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7-Day Itinerary for Char Dham Darshan in October 2023

  1. Day 1: Yamunotri
    2 hours 25 minutes (43.3 km) from Dehradun

    Start your morning with a dip in the sacred hot water springs at Yamunotri temple. In the afternoon, take a scenic trek to Surya Kund followed by a visit to Divya Shila. In the evening, witness the aarti ceremony at the temple.

  2. Day 2: Gangotri
    5 hours 45 minutes (220 km) from Yamunotri

    Begin your day with a visit to the Gangotri temple, followed by a trek to Gaumukh, the source of the river Ganges. After lunch, visit the Bhagirathi Shila and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. In the evening, take a stroll along the river bank.

  3. Day 3: Kedarnath
    6 hours 5 minutes (150 km) from Gangotri

    Start your day with the Kedarnath temple darshan, followed by a trek to Vasuki Tal and a visit to Shankaracharya Samadhi. After lunch, explore the beautiful Gandhi Sarovar. In the evening, witness the aarti ceremony at the temple.

  4. Day 4: Badrinath
    4 hours 15 minutes (160 km) from Kedarnath

    Begin your day with a visit to the Badrinath temple, followed by a dip in the Tapt Kund hot water springs. After lunch, visit the Mana Village, which is the last village before the India-China border. In the evening, witness the aarti ceremony at the temple.

  5. Day 5: Joshimath
    1 hour 15 minutes (44.6 km) from Badrinath

    Start your morning with a visit to the Narsimha temple, followed by a visit to the Vridh Badri temple. After lunch, visit the Kalpavriksha and enjoy the scenic beauty of the place. In the evening, take a stroll along the Joshimath market.

  6. Day 6: Rishikesh
    9 hours 25 minutes (255 km) from Joshimath

    Begin your day with the Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula, followed by a visit to the Trimbakeshwar Temple. After lunch, take a dip in the holy river Ganges, followed by a visit to the Parmarth Niketan Ashram. In the evening, witness the aarti ceremony at the Triveni Ghat.

  7. Day 7: Haridwar
    1 hour 5 minutes (34.3 km) from Rishikesh

    Start your morning with a visit to the Har Ki Pauri Ghat and take a dip in the holy river Ganges. After lunch, visit the Mansa Devi temple and the Chandi Devi temple. In the evening, witness the aarti ceremony at the Har Ki Pauri Ghat.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, consider visiting the Hemkund Sahib, Valley of Flowers, or Auli. To maximize your fun, try local street food in each location. Make sure to carry warm clothes as the temperature can drop at night. Lastly, carry a first aid kit and drink plenty of water.

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