7-Day Cultural Immersion Char Dham Yatra in July 2023

1. Day 1: Yamunotri
   3 hours (96.3 km) from Dehradun

   Visit the Yamunotri temple dedicated to goddess Yamuna and take a dip in the holy hot water springs of Janki Chatti.

2. Day 2: Gangotri
   4 hours (150.4 km) from Yamunotri

   Explore the Gangotri temple and take a dip in the holy river Ganges. Visit the Bhagirathi Shila rock and the Gaumukh glacier.

3. Day 3: Kedarnath
   6 hours (180.6 km) from Gangotri

   Visit the Kedarnath temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and take a dip in the holy Mandakini river. Explore the scenic Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary.

4. Day 4: Guptkashi
   2 hours (33.4 km) from Kedarnath

   Visit the ancient Vishwanath temple and the Manikarnik Kund. Take a scenic trek to the Gandhi Sarovar.

5. Day 5: Badrinath
   3 hours (41.4 km) from Guptkashi

   Visit the Badrinath temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and the Tapt Kund hot water springs. Explore the Mana village, Vasudhara falls, and the Neelkanth peak.

6. Day 6: Rudraprayag
   5 hours (157.8 km) from Badrinath

   Visit the Rudranath temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Koteshwar Mahadev temple. Take a dip in the holy river Alaknanda and visit the Chamunda Devi temple.

7. Day 7: Rishikesh
   3 hours (132.9 km) from Rudraprayag

   Explore the holy city of Rishikesh, visit the Triveni Ghat, and witness the Ganga Aarti ceremony. Take a dip in the holy river Ganges and visit the Beatles ashram.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Yamunotri temple (2 hours, free)
• Gangotri temple (2 hours, free)
• Kedarnath temple (2 hours, free)
• Badri Vishal temple (2 hours, free)
• Triveni Ghat (1 hour, free)
• Food and accommodation (7 days, INR 15,000)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 15,000