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Adventure Tour: Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Kedarnath - Tunganath

  1. Day 1: Delhi
    Indira Gandhi International Airport
    Distance: 16.7 miles (45 mins) from Downtown Delhi

    Morning: Visit the Red Fort, a historic fort made of red sandstone which served as the main residence for Mughal emperors.
    Afternoon: Explore Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Evening: Take a stroll in Connaught Place, a colonial-era market with many shops and restaurants.

  2. Day 2: Haridwar
    Haridwar Junction Railway Station
    Distance: 144 miles (5 hrs) from Downtown Delhi

    Morning: Take a holy dip in the Ganges River at Har Ki Pauri, one of the most sacred ghats in India.
    Afternoon: Visit the Mansa Devi Temple, a hilltop temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Mansa Devi.
    Evening: Attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony, a Hindu ritual of worship to the Ganges River.

  3. Day 3: Rishikesh
    Rishikesh Railway Station
    Distance: 19 miles (1 hr) from Haridwar

    Morning: Go for a thrilling white water rafting adventure on the Ganges River.
    Afternoon: Visit the Beatles Ashram, an abandoned ashram which was used by the Beatles during their 1968 visit to India.
    Evening: Attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Parmarth Niketan Ashram, a spiritual center located on the banks of the Ganges River.

  4. Day 4: Kedarnath
    Kedarnath Helipad
    Distance: 66 miles (1 hr 50 mins) from Rishikesh

    Morning: Take a helicopter ride to Kedarnath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the Himalayas.
    Afternoon: Explore the surrounding areas of Kedarnath and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Himalayas.
    Evening: Attend the evening aarti ceremony at the Kedarnath Temple.

  5. Day 5: Tunganath
    Tunganath Trek Starting Point
    Distance: 48 miles (2 hrs) from Kedarnath

    Morning: Go for a trek to Tunganath Temple, one of the highest Shiva temples in the world.
    Afternoon: Explore the scenic beauty of the Tungnath-Chandrashila trek.
    Evening: Return to Kedarnath and attend the evening aarti ceremony at the Kedarnath Temple.

Recommendations

If you have time, you can also visit the Neer Garh Waterfall in Rishikesh, as well as the Lakshman Jhula and Ram Jhula bridges. Side trips to Badrinath Temple and Gangotri Glacier are also highly recommended for adventure lovers. To maximize your fun, try local street food and shop for souvenirs at local markets. Don't forget to carry warm clothes as the temperature can be quite cold in the Himalayas.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Red Fort (2 hrs, ₹500)
  • Qutub Minar (2 hrs, ₹500)
  • Mansa Devi Temple (2 hrs, ₹50)
  • White Water Rafting (3 hrs, ₹1500)
  • Beatles Ashram (2 hrs, ₹600)
  • Helicopter ride to Kedarnath Temple (1 hr, ₹7000)
  • Tunganath Trek (4-5 hrs, ₹500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹11,650

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