14-Day Itinerary for Kedarnath, Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Badrinath

  1. Day 1: Kedarnath
    Opening times: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    2.4km from Kedarnath Helipad

    Prestigious Temple, Magnificent View, Pilgrim Destination

  2. Day 2: Rishikesh
    Opening times: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    190km from Kedarnath

    River Rafting, Meditation, Yoga Retreat

  3. Day 3: Haridwar
    Opening times: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    20km from Rishikesh

    Pilgrimage, Ganga Aarti, Ashrams

  4. Day 4: Badrinath
    Opening times: 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM; 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    167km from Haridwar

    Prestigious Temple, Scenic Beauty, Religious Significance

  5. Day 5: Joshimath
    Opening times: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    43km from Badrinath

    Gateway to Himalayas, Skiing, Trekking

  6. Day 6: Valley of Flowers National Park
    Opening times: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    139km from Joshimath

    Trekking, Scenic Beauty, Flora and Fauna

  7. Day 7: Auli
    Opening times: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    18km from Joshimath

    Skiing, Trekking, Scenic Beauty

  8. Day 8: Rudraprayag
    Opening times: N/A, but most places are open from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    145km from Auli

    Confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini River, Religious Significance

  9. Day 9: Devprayag
    Opening times: N/A, but most places are open from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    75km from Rudraprayag

    Confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi River, Pilgrimage

  10. Day 10: Rishikesh
    Opening times: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    74.5km from Devprayag

    River Rafting, Meditation, Yoga Retreat

  11. Day 11: Haridwar
    Opening times: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    20km from Rishikesh

    Pilgrimage, Ganga Aarti, Ashrams

  12. Day 12: Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
    Opening times: 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    39km from Haridwar

    Prestigious Temple, Scenic Beauty, Religious Significance

  13. Day 13: Mansa Devi Temple
    Opening times: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    7.4km from Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

    Pilgrimage, Cable Car, Scenic Beauty

  14. Day 14: Har Ki Pauri Ghat
    Opening times: N/A, but most places are open 24 hours
    3.0km from Mansa Devi Temple

    Ganga Aarti, Pilgrimage, Scenic Beauty

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kedarnath (2h, Rs. 500)
  • River Rafting in Rishikesh (3h, Rs. 1500)
  • Ganga Aarti in Haridwar (1.5h, Free)
  • Badrinath (2h, Rs. 200)
  • Skiing in Auli (3h, Rs. 3000)
  • Valley of Flowers trekking (6h, Rs. 1000)
  • Rudraprayag sightseeing (3h, Rs. 500)
  • Rishikesh Yoga Retreat (2h, Rs. 500)
  • Neelkanth Mahadev Temple (1.5h, Free)
  • Mansa Devi Temple (1h, Free)
  • Har Ki Pauri Ghat (1.5h, Free)

  • Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 10,200

Useful Tips

If you have more time:

  • Visit Gangotri and Yamunotri
  • Spend a night in camps at Auli for stargazing and bonfire
  • Attend the International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh in March

If you have less time:

  • Remove Rudraprayag and Devprayag from itinerary>
  • Skip the skiing in Auli
  • Remove Mansa Devi and Har Ki Pauri Ghat from itinerary
  • Shorten the duration of trekking in Valley of Flowers National Park
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