5-Day Adventure Itinerary for Haridwar, Kedarnath, and Rishikesh

1. Day 1: Haridwar
   2 hours (55 km) from Dehradun Airport

   Visit the Har Ki Pauri ghat for a holy dip in the Ganges river. Enjoy the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony with lighted diyas along the river.

2. Day 2: Kedarnath
   8 hours (150 km) from Haridwar via car and helicopter

   Take a helicopter to the famous Kedarnath Temple located in the Himalayas. Trek to Vasuki Tal to see the breathtaking views of the glacier and mountains.

3. Day 3: Rishikesh
   5 hours (125 km) from Kedarnath via car

   Go for a rafting adventure in the Ganges river. Visit the Beatles Ashram to see the graffiti art and meditation caves. Experience the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony at Parmarth Niketan.

4. Day 4: Rishikesh
   30 minutes (9 km) from Rishikesh

   Get your adrenaline pumping with a bungee jumping adventure at Jumpin Heights. Visit the Neer Garh waterfalls to relax and enjoy the scenic views of the valley.

5. Day 5: Rishikesh
   1 hour 30 minutes (43 km) from Rishikesh

   Visit the famous Triveni Ghat for a holy dip in the Ganges river and witness the morning Ganga Aarti ceremony. Take a drive to the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple to see the stunning architecture and scenic views of the surrounding hills.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Helicopter ride to Kedarnath Temple (2-3 hours, INR 7,000-10,000)
• Vasuki Tal trek (4-5 hours, no cost)
• Rafting adventure (2-3 hours, INR 500-1,200)
• Bungee jumping (2-3 hours, INR 3,000-3,500)
• Neer Garh waterfalls visit (2-3 hours, no cost)
• Triveni Ghat visit (1-2 hours, no cost)
• Neelkanth Mahadev Temple visit (2-3 hours, no cost)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 10,500-18,200

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit the Chandi Devi Temple and Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar. For an additional day in Rishikesh, you can try other adventure sports such as flying fox or giant swing. If you have less time, you can skip the bungee jumping and Neer Garh waterfalls visit.