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7-Day Chardham Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Yamunotri
    5 hours (210 km) from Dehradun Airport

    Visit the Yamunotri temple, take a dip in the natural hot springs, and trek to the Saptarishi Kund in the morning. In the afternoon, visit the Kharsali village for a cultural experience and try the local cuisine. In the evening, relax at your hotel and enjoy the scenic views.

  2. Day 2: Gangotri
    4.5 hours (100 km) from Yamunotri

    Visit the Gangotri temple, trek to the Gaumukh glacier, and enjoy a picnic lunch by the Bhagirathi River in the morning. In the afternoon, visit the Pandava Gufa and the Bhairon Mandir. In the evening, explore the local markets and try some street food.

  3. Day 3: Kedarnath
    6 hours (240 km) from Gangotri

    Visit the Kedarnath temple, trek to the Vasuki Tal, and enjoy a scenic lunch by the Kedarnath peak in the morning. In the afternoon, explore the Guptkashi village and try the local street food. In the evening, attend the Kedarnath Aarti.

  4. Day 4: Badrinath
    6 hours (223 km) from Kedarnath

    Visit the Badrinath temple, trek to the Mana village, and explore the Vyas Gufa in the morning. In the afternoon, visit the Tapt Kund and the Narad Kund. In the evening, attend the Badrinath Aarti.

  5. Day 5: Auli
    2 hours (55 km) from Badrinath

    Take the cable car to the Auli hill station, enjoy a scenic breakfast, and go skiing or snowboarding in the morning. In the afternoon, visit the Nanda Devi National Park and spot some wildlife. In the evening, enjoy a bonfire and stargaze.

  6. Day 6: Rishikesh
    9 hours (250 km) from Auli

    Visit the Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula bridges, go bungee jumping or rafting, and enjoy a vegetarian lunch at the Beatles Ashram in the morning. In the afternoon, visit the Triveni Ghat and attend the Ganga Aarti. In the evening, explore the local markets and try some street food.

  7. Day 7: Haridwar
    1 hour (25 km) from Rishikesh

    Visit the Har Ki Pauri ghat, take a dip in the Ganges river, and attend the Ganga Aarti in the morning. In the afternoon, visit the Chandi Devi temple and the Mansa Devi temple. In the evening, explore the local markets and enjoy some street food.

Recommendations

If you have time, consider visiting the Hemkund Sahib, Valley of Flowers, or the Chopta-Tungnath trek. To maximize your fun, book a helicopter tour of the Chardham yatra or go camping in the Himalayas.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Yamunotri Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Gangotri Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Badrinath Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Auli Cable Car (1 hour, INR 1000)
  • Nanda Devi National Park (2 hours, INR 150)
  • Rafting in Rishikesh (3 hours, INR 500)
  • Chandi Devi Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Mansa Devi Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1650

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