Bhubaneswar to Kedarnath 7-day itinerary

1. Day 1: Bhubaneswar to Varanasi
   9 hours 30 minutes (612 km)

   Drive from Bhubaneswar to Varanasi, visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and enjoy an evening ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat.

2. Day 2: Varanasi
   Full day

   Explore the narrow streets of Varanasi, visit the Sarnath Museum, and experience a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges.

3. Day 3: Varanasi to Dehradun
   9 hours 50 minutes (760 km)

   Drive from Varanasi to Dehradun and visit the famous Robber's Cave.

4. Day 4: Dehradun to Joshimath
   9 hours 20 minutes (259 km)

   Drive from Dehradun to Joshimath, visit the Nanda Devi National Park and take the cable car to Auli.

5. Day 5: Joshimath to Kedarnath
   7 hours 30 minutes (119 km)

   Take a helicopter from Joshimath to Kedarnath and visit the famous Kedarnath Temple and Bhairava Temple.

6. Day 6: Kedarnath to Rishikesh
   6 hours 50 minutes (174 km)

   Take a helicopter from Kedarnath to Phata and then drive to Rishikesh, visit the Parmarth Niketan and witness the evening aarti at Triveni Ghat.

7. Day 7: Rishikesh to Bhubaneswar
   8 hours 20 minutes (1,300 km)

   Drive from Rishikesh to Bhubaneswar.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kashi Vishwanath Temple (2 hours, free)
• Dashashwamedh Ghat (1 hour, free)
• Sarnath Museum (1 hour, ₹30)
• Sunrise boat ride (2 hours, ₹200)
• Robber's Cave (2 hours, ₹25)
• Nanda Devi National Park (3 hours, ₹150)
• Auli cable car (2 hours, ₹1,000)
• Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, free)
• Bhairava Temple (1 hour, free)
• Parmarth Niketan (1 hour, free)
• Triveni Ghat aarti (1 hour, free)
Total Estimated Costs: ₹1,405

Useful tips

If you have more time, add a visit to the Rajaji National Park in Dehradun. If you have less time, skip the cable car ride in Auli. Remember to book helicopter tickets in advance for Kedarnath visit due to high demand.