Ultimate 10-Day Itinerary for Kedarnath, Badrinath, Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Dehradun, Haridwar, and Gangotri

1. Day 1: Kedarnath
   Estimated time from Dehradun: 10 hours (235 km)

   Visit the ancient Kedarnath Temple located at the heart of the Garhwal Himalayas.

2. Day 2: Badrinath
   Estimated time from Kedarnath: 7.5 hours (232 km)

   Explore Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, surrounded by scenic mountain ranges.

3. Day 3: Rishikesh
   Estimated time from Badrinath: 10.5 hours (295 km)

   Visit the Beatles Ashram, walk through the Laxman Jhula suspension bridge, and enjoy evening Aarti at Triveni Ghat.

4. Day 4: Mussoorie
   Estimated time from Rishikesh: 2 hours (77 km)

   Enjoy the panoramic view from the Gun Hill Point, see Kempty Falls, and visit the bustling Mall Road.

5. Day 5: Dehradun
   Estimated time from Mussoorie: 1.5 hours (34 km)

   Stroll through the Rajaji National Park, see Robbers Cave, and learn about the history of the Indian Military Academy.

6. Day 6: Haridwar
   Estimated time from Dehradun: 45 minutes (44 km)

   Attend the evening Ganga Aarti, visit the Chandi Devi Temple, and see the notable Har Ki Pauri ghat in the holy city of Haridwar.

7. Day 7: Gangotri
   Estimated time from Haridwar: 10 hours (270 km)

   Visit the Gangotri Temple, the origin of the sacred Ganges River, and trek to the serene Gaumukh Glacier.

8. Day 8: Kedarnath
   Estimated time from Gangotri: 9.5 hours (250 km)

   Return to Kedarnath for a second day to hike and explore nearby scenic trails.

9. Day 9: Rishikesh
   Estimated time from Kedarnath: 7.5 hours (195 km)

   Take a yoga class, bathe in the holy water of the Ganges River, and hike to Neer Garh Waterfall in Rishikesh.

10. Day 10: Dehradun
    Estimated time from Rishikesh: 1.5 hours (45 km)

    Visit the famous Mindrolling Monastery, snack on some delectable street food, and take a cable car to the hilltop temple of Tapkeshwar Mahadev.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kedarnath Temple (2-3 hours, free)
• Badrinath Temple (2-3 hours, free)
• Beatles Ashram (1-2 hours, 600 INR)
• Mussoorie Gun Hill Point (1-2 hours, 100 INR)
• Rajaji National Park (2-3 hours, 500 INR)
• Chandi Devi Temple (1-2 hours, 200 INR)
• Gangotri Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Yoga Class in Rishikesh (1-2 hours, 250 INR)
• Mindrolling Monastery (1-2 hours, free)
• Estimated total costs: 1450 INR ($20 USD)

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, add a day trip to the scenic Auli, skiing capital of India. If you have less time, consider skipping Rishikesh and Gangotri stops and opting for shorter day trips from Dehradun. Keep in mind opening and closing times of temples may vary based on religious festivals and weather conditions.