours (114 miles) from Haridwar

   Start your day early and arrive at Kedarnath by afternoon. Visit the Kedarnath Temple and then take a trek to Vasuki Tal. Have lunch at the popular Bhojanalaya and then explore the town. End the day with dinner at the popular Chotiwala restaurant.

Recommendations

Other local attractions you may consider include the Jagdish Temple in Udaipur, the Sambhar Salt Lake near Jaipur, and the Pashupatinath Temple in Haridwar. A side trip to Rishikesh from Haridwar is also recommended. To maximize your fun, plan activities in advance and prepare accordingly for the long journeys.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Laxmi Vilas Palace (2 hours, INR 225)
• Sayaji Baug (2 hours, free)
• Kamatibaug (1 hour, free)
• Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery (2 hours, INR 150)
• Mandap restaurant (1.5 hours, INR 800)
• City Palace (2 hours, INR 300)
• Ambrai restaurant (1.5 hours, INR 1200)
• Mehrangarh Fort (2 hours, INR 600)
• Jaswant Thada (1 hour, INR 30)
• Janta Sweet Home (1.5 hours, INR 200)
• Umaid Bhawan Palace (1.5 hours, INR 600)
• Pal Haveli rooftop restaurant (1.5 hours, INR 800)
• City Palace (2 hours, INR 300)
• Jantar Mantar (1.5 hours, INR 200)
• Hawa Mahal (1 hour, INR 50)
• LMB restaurant (1.5 hours, INR 400)
• Amer Fort (2 hours, INR 500)
• Spice Court restaurant (1.5 hours, INR 800)
• Taj Mahal (2 hours, INR 1300)
• Agra Fort (2 hours, INR 550)
• Esphahan restaurant (1.5 hours, INR 1500)
• Ganges river dip and Har Ki Pauri ghat (2 hours, free)
• Hoshiyar Puri restaurant (1.5 hours, INR 400)
• Mansa Devi Temple (2 hours, INR 200)
• Chotiwala restaurant (1.5 hours, INR 600)
• Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, free)
• Vasuki Tal trek (6 hours, INR 1200)
• Bhojanalaya (1.5 hours, INR 300)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 13,885