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7-Day Nature Itinerary for Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri

  1. Day 1: Kedarnath
    4 hours (114.6 km) from Dehradun Airport

    Visit Kedarnath Temple in the morning, take a leisurely trek in the surrounding hills in the afternoon, and relax in the natural hot springs in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Badrinath
    6 hours (175 km) from Kedarnath

    See the stunning views of Nilkantha Peak on the way to Badrinath. Visit the Badrinath Temple and Tapt Kund in the morning, followed by a scenic drive to Mana Village in the afternoon, and relax in the Vyas Gufa cave in the evening.

  3. Day 3: Gangotri
    10 hours (300 km) from Badrinath

    Start the day with a visit to the Gangotri Temple and take a dip in the holy Ganges river. Head to the Gangotri Glacier for a trek in the afternoon and enjoy the stunning views. In the evening, relax in the natural beauty of the Bhagirathi Valley.

  4. Day 4: Yamunotri
    4 hours (110 km) from Gangotri

    Visit the Yamunotri Temple and take a dip in the thermal springs in the morning. In the afternoon, take a trek to the Saptarishi Kund and enjoy the beautiful views. End the day with a relaxing evening at the Kharsali village.

  5. Day 5: Kedarnath
    6 hours (160 km) from Yamunotri

    Return to Kedarnath and take a trek to Vasuki Tal in the morning. Visit the Shankaracharya Samadhi and the Bhairon Temple in the afternoon. In the evening, relax near the Mandakini river and enjoy the scenic beauty.

  6. Day 6: Badrinath
    9 hours (240 km) from Kedarnath

    Return to Badrinath and visit the Charan Paduka, Brahma Kapal, and Sheshnetra in the morning. Take a scenic drive to Joshimath in the afternoon and visit the Narsimha Temple and the Kalpavriksha in the evening.

  7. Day 7: Dehradun
    9 hours (290 km) from Badrinath

    Return to Dehradun and visit the Robber's Cave and the Tapkeshwar Temple in the morning. Spend the afternoon at the Forest Research Institute and enjoy a relaxing evening at the Sahastradhara waterfall.

Recommendations

You can also consider visiting Hemkund Sahib, Valley of Flowers, and Auli for some more nature experiences. For side trips, consider visiting Rishikesh for adventure sports or Haridwar for some spiritual experiences. To maximize your fun, try to plan your trip during the week instead of the weekend to avoid crowds.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kedarnath Temple (2-3 hours, free)
  • Trek in Kedarnath Hills (4-5 hours, free)
  • Hot Springs in Kedarnath (1-2 hours, INR 200)
  • Badrinath Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Tapt Kund (1-2 hours, free)
  • Mana Village (2-3 hours, free)
  • Vyas Gufa (1-2 hours, free)
  • Gangotri Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Gangotri Glacier Trek (6-7 hours, INR 6,000)
  • Bhagirathi Valley (2-3 hours, free)
  • Yamunotri Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Thermal Springs in Yamunotri (2-3 hours, INR 400)
  • Saptarishi Kund Trek (4-5 hours, INR 5,000)
  • Kharsali Village (2-3 hours, free)
  • Vasuki Tal Trek (6-7 hours, INR 6,000)
  • Shankaracharya Samadhi (1-2 hours, free)
  • Bhairon Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Charan Paduka (1-2 hours, free)
  • Brahma Kapal (1-2 hours, free)
  • Sheshnetra (1-2 hours, free)
  • Narsimha Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Kalpavriksha (1-2 hours, free)
  • Robber's Cave (2-3 hours, free)
  • Tapkeshwar Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Forest Research Institute (2-3 hours, INR 50)
  • Sahastradhara Waterfall (2-3 hours, INR 100)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 17,150
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