Adventure in Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamnotri

  1. Day 1: Kedarnath
    3 hours 40 mins from Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun

    Kedarnath is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the four sites of the Char Dham pilgrimage and is located in the Himalayas. The temple is open from April to November.

  2. Day 2: Badrinath
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    6 hours 30 mins (156 km) from Kedarnath

    Badrinath is another important pilgrimage site for Hindus, located on the banks of the Alaknanda river. It is one of the four sites of the Char Dham pilgrimage and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is open from May to November.

  3. Day 3: Auli
    1 hour 30 mins (55 km) from Badrinath

    Auli is a popular skiing destination in India and offers panoramic views of the Himalayas. It also has a cable car ride that takes you to the top of the mountain. June is a great time to visit for trekking, camping and other adventure activities.

  4. Day 4: Joshimath
    1 hour 30 mins (51 km) from Auli

    Joshimath is a small town located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is a popular base camp for treks to the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib. The town also has several temples and is a great place to experience local culture.

  5. Day 5: Gangotri
    7 hours 30 mins (251 km) from Joshimath

    Gangotri is the source of the Ganges river and is a sacred place for Hindus. It is located at an altitude of 3,100 meters and surrounded by snow-capped mountains. The temple is open from April to November.

  6. Day 6: Yamunotri
    4 hours 30 mins (144 km) from Gangotri

    Yamunotri is another sacred place for Hindus and is the source of the Yamuna river. It is located at an altitude of 3,293 meters and surrounded by the Himalayas. The temple is open from April to November.

  7. Day 7: Rishikesh
    5 hours 45 mins (222 km) from Yamunotri

    Rishikesh is a town located on the banks of the Ganges river and is a popular destination for adventure activities such as white water rafting, bungee jumping and camping. It is also known for its many ashrams and yoga retreats.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Badrinath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Auli Cable Car (2 hours, INR 750)
  • Valley of Flowers Trek (8 hours, INR 1,500)
  • Gangotri Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Yamunotri Temple (2 hours, free)
  • White Water Rafting in Rishikesh (3 hours, INR 1,500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 3,750
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