12-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Kedarnath

1. Day 1: Arrive in Delhi
   Indira Gandhi International Airport

   Settle in and relax after a long flight

2. Day 2: Tour of Delhi
   3 hours (148 km) from Indira Gandhi International Airport

   Discover history at Red Fort and India Gate

3. Day 3: Explore Haridwar
   4 hours (222 km) from Delhi

   Participate in Ganga Aarti ceremony and enjoy street food

4. Day 4: Visit Rishikesh
   1 hour 30 minutes (45 km) from Haridwar

   Learn yoga and relax at Triveni Ghat

5. Day 5: Trek to Kedarnath
   8 hours (233 km) from Rishikesh

   Begin the trek to the holy shrine of Kedarnath Temple

6. Day 6: Kedarnath
   Located at the Kedarnath Temple

   Worship at the Kedarnath Temple and take in the breathtaking views of the Himalayas

7. Day 7: Nature Walk in Kedarnath
   Various trails around the Kedarnath Temple area

   Go on a refreshing nature walk and spot wildflowers and Himalayan wildlife

8. Day 8: Visit Triyuginarayan
   3 hours (96 km) from Kedarnath

   Visit the Triyuginarayan Temple and its eternal flame

9. Day 9: Excursion to Gaurikund
   1 hour (34 km) from Kedarnath

   Take a dip in the natural hot springs in Gaurikund

10. Day 10: Drive to Auli
    7 hours (171 km) from Gaurikund

    Go skiing and witness stunning views at Auli

11. Day 11: Auli
    Located at Auli

    Spend the day skiing and snowboarding on the slopes of the Auli Ski Resort

12. Day 12: Depart from Delhi
    7 hours 40 minutes (490 km) from Auli

    Depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport

Time and Costs Estimates

• Red Fort (1-2 hours, ₹500)
• India Gate (1 hour, Free)
• Ganga Aarti (1-2 hours, Free)
• Triveni Ghat (2-3 hours, Free)
• Kedarnath Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
• Triyuginarayan Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
• Gaurikund Hot Springs (1-2 hours, Free)
• Auli Ski Resort (Full day, ₹1000)
Total Estimated Costs: ₹2500

Useful Tips

If you have more time: - Visit the nearby Badrinath and Yamunotri shrines - Take a detour to Mussoorie for picturesque views and a cable-car ride If you have less time: - Skip Haridwar and head straight to Rishikesh - Skip Auli and spend more time at the Kedarnath Temple and its surrounding areas.