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Kedarnath and Badrinath 7-Day Itinerary for October 2023

  1. Day 1: Kedarnath Temple
    10 minutes (3.5 km) from Kedarnath Helipad

    In the morning, visit the Kedarnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, and seek blessings. In the afternoon, explore the local market, and in the evening, attend the evening aarti at the temple.

  2. Day 2: Vasuki Tal
    2 hours (8.5 km) from Kedarnath Temple

    In the morning, drive to Gaurikund and then trek to Vasuki Tal, a beautiful high altitude lake surrounded by mountains. In the afternoon, enjoy a picnic by the lake and bask in the serene surroundings. In the evening, return to Kedarnath.

  3. Day 3: Badrinath Temple
    4 hours 30 minutes (156 km) from Kedarnath

    In the morning, leave for Badrinath, a sacred Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Visit the Badrinath Temple, and take a holy dip in the Tapt Kund hot springs. In the afternoon, explore Mana Village, the last village before the Indo-Tibetan border. In the evening, attend the evening aarti at the temple.

  4. Day 4: Valley of Flowers
    3 hours 30 minutes (75 km) from Badrinath Temple

    In the morning, drive to Govindghat and then trek to Valley of Flowers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its alpine flowers and meadows. In the afternoon, have a picnic in the valley and take in the scenic beauty. In the evening, return to Badrinath.

  5. Day 5: Mana Village
    20 minutes (3 km) from Badrinath Temple

    In the morning, explore Mana Village, visit the Vyas Gufa, where Ved Vyasa is believed to have composed the Mahabharata, and see the Bhim Pul, a natural rock bridge over the Saraswati River. In the afternoon, go on a trek to the Vasudhara Falls. In the evening, return to Badrinath.

  6. Day 6: Char Dham Yatra
    9 hours 30 minutes (310 km) from Badrinath Temple

    In the morning, embark on a 4-day Char Dham Yatra, covering Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, four sacred shrines of Hinduism. In the afternoon, visit the Yamunotri Temple, dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, and take a dip in the hot springs. In the evening, attend the aarti at the temple.

  7. Day 7: Gangotri Temple
    6 hours 30 minutes (240 km) from Yamunotri Temple

    In the morning, leave for Gangotri, the origin of the River Ganges, and visit the Gangotri Temple, dedicated to Goddess Ganga. In the afternoon, explore the Gangotri town and visit the Bhagirathi Shila, a rock where King Bhagirath is said to have meditated to bring down the Ganges. In the evening, attend the aarti at the temple.

Recommendations

If you have more time, you can visit other nearby attractions like Hemkund Sahib, a Sikh shrine, and Auli, a ski resort. You can also try local delicacies like Kachmauli, Singodi, and Gulgula. Make sure to carry warm clothes and comfortable shoes for the treks. Book your hotels and flights in advance through https://trip.tp.st/5u0O2Vxp.

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