7-Day Spiritual Tour of Kedarnath, Rishikesh, Badrinath, and Haridwar

1. Day 1: Haridwar
   From the nearest airport to the Har Ki Pauri ghat (0.33 miles)

   Witness the grand ceremony of Ganga Aarti, take a holy dip in the river, and visit Chandi Devi and Mansa Devi temple.

2. Day 2: Rishikesh
   27.8 miles east from Haridwar

   Explore the peaceful town of Rishikesh, visit the ancient Neelkanth Mahadev temple, go for a river rafting adventure, and experience the evening aarti at Triveni Ghat.

3. Day 3: Badrinath
   148 miles north from Rishikesh

   Visit the famous Badrinath temple, located in the lap of the Himalayas. Take a dip in Tapt Kund and Surya Kund and enjoy some stunning views of the surroundings.

4. Day 4: Kedarnath
   103 miles north from Badrinath

   Trek to the holy Kedarnath temple, which is one of the four Char Dham Yatra sites in Uttarakhand. Soak in the breathtaking views and experience the divinity of the place.

5. Day 5: Kedarnath
   Nearby local temples

   Visit the Gandhi Sarovar, Vasuki Tal, Shankaracharya Samadhi, and Bhaironath Temple.

6. Day 6: Rishikesh
   98.5 miles south from Kedarnath

   Visit the Beatles Ashram, Parmarth Niketan, Lakshman Jhula, and Ram Jhula in Rishikesh, and enjoy the sunset at the Triveni Ghat.

7. Day 7: Haridwar
   16.7 miles west from Rishikesh

   Visit the Daksheshwar Mahadev temple, the Patanjali Yogpeeth, and the Maya Devi temple. Shop for some local handicrafts and bid goodbye to the spiritual journey with a heart full of peace.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Haridwar Ganga Aarti ceremony (1-2 hours, free)
• Chandi Devi and Mansa Devi temple visit (3-4 hours, Rs. 300-500)
• Neelkanth Mahadev temple (2 hours, free)
• River rafting (2-3 hours, Rs. 500-2000)
• Triveni Ghat Aarti (1-2 hours, free)
• Badrinath temple visit, Tapt Kund and Surya Kund dip (4-5 hours, Rs. 200-500)
• Kedarnath trek (8-10 hours, Rs. 3,000-5,000)
• Gandhi Sarovar, Vasuki Tal, Shankaracharya Samadhi, and Bhaironath Temple visit (3-4 hours, free)
• Beatles Ashram, Parmarth Niketan, Lakshman Jhula, and Ram Jhula visit (5-6 hours, free)
• Daksheshwar Mahadev temple, Patanjali Yogpeeth, and Maya Devi temple visit (2-3 hours, free)
Total Estimated Costs (per person): Rs. 4,000-8,000

Useful Tips

For a shorter trip, skip Kedarnath and Badrinath, and add a day to Haridwar and Rishikesh to get the best experience of the holy cities. Also, monsoon season from July to September can disrupt the travel plan, so plan accordingly.