Raipur to Kedarnath 8-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Raipur Airport
   0 minutes from Raipur International Airport

   Arrive at Raipur International Airport.

2. Day 2: Raipur to Dehradun via flight
   5 hours 30 minutes (840 km) from Raipur International Airport

   Travel to Dehradun via flight, visit River Ken and Lachhiwala Forest.

3. Day 3: Dehradun to Kedarnath
   5 hours 30 minutes (239 km) from Dehradun

   Start early and arrive in Kedarnath by lunchtime. Explore the Kedarnath temple and the beautiful surroundings.

4. Day 4: Kedarnath
   Full Day

   Visit the Vasuki Tal, trek through the Chorabari Glacier, and enjoy scenic views of the snow-clad Himalayan peaks.

5. Day 5: Kedarnath to Badrinath
   7 hours (223 kms) from Kedarnath

   Take a scenic drive to reach Badrinath before evening. Explore the Badrinath Temple and the nearby Tapt Kund hot springs.

6. Day 6: Badrinath to Valley Of Flowers National Park
   5 hours (41.4 km) from Badrinath

   Travel to Joshimath and spend the day hiking in the Valley of Flowers National Park.

7. Day 7: Valley Of Flowers National Park to Rudraprayag
   6 hours 30 minutes (173 km) from Valley of Flowers National Park

   Visit the Mandal Village and enjoy the beautiful scenery during the drive to Rudraprayag.

8. Day 8: Rudraprayag to Rishikesh
   4 hours 30 minutes (139 km) from Rudraprayag

   Visit the famous Neelkanth Mahadev Temple and enjoy the adventure sports by the river Ganga in Rishikesh. Later take a flight back from Dehradun Airport.

Time and Costs Estimates

• River Ken (2 hours, Free)
• Lachhiwala Forest (3 hours, Free)
• Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, Free)
• Vasuki Tal (Full Day, INR 1500 Approx.)
• Chorabari Glacier (Half Day, INR 1000 Approx.)
• Badrinath Temple (2 hours, Free)
• Tapt Kund Hot Springs (2 hours, INR 50 Approx.)
• Valley of Flowers National Park (Full day, INR 1500 Approx.)
• Mandal Village (2 hours, Free)
• Neelkanth Mahadev Temple (2 hours, Free)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 4100 Approx. (excluding flights, accommodation and food.)

Useful tips

You can add a day for leisure activities if you wish to spend more time exploring the places in detail. Kedarnath can be explored in two days if you have more time.