Visit the Kedarnath Temple in the morning, a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and beautiful natural scenery. In the afternoon, trek to Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected area that houses a variety of flora and fauna such as Himalayan black bears, snow leopards, and musk deer. In the evening, return to the temple and attend the evening Aarti.
In the morning, take a scenic drive to Badrinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. On the way, stop by Mana Village, the last village before the Indo-China border, and see the Vyas Gufa and Ganesh Gufa caves. In the afternoon, explore the town of Badrinath and take a dip in the hot springs of Tapt Kund. In the evening, attend the evening Aarti at the temple.
Visit the Badrinath Temple again in the morning, as it looks especially beautiful in the sunrise. After the visit, take a trek to Vasudhara Falls, a stunning waterfall that requires a bit of a hike but is worth it for the views. In the afternoon, take a dip in the hot springs of Narad Kund. In the evening, attend the evening Aarti at the temple.
Return to Kedarnath Temple in the morning and explore the town and nearby areas. Take a trek to Gandhi Sarovar, a glacial lake that is named after Mahatma Gandhi. In the afternoon, visit the Bhairav Temple, a small temple dedicated to Lord Bhairav, a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva. Attend the evening Aarti at the temple.
On the last day, take a scenic drive to Rudraprayag, a town that is named after Lord Shiva. Visit the Koteshwar Mahadev Temple, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva that is situated inside a cave. In the afternoon, take a dip in the holy waters of Sangam, the confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. In the evening, enjoy a panoramic view of the town from the Rudraprayag suspension bridge.
Other notable attractions in the region include the Hemkund Sahib, a Sikh shrine that requires a trek to get there, and Valley of Flowers National Park, a beautiful floral valley that is open from June to October. You can also take a detour to Auli, a popular skiing destination, or go on a rafting adventure in Rishikesh.