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Chardham Adventure Itinerary - September 2023

  1. Day 1: Yamunotri
    2 hours 30 minutes (42.5 km) from Dehradun Airport

    In the morning, trek to Yamunotri temple and take a dip in the hot water springs at Janki Chatti. In the afternoon, explore the Kharsali village and visit the Shani temple. In the evening, attend the aarti at Yamunotri temple.

  2. Day 2: Gangotri
    5 hours 30 minutes (225 km) from Yamunotri

    In the morning, visit the Gangotri temple and take a holy dip in the Ganges. In the afternoon, trek to Gaumukh, the origin point of the Ganges river. In the evening, attend the aarti at Gangotri temple.

  3. Day 3: Uttarkashi
    2 hours 30 minutes (99.4 km) from Gangotri

    In the morning, visit the Vishwanath temple in Uttarkashi. In the afternoon, enjoy river rafting in the Bhagirathi river. In the evening, watch a cultural performance at Nehru Institute of Mountaineering.

  4. Day 4: Kedarnath
    9 hours 30 minutes (239 km) from Uttarkashi

    In the morning, trek to Kedarnath temple and explore the town. In the afternoon, visit the Shankaracharya Samadhi and Bhairavnath temple. In the evening, attend the aarti at Kedarnath temple.

  5. Day 5: Badrinath
    7 hours 30 minutes (198 km) from Kedarnath

    In the morning, visit the Badrinath temple and take a dip in the Tapt Kund hot water spring. In the afternoon, visit the Mana village and Vasudhara falls. In the evening, attend the aarti at Badrinath temple.

  6. Day 6: Rishikesh
    9 hours (290 km) from Badrinath

    In the morning, visit the Beatles Ashram and attend the Ganga aarti at Parmarth Niketan. In the afternoon, go bungee jumping at Mohan Chatti or go for a mountain biking tour. In the evening, attend the aarti at Triveni Ghat.

Recommendations

The trek to Valley of Flowers National Park is an excellent side trip from Badrinath. You can also go paragliding in Rishikesh or take a day trip to Haridwar. To maximize your fun, hire a guide for the trekking portion of the trip. It's a great way to learn about the local culture and history.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Yamunotri Temple (3 hours, free)
  • Gangotri Temple (3 hours, free)
  • White water rafting in Uttarkashi (2 hours, INR 1500)
  • Kedarnath Temple (3 hours, free)
  • Badrinath Temple (3 hours, free)
  • Bungee jumping in Rishikesh (2 hours, INR 3500)
  • Mountain biking in Rishikesh (3 hours, INR 1500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 6500
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