10-Day Itinerary: Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangothri, and Yamunotri
Day 1: Kedarnath
4 hours ( 146.7 km) from Dehradun
Visit the Kedarnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, and take a dip in the holy Gauri Kund.
Day 2: Badrinath
8 hours (233 km) from Kedarnath
Explore the Badrinath Temple, one of the four Char Dham sites, and take a dip in Tapt Kund for a spiritual bath.
Day 3-4: Gangothri
10 hours ( 332 km) from Badrinath
Discover the beauty of Gangothri Glacier and indulge in trekking and camping.
Day 5-6: Yamunotri
4 hours (149.8 km) from Gangothri
Visit the Yamunotri Temple and immerse yourself in the hot springs at Janki Chatti.
Day 7-8: Kedarnath
7 hours (229 km) from Yamunotri
Explore the scenic beauty of Sonprayag and visit the Triyuginarayan Temple.
Day 9-10: Badrinath
9 hours (283 km) from Kedarnath
Visit the Neelkanth Peak and experience the flora and fauna of the Valley of Flowers National Park.
Time and Costs Estimates
Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, free)
Gauri Kund (2 hours, free)
Badrinath Temple (2 hours, free)
Tapt Kund (2 hours, free)
Gangothri Glacier (2 days, INR 1000 per person for camping)
Yamunotri Temple (2 hours, free)
Janki Chatti (3 hours, free)
Sonprayag (2 hours, free)
Triyuginarayan Temple (2 hours, free)
Neelkanth Peak (4 hours, free)
Valley of Flowers National Park (2 days, INR 1500 per person)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 2500 per person
Useful Tips
If you have more time, you can also visit other attractions like the Har Ki Dun trek, Hemkund Sahib, and the Kempty Falls. For shorter trips, consider skipping Gangothri or reducing the number of days spent at each location.