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7-Day Cultural Immersion Chaar Dham Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Yamunotri
    2.5 hours (28 miles) from Dehradun Airport

    Visit the Yamunotri Temple in the morning, then hike to Surya Kund in the afternoon to witness the natural hot springs. Spend the evening exploring the Yamunotri town and indulging in local snacks.

  2. Day 2: Gangotri
    5 hours (98.6 miles) from Yamunotri

    Visit the Gangotri Temple in the early morning and take a dip in the Ganges river. Take a small trek to Gaumukh Glacier in the afternoon, followed by an evening visit to the Bhagirath Shila.

  3. Day 3: Kedarnath
    6.5 hours (136 miles) from Gangotri

    Visit the Kedarnath Temple early morning, followed by a trek to the Vasuki Tal in the afternoon. Spend the evening witnessing the beautiful Kedarnath sunset at Gandhi Sarovar.

  4. Day 4: Badrinath
    4.5 hours (92.6 miles) from Kedarnath

    Visit the Badrinath Temple early morning, followed by exploring the Mana Village in the afternoon. Spend the evening witnessing the holy confluence of Alaknanda and Saraswati river at the nearby Manna Ganga.

  5. Day 5: Rishikesh
    9 hours (186 miles) from Badrinath

    Take a morning dip in the Ganges River in Badrinath and then leave for Rishikesh. In Rishikesh, go for a morning walk on the Laxman Jhula Bridge, followed by a visit to the Beatles Ashram. Spend the evening exploring the Triveni Ghat and the local markets.

  6. Day 6: Haridwar
    1 hour (21.4 miles) from Rishikesh

    Visit the Har Ki Pauri Ghat in the early morning, followed by attending the famous Haridwar Ganga Aarti. In the afternoon visit the Mansa Devi Temple and the Chandi Devi Temple. Spend the evening exploring the local markets and indulging in street food.

  7. Day 7: Dehradun
    1 hour (29.8 miles) from Haridwar

    Visit the Forest Research Institute in the morning, then head to the Robber's Cave after for a nature walk and picnic. Spend the evening exploring the Tapkeshwar Temple and the local markets.

Recommendations

Make sure to visit the Neer Garh Waterfall while at Gangotri and indulge in the local cuisine at the GMVN Tourist Rest House. Take a detour to Auli while at Badrinath for amazing skiing and snowboarding experiences. Make sure to pack comfortable walking shoes, as there is a lot of walking and hiking involved.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Yamunotri Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Surya Kund (3 hours, Rs. 100)
  • Gangotri Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Gaumukh Glacier (6 hours, Rs. 500)
  • Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Vasuki Tal trek (4 hours, Rs. 800)
  • Badrinath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Mana Village (3 hours, Rs. 200)
  • Laxman Jhula Bridge (1 hour, free)
  • Beatles Ashram (2 hours, Rs. 150)
  • Har Ki Pauri Ghat (1 hour, free)
  • Mansa Devi Temple (2 hours, Rs. 30)
  • Chandi Devi Temple (2 hours, Rs. 30)
  • Forest Research Institute (2 hours, free)
  • Robber's Cave (3 hours, Rs. 50)
  • Tapkeshwar Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 1860
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