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

  1. Day 1: Varanasi
    25 minutes (9.5 km) from Varanasi Airport

    Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in the morning, explore the bustling streets of Varanasi in the afternoon, and watch the mesmerizing Ganga aarti in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Haridwar
    2 hours 40 minutes (210 km) from Varanasi

    Take a dip in the holy Ganges in Har Ki Pauri ghat in the morning, visit the Mansa Devi temple in the afternoon and attend the Ganga aarti in the evening.

  3. Day 3: Yamunotri
    8 hours 30 minutes (220 km) from Haridwar

    Start early morning for a scenic drive to Jankichatti and then trek for 5 km to reach the Yamunotri temple, take a dip in the hot springs and return to Jankichatti by evening.

  4. Day 4: Gangotri
    4 hours 40 minutes (160 km) from Yamunotri

    Drive to Gangotri and visit the Gangotri Temple, have lunch and then trek to the Gaumukh glacier in the afternoon and return to Gangotri by evening.

  5. Day 5: Kedarnath
    8 hours 30 minutes (240 km) from Gangotri

    Drive to Gaurikund and then trek for 16 km to reach the Kedarnath temple, have lunch en route and return to Gaurikund by evening.

  6. Day 6: Badrinath
    6 hours 30 minutes (190 km) from Kedarnath

    Drive to Badrinath and visit the Badrinath temple, Tapt Kund, and Neelkanth peak in the morning, explore the markets in the afternoon and attend the Badrinath aarti in the evening.

  7. Day 7: Badrinath to Haridwar
    9 hours (305 km) from Badrinath

    Start early morning and drive back to Haridwar, visit the Chandi Devi and Maya Devi temples in the afternoon and attend the evening aarti at Har Ki Pauri ghat.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Rajaji National Park and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand or Sarnath near Varanasi for additional local attractions. You can also plan a side trip to Auli for skiing or to Valley of Flowers National Park for trekking. To maximize your fun, try local street food, interact with the locals and immerse yourself in the culture.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Mansa Devi Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Yamunotri Trek (10 hours, ₹500 for a pony)
  • Gangotri Temple and Gaumukh trek (10 hours, ₹500 for a pony)
  • Kedarnath Trek (14 hours, ₹1500 for a pony)
  • Badrinath Temple and sightseeing (6 hours, free)
  • Chandi Devi and Maya Devi Temples (2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹2500 (excluding accommodation and transportation)

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