5-Day Adventure Itinerary for Kedarnath and Badrinath in October 2023

1. Day 1: Kedarnath
   3 hours 51 minutes (78.6 km) from Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

   Start your adventure by visiting the Kedarnath Temple in the morning. The trek to the temple is difficult yet very adventurous. In the afternoon, visit Vasuki Tal, a high altitude lake surrounded by the Himalayas. In the evening, enjoy a bonfire and stargazing at your hotel.

2. Day 2: Kedarnath to Badrinath
   2 hours 34 minutes (78.2 km) from Kedarnath

   Start early morning to reach Badrinath by noon. Visit the Badrinath temple in the afternoon and witness the majestic view of the Himalayas from the temple. Take a dip in the Tapt Kund, a natural hot water spring, to end your day.

3. Day 3: Badrinath
   Closest to the hotel

   Visit the Bheem Pul and Neelkanth Peak in the morning to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Himalayas. In the afternoon, go for a thrilling white water rafting experience in the Alaknanda River. In the evening, enjoy a cup of tea while watching the sunset at the Vasudhara Falls.

4. Day 4: Badrinath
   19 minutes (10.5 km) from the hotel

   Start your day by witnessing the sunrise at the Charan Paduka temple. In the afternoon, visit the Mana Village – the last Indian village before the Indo-China border. See Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Bhim Gufa. In the evening, go for a scenic trek to the Satopanth Lake.

5. Day 5: Badrinath to Haridwar
   9 hours 21 minutes (313 km) from Badrinath

   Start early to reach Haridwar by noon. Visit the Har Ki Pauri Ghat in the afternoon to witness the Ganga Aarti and take a dip in the holy river. In the evening, explore the local market and try some delicious street food.

Recommendations

If you have an extra day, you can visit the Valley of Flowers National Park near Badrinath. Also, you can take a day trip to Auli to enjoy skiing and other snow sports during the winter season. To maximize your fun, try local street food, interact with locals, and learn about their culture.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Kedarnath Temple (3 hours, free)
• Vasuki Tal (4 hours, free)
• Badrinath Temple (2 hours, free)
• Tapt Kund (1 hour, free)
• Bheem Pul (2 hours, free)
• Neelkanth Peak (3 hours, free)
• White Water Rafting (3 hours, INR 1500)
• Vasudhara Falls (2 hours, free)
• Charan Paduka Temple (1 hour, free)
• Mana Village (4 hours, free)
• Satopanth Lake Trek (6 hours, free)
• Ganga Aarti (1 hour, free)
• Local Market (2 hours, INR 500)
• Total Estimated Costs (excluding flights and hotels): INR 2000

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