10-Day North India Itinerary: Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Mussoorie, Kedarnath, Delhi

1. Day 1: Haridwar
   2 hours (40 km) from Dehradun

   Visit the famous Har Ki Pauri Ghat, attend the evening Aarti ceremony on the Ganges, and explore the local markets.

2. Day 2: Rishikesh
   1 hour (20 km) from Haridwar

   Experience the adventure sports like river rafting, bungee jumping, and zip-lining and visit The Beatles Ashram.

3. Day 3: Dehradun
   1 hour 30 minutes (45 km) from Rishikesh

   Take a stroll in the iconic Robber's Cave, visit the Mindrolling Monastery, and enjoy some food and local shopping at the Paltan Bazar.

4. Day 4: Mussoorie
   1 hour (30 km) from Dehradun

   Admire the beautiful view of the valley from Gun Hill, visit Kempty Falls, and take a walk along the scenic Camel's Back Road.

5. Day 5: Kedarnath
   7 hours (220 km) from Mussoorie

   Trek over the mountain to the spiritual Kedarnath Temple, and get up-close views of Himalayan peaks.

6. Day 6: Kedarnath
   Explore the beauty of Kedarnath and relax amidst the stunning nature.
7. Day 7: Dehradun
   7 hours (230 km) from Kedarnath

   Relax at Sahastradhara waterfall, enjoy the peaceful ambiance of Tapkeshwar Mahadev, and shop at Tibetan Market.

8. Day 8: Delhi
   5 hours (250 km) from Dehradun

   Explore the historic landmarks of Delhi, including the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Humayun's Tomb. Indulge in local food at Chandni Chowk and Lajpat Nagar.

9. Day 9: Delhi
   Continuation of Day 8

   Visit India Gate, Lotus Temple, and Qutub Minar. Explore the National Museum and the Gandhi Smriti, and experience the nightlife of Hauz Khas.

10. Day 10: Delhi
    Continuation of Day 9

    Take a day trip to Agra to visit the iconic Taj Mahal, and explore the Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh. Return to Delhi for overnight.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Har Ki Pauri Ghat, Haridwar (1-2 hours, free)
• River Rafting, Rishikesh (2-3 hours, INR 800-1500)
• Robber's Cave, Dehradun (1-2 hours, INR 50-100)
• Gun Hill, Mussoorie (1-2 hours, free)
• Kedarnath Trek, Kedarnath (6-8 hours, INR 6000-8000)
• Red Fort, Delhi (2-3 hours, INR 35-500)
• Taj Mahal, Agra (2-3 hours, INR 50-2000)

Total Estimated Costs: INR 12000-20000

Useful Tips

For shorter trips, we recommend focusing on exploring either the beautiful northern hills or the vibrant city of Delhi. For longer trips, we suggest adding more days to Kedarnath or exploring the nearby hill towns like Nainital and Shimla.