Adventure-filled 5-Day Itinerary: Ahmedabad to Kedarnath and Shimla - July 2023

1. Day 1: Kedarnath
   2 hours 45 minutes (67.4 miles) from Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

   Morning: Start your adventure with a helicopter ride to Kedarnath from Phata. Witness the beautiful Himalayas from above and land in Kedarnath helipad. Trek up to Kedarnath temple which is located at an altitude of 3,583 m above sea level. Afternoon: Explore the temple and its surroundings. You can also visit Bhairavnath temple and Gandhi Sarovar. Evening: Attend the evening aarti at the Kedarnath temple and enjoy the serene atmosphere.

2. Day 2: Shimla
   12 hours 30 minutes (463.1 miles) from Kedarnath

   Morning: Start your journey early to Shimla. You can either take a taxi or hire a car. Afternoon: Reach Shimla and check-in to your hotel. You can spend the afternoon exploring the Mall road, visiting Christ Church and the Scandal Point. Evening: Enjoy the beautiful sunset from The Ridge and indulge in some local street food.

3. Day 3: Shimla
   10 minutes (2.7 miles) from Ridge

   Morning: Start your day with a visit to Kufri. You can hire a taxi or take a local bus. Kufri is a small hill station located at a height of 2,510 m above sea level. Afternoon: Visit the Himalayan Nature Park and enjoy a trek to Mahasu Peak. Evening: Return to Shimla and relax in your hotel.

4. Day 4: Kedarnath
   12 hours 30 minutes (463.1 miles) from Shimla

   Morning: Start your journey back to Kedarnath. Afternoon: Reach Kedarnath and check-in to your hotel. You can spend the afternoon visiting Vasuki Tal, Gaurikund and Sonprayag. Evening: Relax in your hotel and enjoy the beautiful view of Kedarnath.

5. Day 5: Ahmedabad
   4 hours 45 minutes (193.4 miles) from Kedarnath

   Morning: Depart early from Kedarnath to Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun. Afternoon: Fly to Ahmedabad. Evening: Reach Ahmedabad and relax in your hotel.

Recommendations

While in Ahmedabad, you can visit the Sabarmati Ashram, Adalaj Stepwell, and the Kankaria Lake. In Shimla, you can also visit the Jakhu Temple and take the Shimla Toy Train ride. To maximize your fun, make sure to carry comfortable walking shoes, warm clothes, and a camera to capture the beautiful scenery on your adventure.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kedarnath Helicopter Ride (30 minutes, INR 7,000)
• Shimla Mall Road (2 hours, Free)
• Kufri Trekking (4 hours, INR 1,000)
• Vasuki Tal (2 hours, INR 500)
• Flight from Dehradun to Ahmedabad (2 hours, INR 5,000)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 13,500