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Kedarnath, Tungnath, and Badrinath 7-Day Itinerary for October 2023

  1. Day 1: Kedarnath
    2 hours 50 minutes (72.3 km) from Rudraprayag

    Begin your morning with a trek to Kedarnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Afternoon visit to Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. In the evening, take a dip in the holy pond of Gandhi Sarovar.

  2. Day 2: Tungnath
    3 hours 25 minutes (70.9 km) from Kedarnath

    Start your morning with a trek to Tungnath Temple, the highest Shiva temple in the world. Afternoon visit to Chandrashila, a mountain peak providing a 360-degree panoramic view of the Himalayas. In the evening, attend the Aarti ceremony at the Tungnath Temple.

  3. Day 3: Badrinath
    6 hours 16 minutes (159 km) from Tungnath

    Begin your morning with a visit to the Badrinath Temple, one of the four Char Dham sites. Afternoon visit to the Mana Village, the last Indian village near the Indo-Tibetan border. In the evening, take a dip in the holy Tapt Kund.

  4. Day 4: Badrinath
    Located in Badrinath

    Visit the Brahma Kapal Ghat, a sacred site for offering prayers to deceased ancestors. Afternoon visit to the Vasudhara Falls, a picturesque waterfall surrounded by snow-capped mountains. In the evening, attend the Aarti ceremony at the Badrinath Temple.

  5. Day 5: Badrinath
    Located in Badrinath

    Begin your morning with a trek to the Neelkanth Peak, a mountain peak providing a stunning view of the Himalayas. Afternoon visit to the Narad Kund, a natural hot water spring. In the evening, visit the Ganesh Gufa, a cave where Lord Ganesha wrote Mahabharata.

  6. Day 6: Kedarnath
    6 hours 16 minutes (159 km) from Badrinath

    Start your morning with a drive to Kedarnath. Afternoon visit to Shankaracharya Samadhi. In the evening, explore the local markets and try local delicacies like Bal Mithai and Singauri.

  7. Day 7: Rudraprayag
    2 hours 50 minutes (72.3 km) from Kedarnath

    Begin your morning with a drive to Rudraprayag. Afternoon visit to the Koteshwar Mahadev temple. In the evening, take a relaxing walk along the Mandakini river and enjoy the scenic beauty.

Recommendations

Other local attractions and experiences you may consider are the Valley of Flowers trek, Hemkund Sahib Yatra, and Kalpeshwar Temple. You can also plan a side trip to Auli, a popular skiing destination. Don't forget to carry warm clothes and comfortable shoes.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary (2 hours, INR 100 per person)
  • Gandhi Sarovar (1 hour, free)
  • Tungnath Temple trek (4 hours, INR 150 per person)
  • Chandrashila trek (5 hours, INR 200 per person)
  • Aarti ceremony at Tungnath Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Badrinath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Mana Village (1 hour, free)
  • Tapt Kund (1 hour, free)
  • Brahma Kapal Ghat (1 hour, free)
  • Vasudhara Falls (2 hours, free)
  • Aarti ceremony at Badrinath Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Neelkanth Peak trek (4 hours, INR 300 per person)
  • Narad Kund (1 hour, free)
  • Ganesh Gufa (1 hour, INR 50 per person)
  • Shankaracharya Samadhi (1 hour, free)
  • Local market exploration (2 hours, variable)
  • Koteshwar Mahadev temple (1 hour, free)
  • Walking along the Mandakini river (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1000 per person
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