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Adventure in Delhi, Haridwar, Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Rishikesh - 7-Day Itinerary (June 2023)

  1. Day 1: Delhi
    Indira Gandhi International Airport
    Time from last location: N/A

    Explore Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb in the morning. Afternoon visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk. Evening at India Gate.

  2. Day 2: Haridwar
    5-hour drive (145 miles)
    Recommended departure time: 7:00am

    Start the day at Har Ki Pauri for a sunrise dip in the holy Ganges river. Afternoon visit the Chandi Devi and Mansa Devi temples by cable car. Evening aarti ceremony at Har Ki Pauri.

  3. Day 3: Kedarnath
    8-hour drive and a 20 km trek from Gaurikund
    Recommended departure time: 6:00am

    Start the day with an early drive to Gaurikund to begin trekking to Kedarnath. Afternoon darshan and pooja at Kedarnath Temple. Evening explore the surrounding natural beauty.

  4. Day 4: Badrinath
    7-hour drive (180 km)
    Recommended departure time: 8:00am

    Start the day with a drive to Badrinath Temple, stopping at Rudraprayag and Karnaprayag on the way. Afternoon darshan and pooja at Badrinath Temple. Evening visit Mana Village and Bhim Pul.

  5. Day 5: Rishikesh
    4-hour drive (150 km)
    Recommended departure time: 9:00am

    Start the day with a visit to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. Afternoon white water rafting on the Ganges. Evening visit Parmarth Niketan Ashram.

  6. Day 6: Rishikesh
    Cowboy Café for breakfast
    Time from last location: N/A

    Begin the day with a morning yoga class. Afternoon visit the Beatles Ashram and explore the local markets. Evening attend the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat.

  7. Day 7: Delhi
    6-hour drive (150 miles)
    Recommended departure time: 9:00am

    Start the day with a visit to Akshardham Temple. Afternoon explore the National Museum and National Gallery of Modern Art. Evening shopping at Connaught Place.

Recommendations

Other local attractions to consider include: Lotus Temple, ISKCON Temple, Raj Ghat, and Swaminarayan Akshardham. Side trips to consider include: Auli, Valley of Flowers National Park, and Hemkund Sahib. To maximize your fun, try to schedule your trip during the International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh. Make sure to pack comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing for trekking and temple visits.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Qutub Minar (2 hours, ₹500)
  • Humayun's Tomb (2 hours, ₹500)
  • Red Fort (2 hours, ₹500)
  • Jama Masjid (1 hour, free)
  • Chandni Chowk (2 hours, free)
  • India Gate (2 hours, free)
  • Mansa Devi Temple (2 hours, ₹200)
  • Chandi Devi Temple (2 hours, ₹200)
  • Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Badrinath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • White water rafting (3 hours, ₹1500)
  • Beetles Ashram (2 hours, ₹150)
  • National Museum (2 hours, ₹500)
  • National Gallery of Modern Art (2 hours, ₹500)
  • Shopping at Connaught Place (2 hours, variable)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹6,950 (excluding transportation and accommodations)
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