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6-Day Badrinath and Chopta Motorcycle Riding Itinerary in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Badrinath
    2 hours 30 minutes (87.9 km) from Rishikesh

    In the morning, visit the Badrinath Temple and take a dip in the Tapt Kund hot springs. In the afternoon, hike to Mana Village, the last village before the Indo-China border. In the evening, attend the evening aarti at the Badrinath Temple.

  2. Day 2: Joshimath
    1 hour 20 minutes (44.0 km) from Badrinath

    In the morning, drive to Auli and enjoy the beautiful views of the Himalayas. In the afternoon, take the cable car to Auli and go for a trek. In the evening, visit the Narsingh Temple in Joshimath.

  3. Day 3: Chopta
    4 hours 40 minutes (157.8 km) from Joshimath

    In the morning, drive to Chopta and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Himalayas. In the afternoon, go for a hike to Tungnath Temple, the highest Shiva temple in the world. In the evening, relax and enjoy the beautiful views from your campsite.

  4. Day 4: Deoria Tal
    1 hour 20 minutes (34.6 km) from Chopta

    In the morning, drive to Sari Village and start your trek to Deoria Tal, a beautiful lake surrounded by forests and snow-capped mountains. In the afternoon, enjoy a picnic by the lake. In the evening, return to your campsite in Chopta.

  5. Day 5: Rishikesh
    6 hours 40 minutes (216.1 km) from Chopta

    In the morning, drive to Rishikesh and go for a white water rafting adventure on the Ganges River. In the afternoon, visit the Beatles Ashram and explore the local markets. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan.

  6. Day 6: Haridwar
    1 hour 15 minutes (20.9 km) from Rishikesh

    In the morning, visit the Mansa Devi Temple by cable car and enjoy the panoramic view of Haridwar. In the afternoon, visit the Har Ki Pauri ghat and attend the evening aarti. In the evening, drive back to Rishikesh to end your trip.

Recommendations

Consider exploring the local markets in Badrinath and Joshimath. You may also want to take a side trip to Hemkund Sahib, a Sikh shrine near Badrinath. To maximize your fun, make sure to bring appropriate gear for motorcycle riding and trekking. Additionally, try local delicacies such as aloo ke gutke, kachmauli, and bal mithai.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Badrinath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Tapt Kund (1 hour, free)
  • Mana Village Trek (3 hours, free)
  • Cable Car to Auli (1 hour, INR 750)
  • Trek in Auli (3 hours, free)
  • Narsingh Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Drive to Chopta (4 hours, gas cost)
  • Tungnath Temple Trek (3 hours, free)
  • Deoria Tal Trek (4 hours, free)
  • White Water Rafting (2 hours, INR 1,500)
  • Beatles Ashram (1 hour, INR 150)
  • Ganga Aarti (1 hour, free)
  • Mansa Devi Temple (2 hours, INR 200 for cable car)
  • Har Ki Pauri Ghat (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs (excluding gas and lodging): INR 2,600
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