Char Dham Itinerary for October 2023

1. Day 1: Yamunotri
   1 hour 30 minutes (32.5 km) from Dehradun

   Visit the Yamunotri Temple in the morning, take a dip in the holy Yamuna river and trek to Surya Kund. Have lunch at one of the local restaurants and visit the Kharsali village in the evening for scenic views.

2. Day 2: Gangotri
   6 hours 40 minutes (220 km) from Yamunotri

   Start your day with a visit to the Gangotri Temple and take a dip in the holy Ganges river. Enjoy some local cuisine for lunch and explore the Harsil village and Dharali village in the evening.

3. Day 3: Kedarnath
   5 hours 5 minutes (141 km) from Gangotri

   Take a helicopter ride to Kedarnath and visit Kedarnath Temple in the morning. Have a quick lunch and explore Gandhi Sarovar and Vasuki Tal in the afternoon. Visit Shankaracharya Samadhi and Bhaironath Temple in the evening.

4. Day 4: Badrinath
   2 hours 30 minutes (93.5 km) from Kedarnath

   Start your day with a visit to the Badrinath Temple and take a dip in the holy Tapt Kund. Enjoy some local cuisine for lunch and visit Mana Village, Vyas Gufa and Charanpaduka in the evening.

5. Day 5: Joshimath
   1 hour 5 minutes (43.2 km) from Badrinath

   Visit the Narsingh Temple and Kalpavriksha in the morning. Enjoy some local delicacies for lunch and explore Auli in the afternoon. Visit the Shankaracharya Math and Bhavishya Badri Temple in the evening.

6. Day 6: Rishikesh
   9 hours 30 minutes (243 km) from Joshimath

   Start your day with a visit to the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple and take a dip in the holy Ganges river. Explore the Beatles Ashram and Ram Jhula in the afternoon. Visit Triveni Ghat in the evening for the Ganga Aarti.

7. Day 7: Haridwar
   1 hour 15 minutes (36.6 km) from Rishikesh

   Visit the Har Ki Pauri ghat for the Ganga Aarti in the morning. Explore the Mansa Devi Temple and Shantikunj in the afternoon. Have some famous Haridwar sweets for dinner and conclude the trip.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, visit the Valley of Flowers National Park or Hemkund Sahib. You can also go for a trek to Gaumukh Glacier or enjoy skiing at Auli. For maximizing your fun, plan your trip during the festival season and experience the local culture.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Helicopter ride to Kedarnath (1 hour, INR 7000)
• Local cuisine (1 hour, INR 250)
• Exploring villages and temples (2-3 hours, free)
• Valley of Flowers (1 day, INR 1500)
• Hemkund Sahib (1 day, INR 1500)
• Trek to Gaumukh Glacier (2-3 days, INR 5000)
• Skiing at Auli (1 day, INR 1000)
• Festival expenses (varies)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 15,500 - 20,500