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7-Day Itinerary for Kedarnath, Rishikesh, and Badrinath in September 2024

  1. Day 1: Kedarnath
    3 hours 28 minutes (100 km) from Dehradun Airport

    Visit the famous Kedarnath Temple in the morning; take a 6 km trek to Vasuki Tal in the afternoon for stunning views of the Himalayas; relax in the evening at a nearby guesthouse.

  2. Day 2: Rishikesh
    6 hours 15 minutes (238 km) from Kedarnath

    Visit the iconic Lakshman Jhula and Ram Jhula bridges in the morning; attend the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat in the evening; explore local markets in the afternoon.

  3. Day 3: Rishikesh
    30 minutes (14 km) from Day 2 location

    Take an early morning yoga class; go white water rafting on the Ganges in the afternoon; visit the Beatles Ashram in the evening for a serene sunset view.

  4. Day 4: Badrinath
    9 hours (301 km) from Rishikesh

    Visit the revered Badrinath Temple in the morning; take a dip in the Tapt Kund hot springs in the afternoon; go on a scenic drive to Mana Village, India's last village on the Indo-China border, in the evening.

  5. Day 5: Badrinath
    20 minutes (8 km) from Day 4 location

    Take a ride on the Auli Ropeway for panoramic views of the Himalayas in the morning; visit the Narsingh Temple in the afternoon; hike to the Valley of Flowers in the evening.

  6. Day 6: Badrinath
    20 minutes (8 km) from Day 5 location

    Take a scenic drive to the Vasudhara Falls in the morning; go on a trek to the Satopanth Lake in the afternoon; relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings in the evening.

  7. Day 7: Rishikesh
    10 hours 30 minutes (331 km) from Day 6 location

    Visit the Neer Garh Waterfall in the morning; attend a sound healing session in the afternoon; enjoy a traditional Indian dinner and cultural performance in the evening.

Recommendations

If you have an extra day, consider visiting the Kumbh Mela, a major Hindu pilgrimage that takes place in Haridwar every 12 years. You could also take a side trip to the Jim Corbett National Park for a wildlife safari experience. To maximize your fun, make sure to try local street food and join in on adventure activities like bungee jumping and zip lining. Don't forget to pack comfortable shoes and warm clothing for the cool mountain weather!

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