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7-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamnotri, Gangotri in October 2023

  1. Day 1: Yamnotri
    2 hours 40 minutes (47.1 km) from Dehradun via NH34

    Visit the ancient Yamnotri temple in the morning. Take a dip in the thermal springs at Janki Chatti in the afternoon. Walk through the quaint village of Hanuman Chatti in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Gangotri
    4 hours 20 minutes (105 km) from Yamnotri via NH134

    Explore the Gangotri temple complex and marvel at the stunning views of the Bhagirathi peaks in the morning. Trek to the Gaumukh glacier in the afternoon. Enjoy a traditional dinner with the locals in the evening.

  3. Day 3: Kedarnath
    6 hours 40 minutes (149 km) from Gangotri via NH7 and NH109

    Embark on a strenuous, yet rewarding trek to the Kedarnath temple in the morning. Visit the Shankaracharya Samadhi in the afternoon. Enjoy a cup of tea while taking in the majestic views of the Himalayas in the evening.

  4. Day 4: Badrinath
    5 hours 40 minutes (207 km) from Kedarnath via NH109 and NH58

    Visit the famous Badrinath temple and take a dip in the Tapt Kund hot springs in the morning. Explore the Mana village, the last Indian village before the China border in the afternoon. Attend the evening aarti ceremony at the Badrinath temple in the evening.

  5. Day 5: Badrinath to Rudraprayag
    5 hours 10 minutes (164 km) from Badrinath via NH58

    Drive to Rudraprayag and visit the Koteshwar Mahadev temple in the morning. Take a dip in the Mandakini river and indulge in some birdwatching in the afternoon. Enjoy a traditional Garhwali dinner in the evening.

  6. Day 6: Rudraprayag to Rishikesh
    5 hours 20 minutes (141 km) from Rudraprayag via NH7

    Visit the Trimbakeshwar temple and the Kaudiyala Shiv temple in the morning. Enjoy a river rafting adventure in the afternoon. Attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Parmarth Niketan in the evening.

  7. Day 7: Rishikesh
    20 minutes (11.2 km) from Dehradun via NH7

    Visit the Laxman Jhula and the Neer Garh waterfall in the morning. Explore the Beatles Ashram and the Ram Jhula in the afternoon. Enjoy a sunset boat ride on the Ganges in the evening.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Tehri Dam, Auli, and the Valley of Flowers National Park. Day trips to Haridwar and Dehradun are also worthwhile. To maximize your fun, try local delicacies like the Garhwali thali and the Singhori sweet.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Yamnotri Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Janki Chatti (1 hour, Rs 50)
  • Gangotri Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Gaumukh Glacier Trek (6 hours, Rs 1,500)
  • Kedarnath Temple (3 hours, free)
  • Shankaracharya Samadhi (1 hour, free)
  • Badrinath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Tapt Kund (1 hour, Rs 50)
  • Mana Village (2 hours, free)
  • Koteshwar Mahadev Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Mandakini River (1 hour, free)
  • Garhwali Dinner (1 hour, Rs 500)
  • Trimbakeshwar Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Kaudiyala Shiv Temple (1 hour, free)
  • River Rafting (3 hours, Rs 1,000)
  • Ganga Aarti Ceremony (1 hour, free)
  • Laxman Jhula (1 hour, free)
  • Neer Garh Waterfall (1 hour, free)
  • Beatles Ashram (1 hour, Rs 150)
  • Ram Jhula (1 hour, free)
  • Boat Ride on Ganges (1 hour, Rs 600)
  • Total Estimated Costs: Rs 4,350
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