10-Day Adventure Itinerary in Uttarakhand, India

  1. Day 1: Rishikesh
    30 minutes (14 km) from Jolly Grant Airport

    Start your adventure by trying river rafting in the Ganges or experiencing the thrill of a bungee jump at Jumpin Heights.

  2. Day 2: Auli
    7 hours (290 km) from Rishikesh

    Take a drive to the beautiful ski resort of Auli and enjoy skiing, trekking, and camping in the breathtaking mountain range of the Himalayas.

  3. Day 3: Joshimath
    45 minutes (17 km) from Auli

    Head to the picturesque town of Joshimath, the winter seat of Lord Badri, and visit Narsingh Temple, Kalpavriksh, and Auli Artificial Lake.

  4. Day 4: Valley of Flowers National Park
    9 hours (248 km) from Joshimath

    Embark on an incredible trek at the Valley of Flowers National Park, home to stunning alpine flowers and endangered animals such as snow leopards and Asiatic black bears.

  5. Day 5: Kedarnath
    7 hours and 30 minutes (243 km) from Valley of Flowers National Park

    Explore the ancient temple of Kedarnath, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, and trek to the nearby peaks like Chandrshila or Vasuki Tal.

  6. Day 6: Dehradun
    9 hours and 30 minutes (238 km) from Kedarnath

    Stroll around the vibrant city of Dehradun, shop at Paltan Bazar, try local street food, and visit Clock Tower.

  7. Day 7: Mussoorie
    1 hour (33 km) from Dehradun

    Experience the beauty of the Queen of Hills, Mussoorie, by trekking to the Lal Tibba, exploring the Benog Wildlife Sanctuary, and witnessing the magnificent Kempty Falls.

  8. Day 8: Haridwar
    1 hour (34 km) from Mussoorie

    Take a dip in the holy river of Ganges at Har Ki Pauri, attend the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti, and visit the Mansa Devi Temple.

  9. Day 9: Bansberia
    9 hours (272 km) from Haridwar

    Travel east to Bansberia, explore the iconic Hangseshwari Temple, and visit the historic Ananta Vasudeva Temple.

  10. Day 10: Kolkata
    1 hour and 30 minutes (46 km) from Bansberia

    End your adventure with a visit to the capital city of West Bengal, Kolkata, and immerse yourself in its rich culture, food, and history by visiting Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, and Kalighat Temple.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • River rafting in Rishikesh (2-3 hours, ₹600-₹1200)
  • Bungee jumping in Rishikesh (1 hour, ₹3550)
  • Chairlift to Auli (20 minutes, ₹400)
  • Skiing in Auli (1 day, ₹1600)
  • Trekking in Valley of Flowers National Park (2-3 days, ₹1250-₹2500)
  • Visiting Kedarnath Temple (2-3 hours, free)
  • Shop at Paltan Bazar in Dehradun (2-3 hours, variable)
  • Trekking to Lal Tibba in Mussoorie (7-8 hours, free)
  • Ganga Aarti in Haridwar (1 hour, free)
  • Visit Hangseshwari Temple in Bansberia (1-2 hours, free)
  • Visit Victoria Memorial in Kolkata (1-2 hours, ₹20)
Total Estimated Costs: ₹10,110-₹12,360

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit the Jim Corbett National Park, go for a wildlife safari or visit the famous Badrinath Temple. If you have less time, skip Bansberia and go directly to Kolkata.

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