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7-Day Itinerary for Delhi to Rishikesh to Haridwar to Sonprayag to Gauri Kund to Kedarnath to Badrinath in October 2023

  1. Day 1: Rishikesh
    3 hours (137 km) from Delhi

    Explore the ashrams and temples of Rishikesh in the morning, take a dip in the Ganges in the afternoon, and attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony in the evening at Har Ki Pauri ghat in Haridwar.

  2. Day 2: Haridwar
    50 minutes (30 km) from Rishikesh

    Visit the Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi temples in the morning, explore the streets of Haridwar in the afternoon, and attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony in the evening at Har Ki Pauri ghat.

  3. Day 3: Sonprayag
    3 hours 30 minutes (112 km) from Haridwar

    Take a scenic drive to Sonprayag and enjoy the views of the mountains and rivers along the way. Spend the afternoon hiking or relaxing in the natural surroundings.

  4. Day 4: Gauri Kund
    1 hour 20 minutes (20 km) from Sonprayag

    Take a dip in the hot springs of Gauri Kund in the morning, and then hike to Kedarnath in the afternoon. Spend the evening exploring the Kedarnath temple complex.

  5. Day 5: Kedarnath
    5.5 hours (18 km) from Gauri Kund

    Explore the Kedarnath temple complex in the morning, and then hike back to Gauri Kund in the afternoon. Spend the evening relaxing in the natural surroundings.

  6. Day 6: Badrinath
    7 hours (183 km) from Gauri Kund

    Take a scenic drive to Badrinath and explore the Badrinath temple complex in the afternoon. Spend the evening soaking in the natural hot springs at Tapta Kund.

  7. Day 7: Badrinath
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    Explore the Mana village and Vyas Gufa cave in the morning, and then enjoy the scenic views of the Alaknanda river in the afternoon. Attend the evening Aarti ceremony at the Badrinath temple.

Recommendations

If you have more time, you can consider visiting the Valley of Flowers National Park near Badrinath. You can also take a side trip to Auli for skiing and snowboarding. To maximize your fun, try the local street food and shop for souvenirs in the local markets.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Entry fee to Kedarnath temple complex (1 hour, INR 100)
  • Entry fee to Badrinath temple complex (1 hour, INR 100)
  • Hotels and meals (6 days, INR 10,000)
  • Transportation (7 days, INR 15,000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 25,200
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