Kedarnath Badrinath Gangotri Yamunotri Itinerary for July 2023

1. Day 1: Kedarnath
   27 km from Guptkashi
   Estimated travel time: 1 hr 15 min

   Visit the Kedarnath Temple early in the morning. Trek to Gandhi Sarovar and Vasuki Tal in the afternoon. Attend the evening aarti ceremony at Kedarnath Temple.

2. Day 2: Badrinath
   223 km from Kedarnath
   Estimated travel time: 8 hrs

   Visit Badrinath Temple early in the morning. Head to Mana Village for lunch and visit the nearby Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul. Witness the evening aarti ceremony at Badrinath Temple.

3. Day 3: Gangotri
   250 km from Badrinath
   Estimated travel time: 9 hrs

   Visit Gangotri Temple early in the morning. Trek to Gaumukh and come back by afternoon. Take a dip in the holy Ganges at Gangotri Ghat in the evening.

4. Day 4: Yamunotri
   148 km from Gangotri
   Estimated travel time: 5 hrs

   Visit Yamunotri Temple early in the morning. Trek to Saptarishi Kund and come back by afternoon. Relax in the hot springs at Yamunotri in the evening.

5. Day 5: Kedarnath
   198 km from Yamunotri
   Estimated travel time: 8 hrs

   Return to Kedarnath. Explore the local market in the afternoon. Attend the evening aarti ceremony at Kedarnath Temple.

6. Day 6: Badrinath
   223 km from Kedarnath
   Estimated travel time: 8 hrs

   Return to Badrinath. Visit the nearby hot springs in the afternoon. Attend the evening aarti ceremony at Badrinath Temple.

7. Day 7: Rishikesh
   304 km from Badrinath
   Estimated travel time: 11 hrs

   Drive to Rishikesh early in the morning. Visit the Trimbakeshwar Temple and Laxman Jhula in the afternoon. Attend the evening aarti ceremony at Parmarth Niketan Ghat.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, you can explore other places near the Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri area such as Rudraprayag, Devprayag and Joshimath. You can also try river rafting in Rishikesh or visit the Beatles Ashram.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kedarnath Temple (2 hrs, free)
• Gandhi Sarovar and Vasuki Tal Trek (6 hrs, trekking guide needed)
• Mana Village (2 hrs, free)
• Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul (1 hr, free)
• Badrinath Temple (2 hrs, free)
• Gangotri Temple (2 hrs, free)
• Gaumukh Trek (8 hrs, trekking guide needed)
• Yamunotri Temple (2 hrs, free)
• Saptarishi Kund Trek (6 hrs, trekking guide needed)
• Kedarnath Local Market (2 hrs, shopping)
• Badrinath Hot Springs (2 hrs, free)
• Rishikesh Trimbakeshwar Temple (1 hr, free)
• Rishikesh Laxman Jhula (1 hr, free)
• Rishikesh River Rafting (3-4 hrs, INR 1500-2500 per person)
• Beatles Ashram (2 hrs, INR 150 per person)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 1500-2500 per person (excluding guide fees, transportation and accommodation)