A 10-day Family Friendly Itinerary for Ahmedabad to Kedarnath

1. Day 1: Sabarmati Ashram
   20 minutes (6.2km) from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International airport

   Visit the peaceful ashram where Gandhi lived, and explore the small museum.

2. Day 2: Adalaj Stepwell
   1 hour (25.7km) from Sabarmati Ashram

   Take in the beautiful architecture of the five-story stepwell, learn its history and enjoy a picnic lunch.

3. Day 3: Akshardham Temple
   1 hour (39.8km) from Adalaj Stepwell

   Explore the impressive Hindu temple complex with intricate carvings, exhibitions and water shows.

4. Day 4: Rani ki Vav
   8 hours (820km + 10km trek) from Akshardham Temple

   Marvel at the intricate carvings and sculptures of the ancient stepwell, declared UNESCO-protected heritage site.

5. Day 5: Badrinath Temple
   10 hours (258km) from Rani ki Vav

   Seek blessings at the famous Hindu pilgrimage site, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

6. Day 6: Valley of Flowers National Park
   5 hours (16km trek) from Badrinath Temple

   Discover the breathtaking beauty of the alpine meadows filled with wildflowers and rare wildlife on the mountainside.

7. Day 7: Kedarnath Temple
   4 hours (17.2km trek) from Valley of Flowers National Park

   Offer prayers at one of the holiest shrines in Hindu religion, nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas.

8. Day 8: Gandhi Park
   10 hours (17km trek+5 hours drive+204km) from Kedarnath Temple

   Relax in the green surroundings of the park with a scenic view of the Hooghly river, eat street food and go boating.

9. Day 9: Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
   1hour 45min (60.4km) from Gandhi Park

   Pay respects at the ancient Shiva temple, known to house one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.

10. Day 10: Swaminarayan Akshardham
    50 minutes (25km) from Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

    Explore the grand temple, learn the teachings of Swaminarayan, and enjoy the exhibitions and light shows.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Sabarmati Ashram (2 hours, Free)
• Adalaj Stepwell (2 hours, INR 15 per person)
• Akshardham Temple (3 hours, INR 220 per adult, INR 170 per child)
• Rani ki Vav (3 hours, INR 15 per person)
• Badrinath Temple (2 hours, Free)
• Valley of Flowers National Park (5 hours, INR 150 per person for entry)
• Kedarnath Temple (3 hours, Free)
• Gandhi Park (2 hours, Free entry, boat rides at INR 10 per person)
• Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Swaminarayan Akshardham (3 hours, INR 220 per adult, INR 170 per child)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 755

Useful tips

For those with extra time, indulge in street foods and visit Manek Chowk, marvel at Patola sarees at the Calico Museum of Textiles and hike in the Gir Forest National Park. Shortening the itinerary to 7 days can omit Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple and Swaminarayan Akshardham attraction.