7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Kedarnath and Rishikesh in August 2023

1. Day 1: Arrive in Kedarnath
   From Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, it is a 7-hour drive (109 miles) to Sonprayag.

   In the morning, drive from Dehradun to Sonprayag. In the afternoon, take a 5-km trek from Sonprayag to Kedarnath. In the evening, visit Kedarnath Temple.

2. Day 2: Kedarnath
   Walking distance from Kedarnath Temple.

   In the morning, visit Bhairavnath Temple. In the afternoon, visit Shankaracharya Samadhi and Vasuki Tal. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti.

3. Day 3: Sonprayag to Rishikesh
   From Sonprayag, it is a 7.5-hour drive (126 miles) to Rishikesh.

   In the morning, drive from Sonprayag to Rishikesh. In the afternoon, visit Lakshman Jhula and Ram Jhula. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat.

4. Day 4: Rishikesh
   Walking distance from Ram Jhula.

   In the morning, visit Beatles Ashram. In the afternoon, take a dip in the Ganges at Parmarth Niketan. In the evening, explore the local markets in Rishikesh.

5. Day 5: Rajaji National Park
   From Rishikesh, it is a 1-hour drive (18 miles) to Rajaji National Park.

   In the morning, take a jeep safari in Rajaji National Park. In the afternoon, visit the Shri Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat.

6. Day 6: Neer Garh Waterfall and Neer Garh Dam
   From Rishikesh, it is a 1.5-hour drive (24 miles) to Neer Garh Waterfall and Neer Garh Dam.

   In the morning, trek to Neer Garh Waterfall. In the afternoon, visit the Neer Garh Dam. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat.

7. Day 7: Depart from Rishikesh
   From Rishikesh, it is a 45-minute drive (15 miles) to Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun.

   In the morning, drive from Rishikesh to Dehradun and depart from Jolly Grant Airport.

Recommendations

You may also want to consider visiting the Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar, which is only a 30-minute drive from Rishikesh. Alternatively, you could take a day trip to Mussoorie from Dehradun. For a more adventurous experience, you could try river rafting on the Ganges.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, free)
• Bhairavnath Temple (1 hour, free)
• Shankaracharya Samadhi (1 hour, free)
• Vasuki Tal (2 hours, free)
• Beatles Ashram (2 hours, 600 INR)
• Parmarth Niketan (2 hours, free)
• Rajaji National Park (4 hours, 1500 INR for jeep safari)
• Shri Neelkanth Mahadev Temple (1 hour, free)
• Neer Garh Waterfall (3 hours, free)
• Neer Garh Dam (1 hour, free)
• Total Estimated Costs (excluding accommodation and transportation): 2100 INR