Seven-Day Tour of Haridwar, Rishikesh, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Tungnath, and Gangotri

1. Day 1: Haridwar
   25 minutes (11.6 km) from Rishikesh

   Visit Har Ki Pauri, one of the most sacred ghats of the Ganges, listen to the enchanting Ganga Aarti in the evening.

2. Day 2: Rishikesh
   3 hours (85.4 km) from Haridwar

   Visit Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula, Parmarth Niketan, The Beatles Ashram, and embark on the divine Ganga Aarti experience.

3. Day 3: Kedarnath
   7 hours (240.7 km) from Rishikesh

   Visit Kedarnath Temple, Shankaracharya Samadhi, and relish the panoramic view along the trek.

4. Day 4: Badrinath
   3 hours (97.2 km) from Kedarnath(prior day)'

   Visit Badrinath Temple, Mana Village, Vyas Cave, and Ganesh Gufa.

5. Day 5: Tungnath
   6 hours (150.2 km) from Badrinath(prev. day)

   Visit the highest temple in the world, Tungnath Temple, and Chandrashila Trek.

6. Day 6: Gangotri
   8 hours (237.4 km) from Tungnath(Prior Day)

   Visit Gangotri Temple, Gaumukh Glacier Trek, Harsil Valley, and Gangnani.

7. Day 7: Haridwar
   7 hours (212.3 km) from Gangotri

   Final visit to Har Ki Pauri Ghat, shop around local markets and Bid goodbye to this serene land.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Har Ki Pauri: 2 hours, Free
• Laxman Jhula: 2 hours, Free
• The Beatles Ashram: 2.5 hours, INR 600 ($8.50)
• Kedarnath Temple: 3-4 hours, Free
• Badrinath Temple: 2-3 hours, Free
• Tungnath Temple: 4-5 hours, Free
• Gangotri Temple: 2 hours, Free
• Gangotri Trek: 4-5 hours, Free
• Total Estimated Cost: INR 600 ($8.50)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can take two days in Rishikesh and explore other ashrams. On the other hand, suppose you have less time than you can remove Tungnath and conclude the trip in Gangotri. (Please check the opening hours and closing times of the Temples before visiting.).