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