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Kedarnath Badrinath Rishikesh Haridwar Nature Itinerary - September 2023

  1. Day 1: Kedarnath
    2 hours 30 minutes (69.4 km) from Guptkashi

    In the morning, visit the Kedarnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Take a trek to Vasuki Tal in the afternoon and enjoy the scenic beauty of the lake. In the evening, attend the evening aarti at the temple.

  2. Day 2: Badrinath
    6 hours 8 minutes (193 km) from Kedarnath

    Start your day by visiting the Badrinath Temple and take a dip in the Tapt Kund for a spiritual experience. Visit the Mana Village, the last Indian village near the Indo-China border, in the afternoon. In the evening, attend the evening aarti at the temple.

  3. Day 3: Rishikesh
    9 hours 23 minutes (298 km) from Badrinath

    In the morning, visit the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, and enjoy the scenic beauty of the place. Go for river rafting in the Ganges River in the afternoon. Attend the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat in the evening.

  4. Day 4: Rishikesh
    30 minutes (1.5 km) from previous location

    Visit the Beatles Ashram in the morning, where the famous band once stayed for meditation and spiritual enlightenment. Attend a yoga class in the Yoga Capital of the World in the afternoon. In the evening, visit the Parmarth Niketan Ashram and attend the Ganga Aarti.

  5. Day 5: Haridwar
    1 hour (21.3 km) from Rishikesh

    In the morning, visit the Har Ki Pauri Ghat and take a holy dip in the Ganges River. Visit the Chandi Devi Temple in the afternoon, a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Chandi. Attend the evening aarti at the ghat.

  6. Day 6: Haridwar
    30 minutes (9.2 km) from previous location

    Visit the Mansa Devi Temple in the morning, a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Mansa. Take a cable car ride to the hilltop for a panoramic view of the city. In the afternoon, explore the local markets and indulge in some shopping. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri Ghat.

  7. Day 7: Departure
    2 hours 36 minutes (86.9 km) from Haridwar

    Depart for Delhi after breakfast with unforgettable memories of the Himalayas.

Recommendations

If you have time, you can visit Yamunotri and Gangotri, the sources of the Yamuna and Ganges rivers respectively. You can also go for a trek to the Valley of Flowers, a national park known for its alpine flowers and wildlife. If you are interested in adventure sports, you can go for bungee jumping or flying fox in Rishikesh.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Vasuki Tal Trek (4-5 hours, free)
  • Badrinath Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Mana Village (2-3 hours, free)
  • Neelkanth Mahadev Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • River Rafting in Rishikesh (2-3 hours, INR 800-1500 per person)
  • Beatles Ashram (1-2 hours, INR 150 per person)
  • Yoga Class in Rishikesh (1-2 hours, INR 300-500 per person)
  • Chandi Devi Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Mansa Devi Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Cable Car Ride in Haridwar (1-2 hours, INR 125-150 per person)
  • Shopping in Haridwar (2-3 hours, INR 500-1000 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 3000-5000 (excluding transport and accommodation)
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