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5-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Haridwar Badrinath Kedarnath Gangotri Yamunotri - June 2023

  1. Day 1: Haridwar
    1 hour 28 minutes (31.5 miles) from Jolly Grant Airport

    In the morning, visit Har Ki Pauri ghat for a holy dip in the Ganges. In the afternoon, visit the Mansa Devi Temple, accessible by a cable car ride, and enjoy a stunning view of the city. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, a spiritual ceremony dedicated to the river Goddess Ganga.

  2. Day 2: Badrinath
    7 hours 30 minutes (186 miles) from Haridwar

    Visit Badrinath Temple, one of the four sacred shrines in Hinduism located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. In the afternoon, visit the Tapt Kund hot springs for a therapeutic bath and then explore the Mana village, the last village on the Indian side before the Tibet border. In the evening, enjoy a beautiful sunset at Alka Puri.

  3. Day 3: Kedarnath
    4 hours 40 minutes (113 miles) from Badrinath

    Visit Kedarnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, situated in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. In the afternoon, explore the Gandhi Sarovar and Vasuki Tal, two picturesque lakes near the temple. In the evening, relax and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Himalayas.

  4. Day 4: Gangotri
    8 hours 10 minutes (171 miles) from Kedarnath

    Visit Gangotri Temple, one of the four sacred shrines in Hinduism located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. In the afternoon, trek to the Gaumukh glacier, the source of the river Ganges. In the evening, witness the Ganga Aarti at the Gangotri ghat.

  5. Day 5: Yamunotri
    5 hours 20 minutes (144 miles) from Gangotri

    Visit Yamunotri Temple, one of the four sacred shrines in Hinduism located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. In the afternoon, trek to the Surya Kund hot springs and enjoy a dip in the warm water. In the evening, explore the local markets and shop for souvenirs.

Recommendations

Don't miss the Rajaji National Park, known for its wide range of flora and fauna, or the Chardham Yatra, a pilgrimage tour covering four holy shrines of Hinduism. Take a day trip to Rishikesh, also known as the Yoga Capital of the World, and enjoy river rafting, bungee jumping and other adventure sports. To maximize your fun, book a helicopter tour to get a bird's eye view of the scenic beauty of the Himalayas.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Har Ki Pauri ghat (2-3 hours, free)
  • Mansa Devi Temple (2-3 hours, INR 170/person)
  • Tapt Kund hot springs (2-3 hours, INR 50/person)
  • Mana village (2-3 hours, free)
  • Kedarnath Temple (2-3 hours, free)
  • Gandhi Sarovar and Vasuki Tal (2-3 hours, free)
  • Gangotri Temple (2-3 hours, free)
  • Gaumukh glacier trek (4-5 hours, INR 1500/person)
  • Yamunotri Temple (2-3 hours, free)
  • Surya Kund hot springs (2-3 hours, INR 50/person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1720/person
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