Seven Days in Haridwar Devprayag Kedarnath Badrinath

1. Day 1: Haridwar
   30 minutes (16 miles) from Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

   Begin your journey by witnessing the Ganga Aarti at Har ki Pauri in the morning, followed by a visit to Chandi Devi Temple. In the afternoon, explore the Rajaji National Park and enjoy a wildlife safari. In the evening, visit Maya Devi Temple and attend the Haridwar Ganga Aarti.

2. Day 2: Devprayag
   3 hours (74 miles) from Haridwar

   Drive to Devprayag, where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers converge to form the Ganges. Visit the ancient Raghunath Temple and the sacred Confluence of Rivers. Enjoy a boat ride to witness the confluence. Spend the evening relaxing at your hotel.

3. Day 3: Kedarnath
   6 hours (105 miles) from Devprayag

   Take a helicopter ride to Kedarnath and visit the famous Kedarnath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Enjoy a scenic trek to Vasuki Tal and enjoy the serene beauty of the lake. Spend the evening exploring the nearby local markets.

4. Day 4: Kedarnath
   Full-day in Kedarnath

   Visit Bhairavnath Temple and Gaurikund Temple. Enjoy a trek to Gandhi Sarovar and experience the beauty of the Himalayas. Spend the evening attending the Kedarnath Ganga Aarti.

5. Day 5: Badrinath
   6 hours (124 miles) from Kedarnath

   Drive to Badrinath and visit the famous Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Explore the Mana Village, the last Indian village before the Indo-China border. Take a dip in the Tapt Kund hot springs and enjoy the scenic views from the Neelkanth Peak. Spend the evening relaxing at your hotel.

6. Day 6: Badrinath
   Full-day in Badrinath

   Visit the Bheem Pul, a natural stone bridge over the Saraswati river. Explore the Vyas Gufa, where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata. Enjoy a trek to the Vasudhara Falls and the Satopanth Lake. Spend the evening attending the Badrinath Ganga Aarti.

7. Day 7: Departure
   9 hours (208 miles) from Badrinath to Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

   Drive back to Dehradun, stopping en-route at places of interest. Bid farewell to the mesmerizing journey of the Char Dhams.

Recommendations

You can also visit Hemkund Sahib, Valley of Flowers or Auli on your way to/from Badrinath. These places offer stunning natural beauty and adventure activities like trekking and skiing. You can also take a dip in the hot springs of Gaurikund and Mana on your way to Kedarnath and Badrinath.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Har ki Pauri (2 hours, INR 0)
• Chandi Devi Temple (1 hour, INR 200 per person)
• Rajaji National Park (4 hours, INR 500 per person)
• Maya Devi Temple (1 hour, INR 0)
• Confluence of Rivers (1 hour, INR 0)
• Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, INR 1100 per person by helicopter)
• Vasuki Tal Trek (4 hours, INR 500 per person)
• Bhairavnath Temple (1 hour, INR 0)
• Gandhi Sarovar Trek (6 hours, INR 1000 per person)
• Badrinath Temple (2 hours, INR 0)
• Mana Village (2 hours, INR 0)
• Vasudhara Falls Trek (6 hours, INR 1000 per person)
• Total Estimated Costs (INR 3,300 per person)

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