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7-Day Adventure Itinerary for Rishikesh, Kedarnath and Valley of Flowers in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Rishikesh
    20 minutes (7.5 km) from Dehradun Airport

    Enjoy a morning trek to the Neer Garh Waterfall, followed by a river rafting adventure on the Ganges in the afternoon. In the evening, participate in the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat.

  2. Day 2: Kedarnath
    6 hours (243 km) from Rishikesh

    Start early for the 16 km trek to Kedarnath, one of the four Char Dham sites. Take a dip in the Tapt Kund and visit the Kedarnath Temple. Spend the evening exploring the scenic beauty of the Himalayas.

  3. Day 3: Kedarnath

    Take some time to explore the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. Spot some rare Himalayan wildlife such as musk deer, snow leopard and blue sheep. In the evening, visit the Bhairavnath Temple.

  4. Day 4: Valley of Flowers
    7 hours (234 km) from Kedarnath

    Start early for the UNESCO World Heritage Site- Valley of Flowers. Trek through the scenic Himalayan valley and spot the exotic flora like blue poppies, Himalayan bellflowers and Himalayan cobra lilies. Spend the evening in Ghangaria.

  5. Day 5: Valley of Flowers

    Explore the Hemkund Sahib, a pilgrimage site for Sikhs, surrounded by seven snow-capped mountains. Spend the evening relaxing in the natural hot water springs of Ghangaria.

  6. Day 6: Rishikesh
    9 hours (305 km) from Valley of Flowers

    Start early for Rishikesh. En route, visit the Rudraprayag confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. In the evening, relax on the banks of the Ganges and attend the Triveni Ghat Aarti.

  7. Day 7: Rishikesh

    Start the day with a yoga and meditation session beside the Ganges. Visit the Beatles Ashram, which was once home to the famous English band. In the evening, take a dip in the Ganges and attend the Parmarth Niketan Ganga Aarti.

Recommendations

Experience the thrill of bungee jumping and rock climbing at Mohanchatti, Rishikesh. Indulge in local street food like chaat and lassi. Take a side trip to Auli, a popular skiing destination.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Neer Garh Waterfall (2 hours, free)
  • River Rafting (3 hours, ₹1500)
  • Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat (1 hour, free)
  • Kedarnath Trek (5 hours, free)
  • Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hours, ₹1500)
  • Bhairavnath Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Valley of Flowers Trek (6 hours, ₹1500)
  • Hemkund Sahib (4 hours, free)
  • Beatles Ashram (2 hours, ₹150)
  • Yoga and Meditation (2 hours, ₹500)
  • Aarti at Parmarth Niketan (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹4500
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