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5-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Vaishno Devi and Kedarnath in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Vaishno Devi
    13 minutes (5.8 km) from Katra

    In the morning, start the trek to Vaishno Devi. The trek is 12 km long and takes about 4-6 hours to complete. The trek passes through beautiful scenery and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. After reaching Vaishno Devi, rest for a while and then proceed to the Bhairav Nath Temple. In the evening, attend the Aarti ceremony at Vaishno Devi.

  2. Day 2: Kedarnath
    5 hours and 50 minutes (244 km) from Vaishno Devi

    Start early in the morning and drive to Kedarnath. The drive takes approximately 6 hours. After reaching Kedarnath, visit the Kedarnath Temple and offer prayers. Spend the rest of the day exploring the surrounding areas and enjoying the scenic beauty of the Himalayas.

  3. Day 3: Kedarnath

    In the morning, take the trek to Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. The trek is approximately 5 km long and takes about 2 hours. The sanctuary is home to several species of flora and fauna including musk deer, snow leopard, and Himalayan tahr. In the afternoon, visit the Gandhi Sarovar Lake, located at an altitude of 14,000 feet. The lake offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. In the evening, attend the Aarti ceremony at Kedarnath Temple.

  4. Day 4: Vaishno Devi
    5 hours and 50 minutes (244 km) from Kedarnath

    Return to Vaishno Devi in the morning. Spend the day exploring the local markets and trying local cuisine. In the evening, attend the Aarti ceremony at Bhairav Nath Temple.

  5. Day 5: Vaishno Devi

    In the morning, visit the Ardhkuwari Temple, situated halfway between Katra and Vaishno Devi. The temple is dedicated to Mata Vaishno Devi and is believed to be the place where she meditated for nine months. In the afternoon, take a cable car ride to the Bhairav Nath Temple. The cable car offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. In the evening, attend the Aarti ceremony at Vaishno Devi.

Recommendations

If you have extra time available, you can consider visiting other nearby places such as Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. These places are also popular pilgrimage sites and offer stunning views of the Himalayas. You can also consider trying local delicacies such as rajma chawal, khatta meat, and kulthi ki dal.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Vaishno Devi Trek (4-6 hours, free)
  • Kedarnath Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary (2-3 hours, free)
  • Gandhi Sarovar Lake (1-2 hours, free)
  • Cable Car to Bhairav Nath Temple (1 hour, INR 1000)
  • Local Food (INR 200-500 per meal)
  • Transportation (INR 5000-8000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 10,200-12,000
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