Family-Friendly Itinerary for Haridwar, Kedarnath, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Mathura, Vrindavan

1. Day 1: Haridwar
   20 minutes (9.2 km) from Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

   Visit Har Ki Pauri ghat for sunrise aarti, take a dip in the holy Ganges and visit Mansa Devi temple via cable car. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, boat ride and try local street food.

2. Day 2: Kedarnath
   8 hours (240 km) from Haridwar

   Take a helicopter from Phata to Kedarnath. Visit Kedarnath Temple, Shankaracharya Samadhi, Bhaironath temple and Vasuki Tal. Enjoy a scenic helicopter ride back to Phata.

3. Day 3: Rishikesh
   2 hours (73km) from Phata

   Visit Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Beatles ashram, Triveni Ghat, Parmarth Niketan, and attend Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat in the evening. Participate in adventure activities like river rafting, bungee jumping, and zip-lining.

4. Day 4: Dehradun
   1 hour 30 minutes (44km) from Rishikesh

   Visit Robber's Cave, Forest Research Institute, Mindrolling Monastery, Tapkeshwar Temple, and Sahastradhara. Try local Garhwali cuisine and shop at Paltan Bazaar.

5. Day 5: Mathura
   6 hours 30 minutes (332km) from Dehradun

   Visit Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi, Dwarkadhish Temple, Banke Bihari Temple, Kusum Sarovar, and Radha Kund. Attend the evening Aarti at Vishram Ghat and savor local delicacies like peda and rabri.

6. Day 6: Vrindavan
   40 minutes (15km) from Mathura

   Visit Prem Mandir, ISKCON temple, Radha Raman Temple, Banke Bihari Temple, and Nidhivan. Attend the evening Aarti at Banke Bihari Temple and indulge in local street food like kachori and samosa.

7. Day 7: Departure
   2 hours 30 minutes (147km) from Vrindavan to Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi

   Depart for the airport with memories of the holy cities and a promise to return again.

Recommendations

Visit the Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2023 happening in April-May. Take a day trip to Auli for skiing and snow fun. Drive to Mussoorie for a weekend getaway.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Helicopter ride for Kedarnath (2 hours, INR 9000 per person)
• River rafting in Rishikesh (2 hours, INR 1000 per person)
• Bungee jumping in Rishikesh (1 hour, INR 3500 per person)
• Zip-lining in Rishikesh (1 hour, INR 1800 per person)
• Local street food (per meal, INR 100-200 per person)
• Shopping at Paltan Bazaar (2 hours, INR 500-1000 per person)
• Local delicacies (per meal, INR 150-300 per person)
• Transportation (car rental, fuel, driver) (7 days, INR 40000-45000)
• Accommodation (3-star hotel) (7 nights, INR 20000-30000)
• Total Estimated Cost: INR 100000-120000 per person