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7-Day Itinerary for Haridwar Yamunotri Gangothri Kedarnath Badrinath in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Haridwar
    Starting Point

    Visit the Har Ki Pauri Ghat for an early morning dip in the Ganges. Explore the Bilkeshwar Mahadev Temple and the Daksh Mahadev Temple in the afternoon. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri.

  2. Day 2: Yamunotri
    5 hours (200km) from Haridwar

    Start early and drive to Yamunotri. Take a dip in the holy waters of the Yamuna river at the Janki Chatti hot springs. Visit the Yamunotri Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Yamuna.

  3. Day 3: Gangotri
    4 hours (160km) from Yamunotri

    Drive to Gangotri, one of the four sacred shrines in Hinduism. Visit the Gangotri Temple, dedicated to Goddess Ganga. Take a dip in the holy waters of the Bhagirathi River.

  4. Day 4: Kedarnath
    7 hours (240km) from Gangotri

    Drive to Sonprayag and then take a helicopter ride to Kedarnath, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in Hinduism. Visit the Kedarnath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva.

  5. Day 5: Badrinath
    4 hours (160km) from Kedarnath

    Drive to Badrinath, one of the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites in India. Visit the Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Take a dip in the hot springs at Tapt Kund.

  6. Day 6: Haridwar
    9 hours (320km) from Badrinath

    Drive back to Haridwar. Visit the Mansa Devi Temple and the Chandi Devi Temple. Take a cable car ride to the hilltops for panoramic views of the city.

  7. Day 7: Departure
    End Point

    Depart for your onward journey.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the nearby Rajaji National Park for a wildlife safari. You can also enjoy water sports at Rishikesh or go trekking in the nearby hills. To maximize your fun, try the local street food and shop for souvenirs at the local markets.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Har Ki Pauri Ghat (2 hours, Free)
  • Bilkeshwar Mahadev Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Daksh Mahadev Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Yamunotri Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Gangotri Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Badrinath Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Mansa Devi Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Chandi Devi Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Cable Car Ride (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Total Estimated Costs (excluding accommodation and transportation): INR 200

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