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7-Day Kedarnath and Rishikesh Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Kedarnath
    6 hours (116.4 km) from Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

    In the morning visit Kedarnath Temple, stop at Bhairavnath Temple during the afternoon, and end the day with a beautiful sunset at Vasuki Tal.

  2. Day 2: Rishikesh
    5 hours (130.3 km) from Kedarnath

    Start at Triveni Ghat to observe the morning Aarti, visit the Beatles Ashram in the afternoon and go river rafting in the evening.

  3. Day 3: Rishikesh
    45 minutes (14.3 km) from previous location

    Begin the day with yoga at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram, visit the Lakshman Jhula in the afternoon, and end with a relaxing sound therapy session at the Omkarananda Ganga Sadan.

  4. Day 4: Kedarnath
    5 hours (130.3 km) from Rishikesh

    Take a scenic drive back to Kedarnath and visit the Shankaracharya Samadhi, followed by a visit to the ancient Triyuginarayan Temple and ending with a mesmerizing view of the Kedarnath Glacier.

  5. Day 5: Kedarnath
    1 hour (20.5 km) from previous location

    Spend the morning at Gauri Kund, a natural hot spring, followed by an afternoon visit to the Guptkashi Temple and end the day with a relaxing dip at the Manikarnika Kund.

  6. Day 6: Rishikesh
    5 hours (130.3 km) from Kedarnath

    Begin your day with a visit to the Neer Garh Waterfall, spend the afternoon at the Rajaji National Park, and end the day with a visit to the Trimbakeshwar Temple.

  7. Day 7: Rishikesh
    45 minutes (14.3 km) from previous location

    End your trip with a sunrise view of the city from the top of the Kunjapuri Temple, followed by a visit to the Gita Bhawan, and end the day with some shopping and delicious street food at the Laxman Jhula Market.

Recommendations

Other attractions to consider include the Tungnath Temple and the Chandrashila Peak Trek. If you have extra time, plan a side trip to Auli, a popular skiing destination in the Himalayas. To maximize your fun, book your activities in advance and check for seasonal discounts. Don't forget to pack warm clothes and comfortable shoes for the mountainous terrain.

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