In the morning, reach Haridwar and check into your hotel. Afternoon, visit the Har Ki Pauri Ghat to take a dip in the holy Ganges river. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony at the same Ghat. Witnessing the ritual is a spiritual experience and is a must-do activity in Haridwar.
Wake up early and start your journey to Rudraprayag. On the way, visit the Devprayag and witness the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers. Reach Rudraprayag in the afternoon and visit the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. In the evening, take a stroll around the town and enjoy the local delicacies.
Start early and reach Gaurikund, the base camp for the Kedarnath trek. From there, take a 16 km trek or use a pony to visit the Kedarnath Temple. Spend the day exploring the temple and the surrounding mountains. Head back to Rudraprayag in the evening.
Start your journey back to Haridwar and visit Rishikesh on the way. Attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram and visit the iconic Laxman Jhula suspension bridge. Reach Haridwar in the evening and relax in your hotel.
Consider visiting the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, which is a short drive from Haridwar. You can also take a detour to Auli, a ski resort in the Garhwal Himalayas. If you have more time, you can plan a trip to Badrinath Temple, another important pilgrimage site in the region.