7-Day Itinerary: Gangotri, Rishikesh, and Kedarnath

1. Day 1: Gangotri
   3 hours 30 minutes (96 km) from Rishikesh

   Visit the Gangotri Temple, the source of the Ganges River and take a dip in the holy water. Take a walk to the Gaumukh Glacier and enjoy the scenic views. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at the temple.

2. Day 2: Rishikesh
   5 hours 30 minutes (190 km) from Gangotri

   Start your day by attending the morning Aarti at Triveni Ghat. Take a dip in the Ganges River and visit the Beatles Ashram. In the afternoon, enjoy a thrilling experience of white water rafting on the Ganges River. In the evening, visit Parmarth Niketan Ashram and attend the Ganga Aarti.

3. Day 3: Rishikesh
   12 minutes (4 km) from previous location

   Take a morning yoga class at a local ashram and visit Neer Garh Waterfall. In the afternoon, visit the Rajaji National Park and witness the diverse wildlife. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat.

4. Day 4: Kedarnath
   7 hours (221 km) from Rishikesh

   Start your journey early to Kedarnath, one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites. Visit the Kedarnath Temple, the highest of the 12 Jyotirlingas and take a dip in the holy water. Enjoy the scenic views of the Himalayas and stay overnight in a tent or guesthouse.

5. Day 5: Kedarnath
   In Kedarnath

   Take a morning trek to the Vasuki Tal Lake and witness the beautiful surroundings. In the afternoon, visit the Gandhi Sarovar and have a picnic. In the evening, attend the aarti ceremony at Kedarnath Temple.

6. Day 6: Rishikesh
   7 hours 30 minutes (237 km) from Kedarnath

   Start your journey back to Rishikesh. In the afternoon, visit the Swarg Ashram and take a dip in the Ganges River. Explore local markets and enjoy street food. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat.

7. Day 7: Rishikesh
   In Rishikesh

   Take a morning hike to the Neer Garh Waterfall and enjoy the serene environment. In the afternoon, visit the Trimbakeshwar Temple and attend the Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan Ashram. End your day with a relaxing Ayurvedic massage and meditation session.

Recommendations:

Consider visiting the Haridwar, another holy city located 19 km from Rishikesh. Take a side trip to Mussoorie, a hill station located 77 km from Rishikesh. To maximize your fun, try bungee jumping or zip lining in Rishikesh. Don't forget to try local delicacies like Lassi, Kachori, and Aloo Poori. Lastly, make sure to carry adequate warm clothing for Kedarnath and Gangotri.

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