9-Day Adventure Itinerary for Kedarnath

1. Day 1: Arrive at Dehradun
   (Flight to Jolly Grant Airport)
   Drive to Kedarnath (232 kms, 8-9 hours)

   Arrive in Dehradun and drive to Kedarnath for a night stay at a local hotel.

2. Day 2: Kedarnath Temple Trek
   (15-minute walk from the hotel)
   (8 am - 8 pm)

   Begin trekking to the Kedarnath temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, located at an altitude of 3,583 meters.

3. Day 3: Vasuki Tal Trek
   (24 km (round trip), 8-9 hours)
   (6 am - 5 pm)

   Hike to Vasuki Tal, a pristine high-altitude lake surrounded by the Himalayas and Glacier.

4. Day 4: Chopta
   (32 kms, 1 hour)

   Drive to Chopta, a beautiful hamlet known as the 'Mini Switzerland' of India. Enjoy the views and rest for the day.

5. Day 5: Tungnath Temple Trek
   (4.5 kms trek, 3.5 hours)
   (6 am - 6 pm)

   Hike to Tungnath Temple, one of the Panch Kedar temples of Lord Shiva. From there, visit Chandrashila, the highest peak of the Shivalik range.

6. Day 6: Deoria Tal Trek
   (10 kms trek, 3-4 hours)
   (6 am - 5 pm)

   Trek to Deoria Tal, a beautiful high altitude lake surrounded by the Himalayas.

7. Day 7: Rudraprayag
   (63 kms, 2 hours)

   Drive to Rudraprayag, a quaint town situated at the convergence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. Visit the Rudranath Temple, Koteshwar Mahadev Temple, and the beautiful waterfalls.

8. Day 8: Adrenaline Pumping Activities
   (77 kms, 3 hours)

   Drive to Rishikesh, the adventure capital of India. Experience river rafting, bungee jumping, and other adventurous activities.

9. Day 9: Departure from Dehradun
   (230 kms, 6-7 hours)

   Drive back to Dehradun for your return flight home.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kedarnath Temple: 2 hours, INR 110 (for special entry)
• Vasuki Tal Trek: 6-7 hrs, INR 2500 (guide, transportation and camping charges)
• Tungnath Temple Trek: 5-6 hrs, INR 500 (guide fee)
• Deoria Tal Trek: 3-4 hrs, INR 1500 (guide fee)
• Rishikesh Activities: 5-7 hrs, INR 1000-5000 (depending on activity chosen)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 9000-12000 approximately per person

Useful tips

If you have more time, you can add a visit to Badrinath Temple or spend an extra day exploring the town of Rudraprayag. If you have less time, you can skip the adventure activities in Rishikesh.