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Exploring the Spiritual Bliss of Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Panch Kedar

  1. Day 1: Haridwar
    44 minutes (22.9 km) from Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

    In the morning, visit Har Ki Pauri Ghat to observe the grand Ganga Aarti ceremony. Later, explore the ancient Daksha Mahadev Temple and Mansa Devi Temple. In the evening, take a dip in the holy river Ganges and experience the illuminated Ghats.

  2. Day 2: Rishikesh
    40 minutes (20.4 km) from Haridwar

    Begin your day with a yoga and meditation session at Parmarth Niketan Ashram. Explore the Beatles Ashram, Laxman Jhula, and Ram Jhula. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat.

  3. Day 3: Panch Kedar
    5 hours (134 km) from Rishikesh

    Drive to Kedarnath and visit the ancient Kedarnath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Trek to the Vasuki Tal lake and explore the incredible natural beauty of the Garhwal Himalayas.

  4. Day 4: Panch Kedar
    Trekking in the Garhwal Himalayas

    Explore the beauty of the Himalayas by trekking to the Tungnath Temple, the highest temple of Lord Shiva in the world. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Chandrashila peak and the Nandadevi, Trishul, and Kedar peak.

  5. Day 5: Panch Kedar
    Trekking in the Garhwal Himalayas

    Begin your day with an early morning trek to Rudranath Temple, one of the Panch Kedars. Later, visit the Suryakund hot water springs and enjoy a natural hot water bath.

  6. Day 6: Panch Kedar
    Trekking in the Garhwal Himalayas

    Trek to the Madhyamaheshwar Temple, another Panch Kedar, and experience the spiritual ambiance of the temple. Later, visit the Kalpeshwar Temple, the last of the Panch Kedars.

  7. Day 7: Haridwar
    7 hours (231 km) from Panch Kedar

    Drive back to Haridwar and visit the Maya Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple. Later, explore the local markets and take a stroll along the banks of the Ganges.

Recommendations

If you have an extra day, you can visit the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, located on a hill above Rishikesh, and enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding hills. You can also visit the Rajaji National Park, located 21 km from Haridwar, and spot tigers, elephants, and other wildlife. For adventure enthusiasts, river rafting is a popular activity on the Ganges.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Har Ki Pauri Ghat (2 hours, free)
  • Daksha Mahadev Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Mansa Devi Temple (1 hour, INR 101)
  • Parmarth Niketan Ashram (2 hours, free)
  • Beatles Ashram (1 hour, INR 150)
  • Laxman Jhula (1 hour, free)
  • Ram Jhula (1 hour, free)
  • Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, INR 1100)
  • Vasuki Tal Lake (3 hours, free)
  • Tungnath Temple (4 hours, free)
  • Suryakund hot water springs (2 hours, INR 30)
  • Rudranath Temple (4 hours, free)
  • Madhyamaheshwar Temple (5 hours, free)
  • Kalpeshwar Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Maya Devi Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Chandi Devi Temple (1 hour, INR 360)
  • Total Estimated Costs (excluding hotel and transportation): INR 1741 (USD 23.24)
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