7-Day Itinerary for Haridwar, Kedarnath, Tungnath, Badrinath, Rishikesh in October 2024

1. Day 1: Haridwar
   30 minutes (19.3 km) from Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

   Visit Har Ki Pauri for the morning Ganga Aarti, explore the local markets and try street food for lunch, visit Chandi Devi temple in the afternoon, and attend the evening Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan.

2. Day 2: Kedarnath
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   5 hours (238.6 km) from Haridwar

   Start the day early with a helicopter ride to Kedarnath, trek to Kedarnath temple, and explore the area. Return to Guptkashi for the night.

3. Day 3: Tungnath
   2 hours (64.9 km) from Guptkashi

   Drive to Chopta, trek to Tungnath temple, and enjoy the stunning views of the Himalayas. Return to Chopta for the night.

4. Day 4: Badrinath
   5 hours (154 km) from Chopta

   Visit Badrinath temple and Mana village, the last village before the India-China border. Return to Badrinath for the night.

5. Day 5: Rishikesh
   9 hours (294.7 km) from Badrinath

   Drive to Rishikesh and visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. Attend the evening Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat.

6. Day 6: Rishikesh
   In and around Rishikesh

   Take a sunrise yoga class, go white water rafting, and explore the Beatles Ashram. Attend the evening Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan.

7. Day 7: Departure
   45 minutes (23.7 km) from Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

   Depart for Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun for your flight home.

Recommendations

Consider a side trip to Auli for some skiing and snowboarding in October. Also, try the local delicacy of "chainsoo" in Rishikesh. Make sure to pack warm clothes as the temperatures can drop significantly in the evenings.

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