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5-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Haridwar and Kedarnath in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Har Ki Pauri
    Located in the heart of Haridwar
    10 minutes (2.5 km) from Haridwar Junction railway station

    In the morning, visit Har Ki Pauri, one of the most famous ghats in Haridwar. Take a dip in the holy Ganges and witness the famous Ganga Aarti in the evening. Visit the nearby markets for some shopping in the afternoon. For dinner, try some local dishes at the famous Hoshiyar Puri restaurant.

  2. Day 2: Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple
    Located on Bilwa Parvat and Neel Parvat respectively
    20 minutes (6 km) from Har Ki Pauri

    In the morning, visit the Mansa Devi Temple and take the cable car ride for a scenic view of Haridwar. Have lunch at the nearby Chotiwala restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Chandi Devi Temple for a beautiful view of the city. End the day with dinner at the famous Samrat restaurant.

  3. Day 3: Trek to Kedarnath
    Located in the Mandakini valley of the Garhwal Himalayas
    8-hour trek from Gaurikund, which is 1.5 hours (36 km) from Haridwar

    Start the day early with a drive to Gaurikund and then a trek to Kedarnath. Take in the beautiful views of the Garhwal Himalayas along the way. Have lunch at one of the local dhabas. In the evening, visit Kedarnath Temple for darshan. Overnight stay in a nearby hotel or guesthouse.

  4. Day 4: Trek Downhill and Visit Triyuginarayan Temple
    Located in the Triyuginarayan village
    3-hour trek downhill from Kedarnath

    After breakfast, start your trek downhill from Kedarnath. Take a short detour to visit the Triyuginarayan Temple, where Lord Shiva and Parvati's wedding is believed to have taken place. Have lunch at one of the local restaurants. In the evening, relax at your hotel or guesthouse.

  5. Day 5: Return to Haridwar
    8 hours (231 km) drive from Triyuginarayan

    After breakfast, start your journey back to Haridwar. Have lunch at one of the local dhabas on the way. In the evening, spend some time exploring Haridwar on your own and visit the markets for some last-minute shopping. End your trip with dinner at one of the local restaurants.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Rajaji National Park for a wildlife safari or taking a dip in the natural hot springs at Saptarishi Kund. You could also plan a day trip to Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world, and visit the Beatles Ashram or go river rafting on the Ganges.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Har Ki Pauri (2 hours, free)
  • Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple (4 hours, cable car ride INR 106 per person, lunch INR 500 for two)
  • Trek to Kedarnath (2 days, trekking guide INR 6000, hotel/guesthouse INR 4000 for two)
  • Visit Triyuginarayan Temple (3 hours, free, lunch INR 500 for two)
  • Return to Haridwar (8 hours, taxi/car rental INR 4000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 16,106 for two people
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