Nature-Lover's 7-Day Itinerary for Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Panch Kedar

1. Day 1: Haridwar
   22.8 km (40 mins) from Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

   Start your day by taking a dip in the holy Ganges at Har Ki Pauri. Afternoon exploring Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple via rope-way. Evening aarti at Har Ki Pauri.

2. Day 2: Rishikesh
   22.1 km (50 mins) from Haridwar

   Begin your day with yoga or meditation. Visit the Beatles Ashram, and then enjoy a walk across the iconic Laxman Jhula. Take a dip in the Ganges at Triveni Ghat and witness the evening aarti at Parmarth Niketan.

3. Day 3: Chopta
   109 km (3 hrs) from Rishikesh

   Drive to Chopta and enjoy the scenic beauty. En-route visit Rudranath, one of the Panch Kedar temples. Afternoon trek to Tungnath, the highest Shiva temple in the world. Spend the night in tents amidst the beautiful mountains.

4. Day 4: Chopta

   Early morning watch the sunrise from Chandrashila peak. After breakfast, drive to Ukhimath to visit Omkareshwar Temple. Spend the evening stargazing and enjoying a bonfire.

5. Day 5: Guptkashi
   50 km (1.5 hrs) from Chopta

   Drive to Guptkashi and visit Ardhnarishwar Temple. Spend the rest of the day exploring the scenic beauty of Guptkashi.

6. Day 6: Kedarnath
   32 km (1 hr) from Guptkashi

   Early morning helicopter ride to Kedarnath. Visit the Kedarnath Temple and take in the breathtaking views of the Himalayas. Spend the night in Kedarnath.

7. Day 7: Badrinath
   247 km (8 hrs) from Kedarnath

   Drive to Badrinath and visit the Badrinath Temple. On the way back, take a dip in the natural hot springs at Mana village. Spend the night in Joshimath.

Recommendations

Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh. Additionally, consider a visit to the Valley of Flowers National Park for a stunning display of Himalayan flora.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Har Ki Pauri (1-2 hours, free)
• Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple (2-3 hours, $5 for rope-way)
• Beatles Ashram (1-2 hours, $2.5 entrance fee)
• Triveni Ghat (1-2 hours, free)
• Tungnath Trek (5-6 hours, $15 for guide)
• Chandrashila Peak (3-4 hours, $20 for guide)
• Helicopter Ride to Kedarnath (1 hour, $150)
• Badrinath Temple (2-3 hours, free)
• Mana Village Hot Springs (1-2 hours, free)
• Total Estimated Costs: $192.5