Bengaluru to Kedarnath 10-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Lalbagh Botanical Garden
    30 minutes (10 km) from Kempegowda International Airport

    Explore one of India's most diverse botanical gardens, featuring rare plants and trees.

  2. Day 2: Bangalore Palace
    20 minutes (8.6 km) from Lalbagh Botanical Garden

    A majestic palace built in 1878 with Tudor-style architecture, now a museum with historical memorabilia and artefacts.

  3. Day 3: Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
    10 minutes (4.9 km) from Bangalore Palace

    A two-story palace made completely of wood, now a museum, dedicated to the life of Tipu Sultan.

  4. Day 4: Ulsoor Lake
    20 minutes (5 km) from Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

    An artificial lake, the perfect place for a relaxing boat ride or a picnic.

  5. Day 5: Bannerghatta National Park
    45 minutes (20 km) from Ulsoor Lake

    Home to various threatened and endangered species, this national park offers a safari, zoo, and butterfly park.

  6. Day 6: Mysore Palace
    2 hours 30 minutes (145 km) from Bannerghatta National Park

    A former palace for the royal family, this historic building has intricate designs and grand halls, and is illuminated nightly.

  7. Day 7: Brindavan Gardens
    30 minutes (18 km) from Mysore Palace

    The garden features the beautiful musical fountain which displays water dancing to various sounds. A serene place for nature lovers.

  8. Day 8: Rishikesh
    9 hours (400 km) from Brindavan Gardens

    A spiritual destination situated on the bank of river Ganges. It offers a variety of adventure activities including white water rafting, trekking and bungee jumping.

  9. Day 9: Haridwar
    1 hour 30 minutes (20 km) from Rishikesh

    A holy city, situated on the bank of river Ganges, known for its Ghats and temples. Witness the famous evening Ganga Aarti here.

  10. Day 10: Kedarnath Temple
    8 hours 30 minutes (250 km) from Haridwar

    A Hindu shrine located near the Mandakini River, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. It involves a trek through a scenic route where one can enjoy the beauty of nature.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Lalbagh Botanical Garden (2 hours, INR 260)
  • Bangalore Palace (2 hours, INR 275)
  • Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Ulsoor Lake (1-2 hours, INR 50)
  • Bannerghatta National Park (4-5 hours, INR 400)
  • Mysore Palace (2-3 hours, INR 250)
  • Brindavan Gardens (2-3 hours, INR 20 entry fee + INR 50 for musical fountain)
  • Rishikesh (2-3 days, INR 5,000)
  • Haridwar (1-2 days, INR 2,000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 8,810

Useful Tips

If you have more time in Bengaluru, you can add a visit to Vidhana Soudha or Cubbon Park. If you have less time, you can skip Ulsoor Lake or Brindavan Gardens. When trekking to Kedarnath Temple, ensure you have proper gear and attire as the terrain can be challenging.

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