Pune to Kedarnath 7-Day Family Itinerary in October 2023

1. Day 1: Arrival in Kedarnath
   10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Kedarnath Helipad

   Upon arrival, check into your hotel and take rest for a while. In the afternoon visit Kedarnath Temple. In the evening, enjoy the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti at the Kedar Ghat.

2. Day 2: Kedarnath to Guptkashi
   1 hour 15 minutes (29.4 miles) from Kedarnath Temple

   Early morning, trek down from Kedarnath to Gaurikund and drive to Guptkashi. Visit Vishwanath Temple, Ardhnareshwar Temple, and Manikarnik Kund. In the evening, enjoy dinner with a view of the Himalayas.

3. Day 3: Guptkashi to Badrinath
   3 hours 30 minutes (105 miles) from Guptkashi

   Visit Badrinath Temple, Tapt Kund, and Neelkanth Mountain. Take a dip in Tapt Kund and rejuvenate your mind and body. In the evening, visit the Mana Village, the last village of India.

4. Day 4: Badrinath to Auli
   2 hours 50 minutes (61.4 miles) from Badrinath

   Drive to Auli and enjoy the picturesque view of the Himalayas. You can take the cable car ride to Auli and enjoy skiing and trekking. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the Auli Resort.

5. Day 5: Auli to Rishikesh
   9 hours (200 miles) from Auli

   Drive to Rishikesh and visit Lakshman Jhula and Ram Jhula. Visit Triveni Ghat and attend Ganga Aarti. Enjoy the local street food and shop for souvenirs.

6. Day 6: Rishikesh to Haridwar
   1 hour (19.8 miles) from Rishikesh

   Drive to Haridwar and visit Mansa Devi Temple, Har ki Pauri, and Chandi Devi Temple. Take a dip in the holy Ganges and attend the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti. In the evening, enjoy shopping and local street food at the Haridwar market.

7. Day 7: Departure from Haridwar
   1 hour (20.1 miles) from Haridwar

   Check out from your hotel and depart from Haridwar for Pune with lots of unforgettable memories.

Recommendations

Make sure to carry warm clothes for the chilly weather in the Himalayas. You can also plan a day trip to Valley of Flowers National Park or Hemkund Sahib if you have extra days. Try local Garhwali cuisine at local dhabas for a unique culinary experience.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, Free)
• Vishwanath Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Ardhnareshwar Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Manikarnik Kund (30 minutes, Free)
• Badrinath Temple (2 hours, Free)
• Tapt Kund (30 minutes, Free)
• Neelkanth Mountain (1 hour, Free)
• Cable Car Ride in Auli (2 hours, INR 1000 per person)
• Lakshman Jhula (1 hour, Free)
• Ram Jhula (1 hour, Free)
• Triveni Ghat (1 hour, Free)
• Mansa Devi Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Har ki Pauri (1 hour, Free)
• Chandi Devi Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Shopping (2 hours, INR 500 per person)
• Food (2 hours, INR 1000 per person)
• Total Estimated Costs (excluding accommodation and transportation): INR 2500 per person

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