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7-Day Adventure Itinerary for Chardham in May 2023

  1. Day 1: Yamunotri
    3 hours 40 minutes (94.8 km) from Dehradun Airport

    Visit the sacred Yamunotri temple in the morning, followed by a trek to Surya Kund in the afternoon. Soak in the natural hot springs at Janki Chatti in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Gangotri
    7 hours 20 minutes (200.6 km) from Yamunotri

    Explore the picturesque Gangotri temple and take a dip in the holy Bhagirathi River in the morning. Trek to the stunning Gaumukh glacier in the afternoon and camp overnight at Bhojwasa.

  3. Day 3: Kedarnath
    7 hours 40 minutes (152.9 km) from Gangotri

    Get an early start for the strenuous trek to Kedarnath temple, one of the most revered shrines of Lord Shiva. Spend the rest of the day exploring the temple and its surroundings.

  4. Day 4: Chopta
    3 hours 30 minutes (87.9 km) from Kedarnath

    Drive to Chopta, a beautiful meadow located at an altitude of 2,680 meters. Trek to Tungnath temple, the highest Shiva temple in the world, and then continue on to Chandrashila peak for panoramic views of the Himalayas.

  5. Day 5: Badrinath
    6 hours 50 minutes (174.8 km) from Chopta

    Visit the revered Badrinath temple in the morning and then take a dip in the natural hot springs at Tapta Kund. Go on a scenic drive to Mana village, the last inhabited village on the Indo-Tibetan border, and explore its unique culture and architecture.

  6. Day 6: Auli
    2 hours 30 minutes (68.9 km) from Badrinath

    Drive to Auli, a popular skiing destination, and take a cable car ride to the top of the mountain for breathtaking views. Go on a short trek to Gurso Bugyal, a picturesque meadow, and relax at the scenic Nanda Devi National Park.

  7. Day 7: Rishikesh
    9 hours (272.1 km) from Auli

    End your adventure with a visit to Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world. Experience the Ganga Aarti ceremony in the evening and go river rafting or bungee jumping during the day. Visit the Beatles Ashram and go shopping for souvenirs at the local markets.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Valley of Flowers National Park and Hemkund Sahib, two stunning destinations near Badrinath. For a side trip, visit Haridwar, a sacred city located 20 km from Rishikesh. To maximize your fun, try paragliding or skiing in Auli and go on a wildlife safari in Nanda Devi National Park.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Yamunotri temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Surya Kund trek (3 hours, Free)
  • Hot springs at Janki Chatti (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Gangotri temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Bhagirathi River dip (1 hour, Free)
  • Gaumukh glacier trek (6 hours, Free)
  • Kedarnath temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Tungnath temple trek (3 hours, Free)
  • Chandrashila peak trek (2 hours, Free)
  • Badrinath temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Tapta Kund hot springs (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Mana village visit (2 hours, Free)
  • Auli skiing and cable car ride (6 hours, INR 3,000)
  • Gurso Bugyal trek (2 hours, Free)
  • Nanda Devi National Park visit (3 hours, INR 200)
  • Rishikesh Ganga Aarti ceremony (1 hour, Free)
  • River rafting or bungee jumping (2 hours, INR 1,500)
  • Beatles Ashram visit (2 hours, INR 150)
  • Shopping for souvenirs (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 5,000
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