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7-Day Nature Itinerary for Kedarnath, Haridwar, Rishikesh, River Rafting, Ganga Arti, and Badrinath

  1. Day 1: Kedarnath
    3 hours (73 miles) from Haridwar

    In the morning, visit the Kedarnath temple and take a dip in the holy Mandakini river. In the afternoon, hike to Vasuki Tal for stunning views of the surrounding mountains. In the evening, attend the Rudra Abhishek puja at the temple.

  2. Day 2: Haridwar
    6 hours (123 miles) from Kedarnath

    In the morning, take a dip in the Ganges at Har Ki Pauri ghat and attend the aarti ceremony. In the afternoon, visit Chandi Devi and Mansa Devi temples via cable car. In the evening, explore the local markets and try some street food.

  3. Day 3: Rishikesh
    1 hour (21 miles) from Haridwar

    In the morning, visit the Beatles Ashram and take a yoga class. After lunch, go river rafting on the Ganges. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan ashram.

  4. Day 4: River Rafting
    1 hour (23 miles) from Rishikesh

    Spend the day river rafting on the Ganges. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the river and the thrill of the rapids.

  5. Day 5: Ganga Arti
    1 hour (23 miles) from River Rafting

    In the morning, visit the Triveni Ghat for a dip in the holy river. In the afternoon, visit Neer Garh Waterfall for a scenic hike. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri ghat in Haridwar.

  6. Day 6: Badrinath
    9 hours (184 miles) from Haridwar

    In the morning, visit the Badrinath temple and take a dip in the Tapt Kund hot spring. In the afternoon, explore the nearby Mana village, the last Indian village before the Tibet border. In the evening, attend the Aarti at Badrinath temple.

  7. Day 7: Return Home
    8 hours (215 miles) from Badrinath to Delhi Airport

    Drive back to Delhi Airport for your return home.

Recommendations

Consider visiting Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers National Park near Badrinath. Take a side trip to Auli for skiing and other winter sports. To maximize your fun, try bungee jumping, zip-lining, or rock-climbing in Rishikesh. Don't forget to try the local food and shop for souvenirs in the markets.

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