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7-Day Adventure Itinerary for Haridwar, Kedarnath and Badrinath in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Haridwar
    30 minutes (18.6 miles) from Jolly Grant Airport

    Start your day with a dip in the holy Ganges at Har Ki Pauri Ghat. Visit the Mansa Devi Temple for stunning views of the city. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony.

  2. Day 2: Kedarnath
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    8 hours (130 miles) from Haridwar

    Take a helicopter ride to Kedarnath and visit the Kedarnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Trek to Vasuki Tal and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Himalayas. Spend the evening at the Kedarnath market.

  3. Day 3: Kedarnath
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    Continue exploring Kedarnath. Visit the Shankaracharya Samadhi, the Bhairavnath Temple and the Gandhi Sarovar. Indulge in some adventure activities like rock climbing and rappelling.

  4. Day 4: Badrinath
    6 hours (114 miles) from Kedarnath

    Drive down to Badrinath and visit the Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Take a dip in the Tapt Kund and explore Mana, the last village of India near the Indo-Tibetan border.

  5. Day 5: Badrinath
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    Visit the Valley of Flowers National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Trek to the Hemkund Sahib, a Sikh pilgrimage site. In the evening, stroll through the Badrinath market.

  6. Day 6: Haridwar
    9 hours (168 miles) from Badrinath

    Return to Haridwar and spend the day at Rajaji National Park. Go on a wildlife safari and spot elephants, tigers, leopards, and more. Spend the evening at the Chandi Devi Temple.

  7. Day 7: Haridwar
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    End your trip with a visit to the Maya Devi Temple and the Daksha Mahadev Temple. Take a stroll through the local markets for souvenirs. Depart from Jolly Grant Airport.

Recommendations

Consider visiting Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world, and indulge in some adventure sports like white water rafting and bungee jumping. You can also take a day trip to Auli for skiing and snowboarding.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Helicopter ride to Kedarnath (2 hours, INR 8,000)
  • Trek to Vasuki Tal (5-6 hours, free)
  • Rock climbing and rappelling in Kedarnath (2 hours, INR 1,500)
  • Entry fee to Valley of Flowers National Park (INR 150-600)
  • Wildlife safari in Rajaji National Park (3-4 hours, INR 1,500)
  • Souvenirs from local markets (INR 500-1,000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 11,650-16,350
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