Seven-day Cultural Immersion in Char Dham Itinerary

1. Day 1: Yamunotri Temple
   2 hours (42.2 km) from Dehradun

   Visit the temple dedicated to Goddess Yamuna and dip into the hot water springs at Janki Chatti.

2. Day 2: Gangotri Temple
   3 hours (99.2 km) from Yamunotri Temple

   Pay homage to the goddess Ganga at the temple, and view the Gangotri Glacier.

3. Day 3: Kedarnath Temple
   6 hours (220 km) from Gangotri Temple

   Trek or ride a pony to the Kedarnath Temple that sits serenely amidst the snow-capped Himalayas.

4. Day 4: Badrinath Temple
   10 hours (222 km) from Kedarnath Temple

   Discover the abode of Lord Vishnu at the Badrinath Temple and take a dip in the natural hot water spring, Tapt Kund.

5. Day 5: Mana Village
   20 minutes (3.8 km) from Badrinath Temple

   Visit India's last village, surrounded by the Himalayas and situated at the bank of the Saraswati River.

6. Day 6: Rudraprayag
   5 hours (133.9 km) from Mana Village

   Explore the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini river and visit the Koteshwar Mahadev Temple.

7. Day 7: Rishikesh
   4 hours (142.5 km) from Rudraprayag

   Visit the ancient Rishikesh temples, and take a holy dip at the Triveni Ghat in the evening to witness the Ganga Aarti.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Transportation: Approx. 12,000 INR for cabs and pony rides (7 days)
• Accommodation: Approx. 10,000 INR (6 nights)
• Food: Approx. 5,500 INR (7 days)
• Entrance fees: Approx. 750 INR per person (4 temples)
• Total Estimated Costs: Approx. 28,250 INR per person for the whole trip

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can extend your trip by adding a visit to Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara and Valley of Flowers. If you have less time, consider skipping Mana village and Rudraprayag and instead, extend your stay in the spiritual town of Rishikesh.