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7-Day Adventure Itinerary for Badrinath, Kedarnath, Yamunotri and Gangotri

  1. Day 1: Badrinath
    6 hours (300 km) from Haridwar

    In the morning, visit the Badrinath Temple, one of the holiest Hindu temples. In the afternoon, go for a trek to the Vasudhara Falls. In the evening, relax in the natural hot water springs at Tapt Kund.

  2. Day 2: Kedarnath
    5.5 hours (110 km) from Badrinath

    In the morning, visit the Kedarnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. In the afternoon, go for a trek to Gandhi Sarovar. In the evening, attend the evening aarti at the temple.

  3. Day 3: Yamunotri
    7.5 hours (230 km) from Kedarnath

    In the morning, trek to Yamunotri Temple, dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. In the afternoon, visit the Surya Kund hot springs. In the evening, relax and enjoy the scenic beauty of the place.

  4. Day 4: Gangotri
    5 hours (210 km) from Yamunotri

    In the morning, visit the Gangotri Temple, dedicated to River Ganga. In the afternoon, go for a trek to Gaumukh, the source of River Ganga. In the evening, enjoy the beautiful sunset at the temple.

  5. Day 5: Adventure Activities
    6 hours (240 km) from Gangotri

    Spend the day indulging in adventure activities such as river rafting, bungee jumping or paragliding in Rishikesh, the adventure capital of India.

  6. Day 6: Rishikesh
    1.5 hours (45 km) from Adventure Activities

    In the morning, visit the famous Lakshman Jhula and Ram Jhula suspension bridges. In the afternoon, visit the Beatles Ashram, where the Beatles stayed in the 1960s. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat.

  7. Day 7: Haridwar
    1 hour (22 km) from Rishikesh

    In the morning, visit the Har Ki Pauri ghat to witness the morning aarti. In the afternoon, visit the Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple. In the evening, explore the local markets of Haridwar.

Recommendations

You can consider visiting the Valley of Flowers National Park or Hemkund Sahib in the Chamoli district for a day trip. To maximize fun, try local cuisine, attend cultural events, and interact with the locals to learn about their customs and traditions.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Badrinath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Vasudhara Falls trek (4 hours, free)
  • Tapt Kund hot water springs (2 hours, free)
  • Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Gandhi Sarovar trek (4 hours, free)
  • Yamunotri Temple trek (4 hours, free)
  • Surya Kund hot springs (2 hours, free)
  • Gangotri Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Gaumukh trek (6 hours, free)
  • River rafting (2-4 hours, INR 600-1500)
  • Bungee jumping (2-3 hours, INR 3000-5000)
  • Paragliding (1-2 hours, INR 2500-3500)
  • Lakshman Jhula and Ram Jhula (2 hours, free)
  • Beatles Ashram (2 hours, INR 150)
  • Triveni Ghat Ganga Aarti (1 hour, free)
  • Har Ki Pauri morning aarti (1 hour, free)
  • Mansa Devi Temple (2 hours, INR 200)
  • Chandi Devi Temple (2 hours, INR 200)
  • Explore local markets (2 hours, varies)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 4500-12000

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