10-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Kedarnath, Haridwar, Rishikesh in October 2023

  1. Day 1: Haridwar
    25 minutes (11.4 miles) from Jolly Grant Airport

    Visit the Har Ki Pauri ghat to witness the beautiful Ganga Aarti ceremony after sunset.

  2. Day 2: Haridwar
    3 hours (54 miles) from Har Ki Pauri

    Visit the famous Chandi Devi Temple constructed atop the Neel Parvat and enjoy the scenic cable car ride.

  3. Day 3: Kedarnath
    7 hours (140 miles) from Chandi Devi Temple

    Visit the Kedarnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and experience the picturesque helicopter ride among the Himalayas.

  4. Day 4: Kedarnath

    Explore the stunning natural beauty of Kedarnath surrounded by the Himalayan ranges, take a stroll to nearby villages and temples.

  5. Day 5: Rishikesh
    7 hours (132 miles) from Kedarnath Helipad

    Visit the Triveni Ghat to witness one of the largest Ganga Aarti ceremonies and enjoy the riverside markets and food stalls.

  6. Day 6: Rishikesh
    20 minutes (4.6 miles) from Triveni Ghat

    Explore the Lakshman Jhula Bridge and the nearby Swarg Ashram and witness the morning prayers ceremony.

  7. Day 7: Rishikesh
    25 minutes (7.5 miles) from Lakshman Jhula

    Experience the famous White Water Rafting in the mighty Ganges river, enjoy the nature and serenity of Rishikesh from a different perspective.

  8. Day 8: Haridwar
    1 hour (20 miles) from Rishikesh

    Visit the Mansa Devi Temple, a Siddh Peetha is another must-visit temple in Haridwar.

  9. Day 9: Haridwar
    20 minutes (6 miles) from Mansa Devi Temple

    Visit the Maya Devi Temple, one of the Shakti Peeths in India, to witness the stories of the Goddess Maya and experience the aura around the ancient temple.

  10. Day 10: Departure
    25 minutes (11.4 miles) from Haridwar Sadan

    Depart from Haridwar with all the beautiful memories of your spiritual and adventurous journey in Kedarnath, Haridwar, Rishikesh.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Chandi Devi Temple (3 hours, Rs. 360 per person)
  • Kedarnath Helicopter Ride (2 hours, Rs. 10,000 per person)
  • White Water Rafting in Rishikesh (1 hour, Rs. 800 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 10,160 per person

Useful Tips

For those with more time, we recommend adding a visit to the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple near Rishikesh, also known as the “Garhwal Queen”. If you have less time, we recommend skipping the Mansa Devi Temple as it is similar to Chandi Devi Temple, and visiting the famous Neer Garh Waterfall in Rishikesh instead.

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