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5-Day Itinerary: Kedarnath and Rishikesh from Chennai in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Kedarnath
    30 minutes (12.2 km) from Kedarnath Helipad

    Visit the holy Kedarnath Temple nestled in the Himalayas. It is one of the four sacred shrines in Hinduism and is only accessible by a strenuous trek or helicopter ride. The temple is open from 6 AM to 2 PM and 5 PM to 8 PM.

  2. Day 2: Rishikesh
    4 hours (114 km) from Kedarnath

    Explore the spiritual town of Rishikesh, also known as the “Yoga Capital of the World”. Walk along the banks of the Ganges River, visit numerous ashrams, and attend the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony, a beautiful Hindu ritual of worshiping the river. The ceremony takes place at Triveni Ghat from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

  3. Day 3: Rishikesh
    5 minutes (2.1 km) from Downtown Rishikesh

    Visit the Beatles Ashram, also known as Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram, where the Beatles stayed in the 1960s to learn Transcendental Meditation. The ashram was abandoned for years but is now open to visitors as an art and culture center. It is open from 9 AM to 5 PM.

  4. Day 4: Rishikesh
    30 minutes (17.1 km) from Rishikesh

    Go on a thrilling white water rafting adventure on the Ganges River. Feel the rush of adrenaline as you navigate through the rapids and enjoy the stunning scenery of the surrounding mountains. Rafting trips are available from various tour operators and typically last 2-3 hours.

  5. Day 5: Rishikesh
    1 hour 30 minutes (45.7 km) from Rishikesh

    Take a day trip to Haridwar, another holy city on the banks of the Ganges River. Visit the Har Ki Pauri ghat, one of the most sacred places in Hinduism, and witness the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony. Explore the city's numerous temples and ashrams, such as the Chandi Devi and Mansa Devi temples.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kedarnath Temple (2-3 hours, free entry)
  • Ganga Aarti Ceremony (1 hour, free entry)
  • Beatles Ashram (1-2 hours, INR 600)
  • White Water Rafting (2-3 hours, INR 800-1500)
  • Day Trip to Haridwar (4-6 hours, INR 1000-2000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2400-4100
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