7-Day Family Friendly Chardham Itinerary

1. Day 1: Yamunotri
   2 hours (36.3 miles) from Dehradun

   Visit the Yamunotri temple, take a dip in the hot water springs, and explore the nearby Surya Kund and Divya Shila.

2. Day 2: Gangotri
   5 hours 30 minutes (95.4 miles) from Yamunotri

   Start with a visit to Gangotri Temple, followed by a short trek to Gaumukh glacier, and end the day with a dip in the natural hot water springs of Garam Kund.

3. Day 3: Kedarnath
   5 hours 30 minutes (110 miles) from Gangotri

   Visit the Kedarnath temple, explore the beautiful Gandhi Sarovar, and take in the stunning views from Vasuki Tal.

4. Day 4: Badrinath
   6 hours 30 minutes (136 miles) from Kedarnath

   Visit the Badrinath temple, take a dip in Tapt Kund, explore the Mana village, and witness the confluence of Alaknanda and Saraswati rivers.

5. Day 5: Joshimath
   1 hour 30 minutes (44.4 miles) from Badrinath

   Visit the Narsingh temple, explore the Kalpavriksha, and take a cable car ride to Auli for stunning views and skiing.

6. Day 6: Rishikesh
   9 hours (246 miles) from Joshimath

   Visit the Triveni Ghat for a holy dip, explore the Beatles Ashram, take a rafting trip on the Ganges River, and end the day with the Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan.

7. Day 7: Haridwar
   1 hour (20.2 miles) from Rishikesh

   Visit the Chandi Devi and Mansa Devi temples, take a dip in the holy Ganga River, explore the Har Ki Pauri Ghat, and end the day with the Ganga Aarti ceremony.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Neer Garh Waterfall in Rishikesh and taking a side trip to Hemkund Sahib in the Joshimath area. To maximize your fun, try the delicious local cuisine in each location and interact with the locals to learn more about the culture.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Yamunotri Temple (2 hours, Free)
• Gangotri Temple (2 hours, Free)
• Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, Free)
• Badrinath Temple (2 hours, Free)
• Narsingh Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Triveni Ghat (1 hour, Free)
• Beatles Ashram (2 hours, 200 INR)
• Rafting on Ganges River (2 hours, 800 INR)
• Chandi Devi Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Mansa Devi Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Neer Garh Waterfall (2 hours, Free)
• Hemkund Sahib (2 days, 4000 INR)
• Total Estimated Costs: 1000 INR