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7-Day Itinerary: Bhubaneswar To Kedarnath in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Bhubaneswar
    20 minutes (5.3 miles) from Biju Patnaik International Airport

    In the morning, visit the Lingaraj Temple, an example of Kalinga architecture. In the afternoon, head to the Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, and explore the ancient Jain rock-cut shelters. In the evening, visit the Nandankanan Zoological Park, one of the largest zoos in India.

  2. Day 2: Puri
    1 hour 30 minutes (41.8 miles) from Bhubaneswar

    In the morning, visit the Jagannath Temple, one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites. In the afternoon, relax on the beautiful Puri Beach. In the evening, watch the sunset from the shore of the Bay of Bengal.

  3. Day 3: Kolkata
    9 hours (335 miles) from Puri

    In the morning, visit the Victoria Memorial, a marble palace that houses a museum of Kolkata's history. In the afternoon, visit the iconic Howrah Bridge and the Dakshineswar Kali Temple. In the evening, head to the Park Street area for some shopping and dining.

  4. Day 4: Haridwar
    19 hours (935 miles) from Kolkata

    In the morning, visit the Har Ki Pauri ghat on the banks of the Ganges river. In the afternoon, take the cable car to the Mansa Devi Temple for a panoramic view of Haridwar. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Har Ki Pauri.

  5. Day 5: Rudraprayag
    5 hours (125 miles) from Haridwar

    In the morning, visit the Koteshwar Mahadev Temple, a cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the afternoon, visit the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, home to many endangered species. In the evening, take a walk along the Mandakini river.

  6. Day 6: Gaurikund
    2 hours (34 miles) from Rudraprayag

    In the morning, trek to the Gaurikund hot springs, believed to be the abode of goddess Parvati. In the afternoon, visit the Triyuginarayan Temple, where Lord Shiva and Parvati got married. In the evening, enjoy the scenic beauty of the nearby waterfalls.

  7. Day 7: Kedarnath
    1 hour (7.5 miles) from Gaurikund

    In the morning, visit the Kedarnath Temple, one of the holiest Hindu shrines. In the afternoon, trek to the Vasuki Tal Lake, a serene glacial lake at an altitude of 14,200 feet. In the evening, attend the evening aarti at the Kedarnath Temple.

Recommendations

You may consider visiting the Badrinath Temple, which is just 118 miles away from Kedarnath. You can also take a dip in the hot springs of Tapt Kund and enjoy the scenic beauty of the valley. To maximize your fun, you can go for river rafting in the Alaknanda River.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Lingaraj Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves (3 hours, INR 25)
  • Nandankanan Zoological Park (4 hours, INR 60)
  • Jagannath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Puri Beach (3 hours, free)
  • Victoria Memorial (2 hours, INR 30)
  • Howrah Bridge (1 hour, free)
  • Dakshineswar Kali Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Har Ki Pauri ghat (2 hours, free)
  • Mansa Devi Temple (2 hours, INR 170)
  • Koteshwar Mahadev Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hours, INR 50)
  • Gaurikund hot springs (2 hours, free)
  • Triyuginarayan Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Vasuki Tal Lake (5 hours, free)
  • River Rafting in Alaknanda River (1 hour, INR 1200)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1535
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