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7-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Kedarnath, Badrinath, Dehradun, Mussoorie, and Rishikesh in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Rishikesh
    17 minutes (5.7 km) from Dehradun

    In the morning, visit the Beatles Ashram and enjoy the serene atmosphere. In the afternoon, head to the Lakshman Jhula, one of the most popular tourist spots in Rishikesh. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at the Triveni Ghat.

  2. Day 2: Badrinath
    10 hours (292 km) from Rishikesh

    In the morning, visit the Badrinath Temple, one of the holiest shrines for Hindus. In the afternoon, take a dip in the Tapt Kund, a hot spring situated just below the temple. In the evening, explore the Mana Village, the last Indian village before the Tibetan border.

  3. Day 3: Kedarnath
    9 hours (238 km) from Badrinath

    In the morning, trek to the Kedarnath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and situated at a height of 3,583 meters. In the afternoon, visit the Shankaracharya Samadhi, located near the temple. In the evening, take a dip in the hot water spring at Gaurikund.

  4. Day 4: Dehradun
    9 hours (238 km) from Kedarnath

    In the morning, visit the Robber's Cave, a natural cave formation where a stream flows through. In the afternoon, head to the Forest Research Institute, a premier institution for forestry research in India. In the evening, stroll around the Clock Tower and enjoy some street food.

  5. Day 5: Mussoorie
    1 hour (34 km) from Dehradun

    In the morning, visit the Kempty Falls, a popular picnic spot and a natural waterfall located in the lap of the Himalayas. In the afternoon, take a cable car ride to Gun Hill to enjoy a panoramic view of the Mussoorie. In the evening, go shopping at the Mall Road.

  6. Day 6: Rishikesh
    2 hours (77 km) from Mussoorie

    In the morning, visit the Neer Garh Waterfall, a beautiful waterfall surrounded by lush greenery. In the afternoon, go for a rafting experience in the Ganges river. In the evening, visit the Parmarth Niketan Ashram and attend the Ganga Aarti at the Parmarth Ghat.

  7. Day 7: Departure
    24 minutes (16.3 km) from Rishikesh

    Depending on your flight or train schedule, you can visit the Trimbakeshwar Temple, one of the oldest temples in Rishikesh. Later, head to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.

Recommendations

If you are interested in adventure activities, you can consider going for bungee jumping or zip-lining in Rishikesh. For a side trip, you can visit Haridwar, which is just a 30-minute drive from Rishikesh. To maximize your fun, you can try local street food and shop for souvenirs at the local markets. Lastly, be sure to carry comfortable shoes and warm clothes as the weather can get chilly in the mountains.

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