Kedarnath Badrinath Rishikesh Haridwar Cultural Immersion Itinerary for June 2023

1. Day 1: Haridwar
   30 minutes (11.5 km) from Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

   Visit Har Ki Pauri Ghat in the morning to witness the awe-inspiring Ganga Aarti. Take a dip in the holy river. Explore the nearby markets for souvenirs. In the evening, visit Maya Devi temple and Mansa Devi temple.

2. Day 2: Rishikesh
   1 hour 30 minutes (45 km) from Haridwar

   Take a dip in the holy river Ganges. Visit Triveni Ghat and Parmarth Niketan Ashram for Yoga and Meditation sessions. Spend the evening at Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula and enjoy the famous Ganga Aarti.

3. Day 3: Kedarnath
   10 hours (228 km) from Rishikesh

   Start the journey early in the morning to reach Kedarnath by evening. Explore the Kedarnath Temple and the surrounding scenic beauty. Spend the night in a nearby hotel or guest house.

4. Day 4: Kedarnath
   Located in Kedarnath

   Start the day with prayers at the Kedarnath Temple. Visit the Bhairavnath Temple and Shankaracharya Samadhi. Trek to Vasuki Tal or Gandhi Sarovar for stunning views of the Himalayas.

5. Day 5: Badrinath
   7 hours (201 km) from Kedarnath

   Start the journey early in the morning to reach Badrinath by evening. Explore the Badrinath Temple and the surrounding scenic beauty. Spend the night in a nearby hotel or guest house.

6. Day 6: Badrinath
   Located in Badrinath

   Visit the Mana Village, the last Indian village before the Tibet border. Explore the Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul. Take a dip in the hot water springs of Tapt Kund and explore the Nilkantha peak.

7. Day 7: Rishikesh
   9 hours (299 km) from Badrinath

   Start the journey in the morning to reach Rishikesh by evening. Visit the Beatles Ashram, made famous by the Beatles' visit in 1968. Stroll around the markets for souvenirs. In the evening, enjoy the famous Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat.

Recommendations

Make sure to try the local food like Aloo Puri, Kachori, Chhole Bhature and Lassi. Consider visiting Hemkund Sahib, Valley of Flowers or Deoria Tal if you have extra time. Take a dip in the hot water springs of Gauri Kund in Kedarnath and Badrinath.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Har Ki Pauri Ghat (1-2 hours, free)
• Triveni Ghat (1 hour, free)
• Parmarth Niketan Ashram (2-3 hours, free)
• Kedarnath Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Badrinath Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Mana Village (2-3 hours, free)
• Trek to Vasuki Tal or Gandhi Sarovar (5-6 hours, guide fee)
• The Beatles Ashram (1-2 hours, entry fee)
• Food and Accommodation (per day, variable)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 20,000 - INR 25,000