10-Day "Char Dham / Mathura" Itinerary for City Experiences

1. Day 1: Arrive in Delhi
   Indira Gandhi International Airport

   Explore the old markets and ancient landmarks of Delhi such as Qutub Minar and India Gate. (estimated time 7 hours)

2. Day 2: Haridwar
   4 hours (210 km) from Delhi

   Visit the Har Ki Pauri ghat and experience the famous Ganga Aarti in the evening. (estimated time 6 hours)

3. Day 3: Hit Mussoorie
   2 hours (83.5 km) from Haridwar

   Explore the famous Kempty Falls and enjoy the breath-taking view of Mussoorie from the Gun Hill. (estimated time 7 hours)

4. Day 4: Yamunotri
   4.5 hours (105 km) from Mussoorie

   Visit the holy Yamunotri temple and dip in the natural hot springs nearby. (estimated time 8 hours)

5. Day 5: Gangotri
   5.5 hours (240 km) from Yamunotri

   Explore the stunning Gangotri temple and trek to the Gomukh glacier. (estimated time 10 hours)

6. Day 6: Kedarnath
   8 hours (240 km) from Gangotri

   Visit the Kedarnath temple and have a spiritual moment with the Hermitage of Adi Shankaracharya in the background. (estimated time 8 hours)

7. Day 7: Badrinath
   3.5 hours (220 km) from Kedarnath

   Visit the Badrinath temple along with other ancient temples in the city. (estimated time 7 hours)

8. Day 8: Vrindavan
   7 hours (322 km) from Badrinath

   Visit the Madan Mohan temple along with other ancient temples of Lord Krishna. (estimated time 8 hours)

9. Day 9: Mathura
   18 minutes (11 km) from Vrindavan

   Visit the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple and other ancient temples of Lord Krishna. (estimated time 9 hours)

10. Day 10: Depart from Delhi
    Indira Gandhi International Airport

    Return home with spiritual growth and holy memories. (estimated time 4 hours)

Time and Costs Estimates

• Qutub Minar (3 hours, INR 600)
• Kempty Falls (3 hours, INR 50)
• Yamunotri temple (4 hours, Free entry)
• Gangotri temple (5 hours, Free entry)
• Kedarnath temple (8 hours, INR 500)
• Badrinath temple (5 hours, Free entry)
• Madan Mohan temple (5 hours, Free entry)
• Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple (6 hours, INR 50)
• Total Estimated Costs (46 hours, INR 1200)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the holy town of Rishikesh or the Jim Corbett National Park. If you have less time, remove the visit to Vrindavan to shorten the itinerary.